EU5 Black Death Not Ending | Europa Universalis 5
Original Guide by GamerBlurb.com | Published on 11/08/2025 at 12:10 AM CST
So your entire map is clean, no plague clouds left, yet the Black Death situation still sits there mocking you. Relax, this one isn’t on you. The situation is currently bugged or at least poorly explained, and it lingers long after the disease is gone from your visible territory.
What’s Actually Happening
The Black Death event doesn’t end the moment your own lands are cured. It ends only when the pandemic fully disappears from the world. That includes regions you haven’t discovered yet, like India, China, or deep parts of Africa. The tooltip saying more than one location affected is misleading, since it still counts hidden or fogged provinces.
How Long It Lasts
Players report it sticking around for ten to twenty years even after Europe is plague-free. The disease travels across trade routes and distant continents before dying out globally. Once that last invisible outbreak fades, the situation will finally close out on its own.
What You Can Do
Don’t waste time searching every province, you won’t find it.
Keep stability up and economy balanced, the penalties fade with time.
Disable epidemic spending once your land is clear, you’re just burning ducats.
Wait it out. The game engine resolves it automatically when the final global node clears.
Final Blurb
The Black Death in EU5 looks over when your map’s clean, but it’s really waiting for faraway nations to finish dying. The tooltip lies, the system doesn’t. Just ride it out and your people will… eventually… stop coughing.
FAQ
Why does the Black Death event keep showing up
It persists until the disease vanishes worldwide, including undiscovered regions.
Is it bugged
Partly. The tooltip misleads you, but the background event ends naturally.
Can I speed it up
No. It ends when the hidden global spread finishes cycling.
How long does it usually last
Usually around ten to twenty years after the visible plague disappears.
Should I keep epidemic policies active
No. Once your land is clear, end emergency measures and let it run its course.
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