~ Europa Universalis V ~

[etb10dmk]

~ EUROPA UNIVERSALIS V ~
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About This Game​

Almost five hundred years of history unfold before you in Europa Universalis V, the latest version of one of the greatest strategy games of all time. Guide the destiny of any of hundreds of nations and societies in a simulated living world of unparalleled depth and complexity.

Europa Universalis V builds on the franchise’s core concept of developing and advancing nations from around a deeply researched historical world, 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.

• RULE a land of your choosing. Hundreds of nations are yours to command, as you guide the destiny of millions of people through the late Middle Ages up to the Age of Revolution - from the mighty Yuán Dynasty to the city-states of Italy, from the warring clans of feudal Japan to the Pope himself.
• DECIDE which course your nation will take. Historical events and situations await as you chart a unique path through a new history written by your decisions. Experience The Hundred Years’ War, the Protestant Reformation, the collapse of old dynasties and rise of new ones.
• EXPLORE alternate histories as you shape the world to meet your ambitions. What if England succeeded in pressing its continental claims? What if China pursued an overseas empire? What if Mongol supremacy in Russia persisted? Every action opens the possibility for an original history.
• IMPOSE domestic peace in a divided realm. Keep your nation’s factions in line as Estates jockey for power in your nation. Offer privileges to one group of citizens while you limit the power of another, all in the service of keeping your population under control.
• NEGOTIATE your way through an uneasy peace. Use diplomacy to entrench your dynasty across realms or build an invincible alliance. But remember that nations have no permanent friends - only permanent interests; so use your ambassadors carefully. Exact favors from friends, send threats to enemies, and keep an eye on everyone in-between.
• CONQUER new lands to expand your borders. Wage War on those who impede your ambition in a completely new Europa Universalis military system. Start in the age of levies and mercenaries and, through social development, evolve to vast standing armies and impenetrable fortresses. Choose skilled commanders to oversee both land and naval forces.
• BUILD a strong economic infrastructure in the most detailed trade system yet seen in a Europa Universalis game. Dozens of goods and crops are available for production and trade on a map filled with new riches to discover. Invest in feeding a growing population or trade your surplus to less bountiful societies.
• MOLD your society to meet the historical moment. Choose your societal values, with new options opening as the ages move on. Centralize power at court or share it with your nobles. Pursue a tolerant policy for all faiths or condemn heretics. Emphasize massed armies or an elite cadre of quality soldiers.
• GOVERN a nation composed of many cultures and faiths in a detailed simulation of the past. For the first time in Europa Universalis, populations are represented on the map in detail, so provinces may be divided by religion or culture. Your decisions will determine how these populations will fare under your leadership.
• PREVAIL in the greatest strategic challenges of the past. Test your expertise in grand strategic planning on a worldscape larger and more detailed than seen in any previous Paradox Interactive game. Challenge yourself to outdo the most famous rulers of the past, eclipsing their grand accomplishments and building your own vision of a richly detailed globe...

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Release Date:
4 Nov, 2025
Developer:
Paradox Tinto
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive

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[millossobek]

As a huge fan of the Age of Empires series (as well as Romance of the 3 Kingdoms), I've heard so many good things about Europa Universalis! This looks right up my alley, bro!! When i saw "THE GOLDEN HORDE" in the video, my little kid inside went "YES!! THE HOOOOOOORDE!!"

Gonna put this on my wishlist for sure!!

 

[etb10dmk]

Map details & gameplay mechanics videos:

 

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Great leaders from the history:

 

[el niche]

Looking forward to this one. However Im trying to be very cautious as Ive had trouble getting into Paradox GS games before. One of my favorite games is CK3, but it seems it's also one of the most accessible with Stellaris. I'm hoping this one doesn't have a very steep learning curve (I struggled with EU4 and dropped it, never tried again after really getting into ck3)

 

[etb10dmk]

Looking forward to this one. However Im trying to be very cautious as Ive had trouble getting into Paradox GS games before. One of my favorite games is CK3, but it seems it's also one of the most accessible with Stellaris. I'm hoping this one doesn't have a very steep learning curve (I struggled with EU4 and dropped it, never tried again after really getting into ck3)

Yes, Europa Universalis overall could feel complex at first, especially if you're more into playing soft strategies as turn based 4x or sim builders. From my own experience, in the Paradox's grand strategy department EUIV is something in between: not as easy to learn as CK3 or Stellaris, but also not as hard as Vicky3 and HOI4. The difficulty feels more similar to Imperator Rome. In other words, I think none of those grand strategy games are difficulty per say, but more about the knowledge regarding its huge content and mechanics. It takes some time to learn for sure, but then every game feels very gratifying and rewarding like none other.

If you have in mind to get EUV start by learning it slowly and observing how it plays, don't need to rush or be discouraged by errors (because those errors are part of the learning curve). Also, this game somewhat will have some parts in common with CK3, because comparing with previous EU games, the rulers will be more important even if you'll control the nation. That part I think it's more explained in the posted video about "Government, Politics & Estate". Also there will be added the "pops" from Vicky3, for a better in game experience that is explained in the video "Population & Living World". Overall, from what I saw will be more approachable in terms of mechanics with variety in options to be played by a more vast audience. If you enjoyed a lot CK3, don't worry you'll enjoy a lot EUV .

 

[Martan]

I have it exactly otherwise. I am playing EU IV quite often, but I never really got into CK2 or CK3, as I never really understood the mechanics of how it works

I'm a bit worried because Paradox usually has bad starts to these games. You usually need to wait a couple of months or even years for DLCs to make the game more playable, interesting, and real.

Anyway, I really look forward to it. Again, in this game, I will waste tens of hours that I will never get back.

 

[etb10dmk]

Looking forward to this one. However Im trying to be very cautious as Ive had trouble getting into Paradox GS games before. One of my favorite games is CK3, but it seems it's also one of the most accessible with Stellaris. I'm hoping this one doesn't have a very steep learning curve (I struggled with EU4 and dropped it, never tried again after really getting into ck3)

Just remembered your post from a while ago about struggling on EU titles, so I think this new tutorial released by Paradox: "Here's Everything You Need To Know Before You Unpause Europa Universalis V" will give you a good and direct approach on what to do before starting. I think that's the main problem new players have on how to prepare and setup before unpausing and experiencing a grand strategy title. After that, is just acting and learning while you're experiencing EUV:

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[etb10dmk]

IGN Review:

 

[el niche]

Just remembered your post from a while ago about struggling on EU titles, so I think this new tutorial released by Paradox: "Here's Everything You Need To Know Before You Unpause Europa Universalis V" will give you a good and direct approach on what to do before starting. I think that's the main problem new players have on how to prepare and setup before unpausing and experiencing a grand strategy title. After that, is just acting and learning while you're experiencing EUV:

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Thanks, Im excited for this. Problem is when I started out I tried to play it as a Civ and the action is a bit different. However I couldnt get my head around HoI4 or Vicky3, so I'm hoping this one clicks. Stellaris and CK3 I really enjoyed (CK3 being one of my top games in the last 5 years)