Paradox Unveils Europa Universalis V: Cinematic Trailer Released

Paradox Interactive, renowned for titles like Cities: Skylines, Crusader Kings, and Stellaris, has officially announced their latest grand strategy game, Europa Universalis 5. Following a teaser last week, the reveal came with a stunning cinematic trailer today. Developed by Paradox Tinto in Barcelona, Spain—the team behind Europa Universalis 4—the new game promises to take players on an immersive journey through 500 years of history. While a release date remains under wraps, eager fans can already check out the Europa Universalis 5 Steam page.

"Challenge your strategic skills over 500 years of history, in Europa Universalis 5, the latest version of the celebrated grand strategy game," Paradox's description teases. "Master the arts of war, trade, diplomacy, and government in the largest and most detailed Europa Universalis game ever. Guide the destiny of any of hundreds of nations and societies in a simulated living world of unparalleled depth and complexity."

Set to begin in 1337 at the dawn of the Hundred Years' War, players will navigate through significant historical events armed with new features. Today's reveal highlighted a new, larger map utilizing accurate map projection and encompassing hundreds of diverse societies. The game introduces a population-based system, along with enhanced production and trade systems, enabling players to establish farms, plantations, and factories, or engage in trade with neighboring regions.

Europa Universalis 5 aims to offer players the ultimate freedom to build and manage their nation. Despite being teased as a mysterious and "ambitious" project last week, fans had largely figured out what was in store beforehand.

Europa Universalis V - First Screenshots

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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," the description 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."

Scheduled for release on PC at an unspecified date, Europa Universalis 5 promises to redefine the grand strategy genre. In the meantime, you can delve into our hands-on preview here.