The fow console command toggles fog of war, letting you watch enemy armies and fleets anywhere on the map — invaluable for planning or just spectating.
How to remove fog of war in EU4
- Open the console.
- Type
fowand pressEnterto toggle fog of war for the entire map. Run it again to restore it.
Examples
fow— toggle fog of war across the whole map.fow 183— toggle it for a single province.ti— toggle terra incognita to uncover unexplored land.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove fog of war in EU4?
Type fow in the console to toggle fog of war for the whole map, revealing every province. Run it again to turn the fog back on.
Can I reveal just one province in EU4?
Yes — pass a province ID, e.g. fow 183 toggles fog of war for that single province instead of the whole map.
How do I reveal the whole map (terra incognita) in EU4?
Use the ti command to toggle terra incognita, which uncovers unexplored parts of the map. Combine it with fow to see everything.