Paradox Interactive, the renowned publisher behind titles like Cities: Skylines, Crusader Kings, and Stellaris, has officially unveiled its next grand strategy game: Europa Universalis 5. Following a tease last week, the announcement came with a captivating cinematic trailer. The game is being crafted by Paradox Tinto, a studio based in Barcelona, Spain, known for its contributions to Europa Universalis 4. Although a specific release date has not been disclosed, eager fans can already explore the Europa Universalis 5 Steam page.
Paradox describes Europa Universalis 5 as a monumental challenge that spans 500 years of history. "Challenge your strategic skills over 500 years of history, in Europa Universalis 5, the latest version of the celebrated grand strategy game," they state. Players will master the arts of war, trade, diplomacy, and governance in what promises to be the most expansive and detailed installment of the series to date. With the ability to guide the destiny of hundreds of nations and societies, the game offers a living world of unparalleled depth and complexity.
Europa Universalis 5 has been in development for over five years at Paradox Tinto, with the team emphasizing their focus on the dedicated Paradox fan base. They have incorporated over a year of public feedback into the game's development, resulting in what they call "the largest and most detailed Europa Universalis game ever made."
The campaign kicks off at the start of the Hundred Years' War in 1337, allowing players to navigate through significant historical events with a suite of new features. Among the highlights are a larger, more accurate map projection featuring hundreds of societies, a new population-based system, and enhanced production and trade mechanisms. Players can build farms, plantations, and factories or engage in trade with neighboring regions to carve out their nation's destiny.
The game aims to offer a strategy experience where players have the freedom to build and manage their nation as they see fit. Although last week's tease hinted at an ambitious project, fans had largely anticipated the reveal of Europa Universalis 5.
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"Europa Universalis 5 builds on the franchise’s core concept of developing and advancing nations from around a deeply researched historical world," Paradox continues, "adding more detailed diplomacy, a more sophisticated economic model, a revised military system, and greater logistical depth that will challenge even the most experienced strategy gamers."
Europa Universalis 5 is slated for release on PC at an unspecified date in the future. While awaiting further updates, you can delve into our hands-on preview here.
