For the best visual experience, some mods recommend setting the map alignment to "Flat" in the settings to avoid skewed text. Steam Workshop::Simple Colored Map

Highly recommended for version 1.36 map combos involving ProMods 2.43 or MHAPro . Simple Colored Map (Steam Workshop)

It replaces the default dull grey background with vibrant colors, making country borders and landmasses much easier to distinguish during long-haul planning.

If you are a modder, you can create custom backgrounds by editing the europe_bgn.dds file located in the material/editor/ folder of the game's base files.

Specifically designed to provide a high-contrast, colored map interface that remains aligned even when multiple map expansions are active.

Players who want a professional, "satellite-style" or high-detail aesthetic rather than just flat colors.

Always place map background mods above all map files (ProMods, RusMap, etc.) in your Mod Manager to ensure the colors override the default textures.

Some players find the colors "too bright," especially in the freight market menu, which can make small city dots harder to see against the background. ProMods High Quality Background Map