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Paradox Interactive Officially Announces Europa Universalis V

The long-awaited sequel introduces population-based governance, a larger map, and thousands of historical events after five years of development.

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Overview

  • Europa Universalis V has been in development for five years at Paradox Tinto, the Spanish studio behind the project.
  • The game introduces a population-based system, shifting focus from provinces to detailed representations of provincial populations.
  • Players will manage four competing estates—commoners, clergy, nobility, and burghers—adding complexity to governance and strategy.
  • The expanded map features hundreds of societies and a more accurate projection, enhancing global scale and replayability.
  • Thousands of dynamic historical events will challenge players to navigate key moments in history, from the Hundred Years' War onward.