Where to Download and How to Install Mods in Europa Universalis 5

Europa Universalis 5 supports mods that allow you to change game mechanics, the interface, or balance. Mod installation is generally simple, but the exact steps depend on whether you use the Steam version of the game or a non-Steam version.

This short guide covers the basics: where to safely download mods, how to install them, and how to enable them in the game.

Where to Download Mods

• Steam Workshop – the main source of mods for Steam users. Installation and updates happen automatically.
• Trusted websites, such as Mods.best – EU5 Mods, where popular mods are collected in one place with descriptions and download links.

How to Install Mods

Steam Version Installation

If the game is purchased on Steam, mods are installed through the Workshop. After you subscribe to a mod, it is downloaded automatically and becomes available in the game. No manual file actions are required.

Manual Installation

For non-Steam versions, mods are installed manually into the Europa Universalis 5 user documents folder. The path to the mods folder depends on your operating system:

• Windows:
  Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis V/mod/
• Linux (Steam Proton):
  steamapps/compatdata/3450310/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis V/mod/

If the mod folder does not exist, you need to create it manually. Mods installed directly into the game folder will not be detected.

Activating Mods

After installing mods, you need to enable them inside the game. Launch Europa Universalis 5 and wait for the main menu.

In the top-right corner, click the “DLC and Mods” button. If this is your first time using mods, you must create a playset first. Without a playset, activation is not possible.

After creating or selecting a playset, installed mods will appear in the list. Check the mods you want to use and click “Apply”. The game will restart with the mods enabled.

Conclusion

Now you know where to safely download mods for Europa Universalis 5, how to install them for different versions of the game, and where exactly to enable mods in the menu. Even a basic understanding of these steps helps avoid most common mistakes.

If you install mods carefully and use trusted sources, mods work reliably and allow you to customize the gameplay to your preferences.