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There is a hidden River Map Mode you can activate in Europa Universalis 5, which you cannot access by default in Europa Universalis 5 (EU5).
A River Map Mode within Europa Universalis 5 (EU5) is exactly what it sounds like. It lets you see all the tiny rivers on the world map. This is a crucial feature that most players do not even know about.
This is because although the mode exists within the game, there is no way to access it by default. This guide will inform you how to activate/access this River Map Mode, and what it does exactly.
River Map Mode in Europa Universalis 5 (EU5) Explained
There are many different ways to view the world map on your colonization quest. One of these is a tactical view that lets you decide your future conquests more strategically. However, some players have been vocal about having a ‘River Map Mode’ in the game since before it even released.
Fortunately, EU5 does have a River Map Mode that needs to be activated within the game’s settings. You will be informed about how to do so, further below. This mode essentially lets you see every river on the map. This is extremely important because many communication and trading channels are formed based on the rivers of a location.
Having a mode that shows all the rivers of a location is crucial, as it lets you plan ahead and take control of strategic locations. Additionally, this is useful as you can use it to form trade routes easily. This will let you weigh the pros and cons of a territory in advance.
Rivers themselves are crucial for the above reasons. However, the direction of the river also matters. A downstream river will significantly reduce the proximity between the connected regions.
How To Enable and Use River Map Mode in Europa Universalis 5 (EU5)
Enabling this feature is quite simple. You simply have to head to the keybinds page. Here, find the key binding for rivers with the other map modes. Set it to whatever key you desire it to be.
Now, save your settings and go back to the world map. You will now be able to use the new key you set to view the River Map Mode in Europa Universalis 5.
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