The annex console command instantly absorbs every province of a target nation into your country — the quickest way to erase a rival or blob without fighting a war.
How to annex a country in EU4
- Open the console.
- Type
annexfollowed by the target's country tag and pressEnter.
Examples
annex SCO— your country annexes Scotland.annex SCO ENG— England annexes Scotland instead.
Annexed provinces aren't cored, so expect high autonomy until you core them. To win territory through war instead, see how to win wars.
Frequently asked questions
How do I annex a country in EU4?
Use annex with the target's country tag, e.g. annex SCO annexes Scotland into your country. It takes all their provinces without adding cores.
Does annex add cores in EU4?
No — annex transfers the provinces but does not core them, so they keep high autonomy and unrest until you core them (or use own_core / add_core).
How do I make another country annex a third one?
Add an actor tag after the target: annex SCO ENG makes England annex Scotland, instead of your own country.