‘Project Caesar’ is Europa Universalis 5: The big announcement from Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive continues its unstoppable conquest of the grand strategy genre with Europa Universalis V. There’s no release date just yet – but there’s plenty of footage to feast your eyes on. Here are the videos from the big reveal event.

Time to put your strategic genius to the test – Europa Universalis V has finally been officially announced by Paradox Interactive. The rumors were true: the game formerly known as “Project Caesar” is indeed EU5. This colossal global strategy game will take you on a journey through more than 500 years of world history. From humble city-state to global superpower, you’ll decide who rises, who falls – and who shapes history. War, diplomacy, trade, and power all interweave, with shifting borders guiding your path.

The fifth entry in Paradox’s acclaimed grand strategy series promises to be bigger, deeper, and more challenging than ever before. A revamped AI system, more nuanced diplomacy, and a completely overhauled economy will push even veteran players to their limits. If you want to outlast your rivals, you'll need more than just a big army or a loudmouth ruler – true foresight will be your strongest weapon. And don’t underestimate the power of diplomacy!

Europa Universalis V is marching in – and it's going to be huge

And the world map? An absolute beast. Hundreds of nations, dynamic societies, and pivotal historical events are waiting for your influence. Europa Universalis V is setting a new bar for global strategy games.

So: polish your crown, unroll your map… and wait just a little longer. Europa Universalis V doesn’t have a release date yet, so it may be several months before you can write history your way. Until then, enjoy the reveal trailer and the full 30-minute showcase from the announcement event.