Paradox Interactive, the renowned developer behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil something "ambitious" next week. With a rich history spanning 25 years of crafting strategy games that transport players from the Roman Empire to the far reaches of space, Paradox is now teasing the announcement of their next major title in the genre.
The upcoming game, codenamed "Caesar," has been the subject of much discussion on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have not only shared feature ideas and key game systems but also incorporated community feedback on historical research. After months of anticipation, Paradox is ready to lift the veil on Caesar and share it with the world.
The most recent "Tinto Talks," named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the climactic "War of Religions" involving all Western Christian confessions. This discussion was part of their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar." Furthermore, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, hinting that this mysterious project might be an addition to that beloved series, although nothing is confirmed yet.
Speculation among fans is rife, with many believing the new game is closely linked to Europa Universalis. "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," one player noted on Reddit. Another fan, responding to the announcement video's debut on the Europa Universalis channel, playfully hinted, "There might've been clues along the way huh." A third chimed in, "I mean, it was an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks Threads on Paradox forums."
To uncover the truth behind these rumors, tune into Paradox's video reveal at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, and witness "a new era for grand strategy."
IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis 4, awarded it an impressive 8.9/10, praising it for bringing "accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."
