EU4 Mission Trees are TRASH, and here is why
447Europa Universalis IV has come a long way—but one feature may have quietly reshaped the game more than any other: mission trees. Once a beloved addition, they’ve become both a strength and a flaw in EU4’s design. In this video, we explore how they changed gameplay, what they replaced, and why they might be holding back the sandbox experience fans love. With EU5 on the horizon, there’s hope for a better system—maybe even inspired by a surprising Paradox title. Whether you love or hate them, mission trees are at the heart of EU4’s evolution. Let’s talk about it.
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0:00 Hear me out!
1:08 Important Context
2:18 The evolution of mission trees in EU4
3:20 Why does the switch to mission trees matter?
5:25 The major tradeoffs of dynamic/scripted missions
8:13 The clear shift toward scripted content in EU4
9:09 What could inspire EU5s missions?
11:05 This is the future!
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