EU5 How to Make a Town | Europa Universalis 5
Original Guide by GamerBlurb.com | Published on 11/06/2025 at 3:07 AM CST
Turning a small rural settlement into a town in Europa Universalis 5 gives you more people, better control, and more room for buildings. The menu for it is hidden, so most players scroll right past it the first time.
How to Build a Town in EU5
To make a town, open the Location view of the province you want to upgrade. In the top left corner, right next to the shield, there’s a small star icon. Click that to open the settlement rank menu, then choose Upgrade to Town.
Open the Location panel
Find the star next to the shield and location name
Click it to open the rank menu
Select Upgrade to Town and confirm
Town Upgrade Requirements
You need enough people and materials before the button unlocks. Towns cost gold and take time to build, but you can queue them as soon as the requirements are met.
5000 population minimum
Masonry 2, Glass 1, and Lumber 1
500 gold to start construction
Around one year to complete
If a requirement is missing, the upgrade will stay greyed out until your tech and resources catch up.
Why Towns Are Worth It
A town turns your province into a real economic hub. It adds new population roles and more space for growth, which feeds into your military and income over time.
Increases population capacity for every class
Adds more building levels and infrastructure options
Raises max control and development potential
Prepares the province for a later upgrade to city
Final Blurb
Making a town in EU5 is simple once you know where to click. Grow the population, get the materials, then hit the star and upgrade. Before long your quiet farmland becomes a proper town with people, power, and progress.
FAQ
How do I build a town in EU5
Open the location, click the star icon near the shield, and choose the upgrade option to Town.
What does a town give you
It raises population capacity, adds more building slots, and boosts local control.
What do I need before upgrading
At least 5000 population, Masonry 2, Glass 1, Lumber 1, and 500 gold.
How long does it take to build
About one in-game year once construction begins.
Can I upgrade again later
Yes, once the town grows large enough, you can promote it further into a City for even stronger bonuses.
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