Europa Universalis 5: All Achievements and Trophies

Explore this article to learn about all the achievements and trophies you can earn in Europa Universalis 5 if you aim to 100% the game.

Complete all achievements in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)
Complete all achievements in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)

Europa Universalis 5 is out, and fans of 4X titles are enjoying this new addition to the series. Moreover, the game offers many features and gameplay elements for players to explore by building on its predecessor and refining the core elements the series is known for. If you’re a completionist or just want to experience everything the game has to offer, earning all the achievements and trophies is a great way to do so.

To help you out, here are all the achievements and trophies that you can earn in Europa Universalis 5.

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All Achievements and Trophies in Europa Universalis 5

Grow your empire (Image via Paradox Interactive)
Grow your empire (Image via Paradox Interactive)

Europa Universalis 5 has a total of 50 achievements you can earn by playing normally. Currently, the game is only available on PC, so you can only unlock achievements for that platform. As a result, there are no trophies to earn yet, since console support hasn’t been released. 

Most achievements can be earned by playing as your favorite country, but some are only obtainable when playing a specific country. Here are all of them:

NameDescription
500 MilesOwn at least 100 locations with 5 roads each.
A Brand New WorldDiscover the New World.
A Cabinet of CuriositiesHave a Cabinet Action of all three categories active at the same time.
A Manchurian CandidateStart as a country with the Jurchen culture, become Leader of the Middle Kingdom.
A Pile of GoldOwn 35 locations which produce gold or silver.
All in FavorPass a Parliament Issue.
At Every ContinentOwn one location on each continent.
Be In All The ClubsBelong to 6 International Organizations.
Break the YokeBreak the Tatar Yoke as a Russian country.
Brothers in ArmsBe a secondary participant in a war where any allied participant has 90% warscore.
Cities SkylinesHave 200 total building levels in one location.
City of CitiesOwn a core province with at least 100 development.
City of Man’s DesireStarting as the Ottomans, conquer Constantinople and end the Rise of the Turks situation as the strongest Beylik.
Cold WarHave a war without any ongoing conflict for 2 years.
Combined ArmsHave levies, an army, and mercenaries at the same time.
Crusader KingsWin a Crusade or a Jihād.
Doge CoinsStarting as Venice, become the Economic Hegemon.
Felix AustriaStarting as Austria, become Emperor of the HRE and be a Great Power.
For the GloryDiplomatically annex a subject.
Grand CoalitionJoin a Coalition of more than 5 countries.
Hearts and MindsImprove the cultural opinion with another country.
Here I StandConvert to Lutheranism and unlock 3 Aspects of Faith.
Hóngwǔ DìAs Míng, own the entirety of China and be the leader of the Middle Kingdom.
House for HusStarting as Bohemia, win the Hussite Wars situation as Hussite.
It Belongs in a Museum!Gain a new Work of Art.
It’s just businessCreate a Market.
Je MaintiendraiForm the Netherlands as a minor nation starting with Dutch culture.
Just a Little Bit More PatiencePlay a campaign from 1337 until 1836.
L’Etat, C’est MoiReach 100 Value for both Centralization and Absolutism.
Lingua FrancaAs France, be the Cultural Hegemon.
Lion of the NorthStart as Sweden, ensure the victory of the Protestant League.
MoneytalksBecome the Economic Hegemon.
Patron of the ArtsInvite an artist.
Plus UltraAs Castile or Spain, have presence in Iberia, Maghreb, the Caribbean, Mesoamerica and Peru.
Potato PotatoStarting as a European country, produce potatoes.
RespectedHave 100 Prestige, 100 Legitimacy, and 100 Stability.
Rule BritanniaStarting as England, form Great Britain and be the Naval Hegemon.
Rule of LawChange a policy.
Scientific VictoryHave at least 450 Advances researched.
That is Mine!Conquer a location.
The NavigatorAs Portugal, have presence in Africa, America, India and Indonesia before the Age of Reformation.
The Spice Must FlowStarting as a European country, have an active Trade route with Cloves.
The Three MountainsForm Ryūkyū.
Till Death Do Us PartSecure a Royal Marriage with another country.
Total ControlHave 20 Locations with 100% control.
True Heir of TimurHaving had Timur as the ruler of your country, form the Mughal Empire.
Victorious!Win a war.
Welfare StateHave a market of your country with a full stockpile of at least 20.000 food.
What a Great GuyBe present on every subcontinent.
What the Lord GivethStart with 8 privileges enacted for the Nobility, then remove all of them.

Note that earning all achievements for Europa Universalis 5 will require multiple playthroughs. So, you’ll need to spend many hours, as each game can last quite a while.


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