Paradox Interactive, the mastermind behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil something "ambitious" next week. While the studio has kept the details under wraps, they've hinted that this new project will be a significant addition to their 25-year legacy of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the far reaches of the cosmos. The announcement has set the stage for what they call "the next major title in the genre."
Dubbed "Caesar," this mysterious game has been the subject of much discussion on Paradox's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have been a platform for sharing feature ideas, key game systems, and historical research, with the community's input actively sought and valued. Now, Paradox is ready to lift the veil on Caesar and introduce it to the world.
The latest installment of Tinto Talks, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto that's developing the game, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the "War of Religions," a pivotal event involving all Western Christian confessions. This was discussed in the context of their "super-top-secret game" codenamed Project Caesar. Moreover, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that this project could be the next chapter in the Europa Universalis series.
Fans have been buzzing with theories, many of whom believe that Caesar is indeed linked to Europa Universalis. As one Reddit user reminded others, "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it." Another fan, responding to the video premiere location, teased, "There might've been clues along the way huh." The anticipation has been building for over a year, largely thanks to the open discussions in the Tinto Talks threads on Paradox forums, as explained by a community member.
To uncover the truth behind the rumors and see what Paradox has in store, mark your calendars for May 8, 2025, at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time). Tune into Paradox's video to witness "a new era for grand strategy."
IGN gave the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis IV, a glowing review, awarding it an 8.9/10. The review praised the game for bringing "accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."
