Europa Universalis IV

A 4X strategy game from Paradox Interactive that will provide hundreds of hours of fun as you systematically expand across the world and engage in Machiavellian-tier diplomacy and politics as you manage your time, manpower, and finances. When the clock runs out will you hold the worlds in your hand or will you be another footnote in history?

Paradox Development Studio has shown that it understands grand strategy like no other studio. Europa Universalis IV is the defining game in the genre, laying out the whole world in front of players and just letting them have at it. It’s a polished, almost terrifyingly vast title that gets its hooks in you the moment you click on that first country, and simply refuses to let go. Now, if you don’t mind, I’ve got some peasants to oppress.

Despite those flaws, Europa Universalis IV provides such a deep, challenging and unpredictable experience that it will leave hardcore strategy fans sailing back for more. This isn't a game for the feint of heart - the game stretches through almost 400 years of history, but at times it feels like it'll take that long to learn it. Once it's mastered, however, each playthrough brings a fresh set of challenges and consistent entertainment.

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So, Paradox have done it again – learning from the design of Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis is an excellent starting foundation. From here, we hope the game receives the content and support that CKII got, and we can’t wait to see what else they can do with the game. EU3 fans are obviously going to feel right at home here, and whilst we’d encourage newcomers to try it out, since there’s no ‘face’ to game (As it’s about nations, not people), it might not seem as inviting. O...