Paradox Interactive, the masterminds behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, are gearing up to unveil something big and "ambitious" next week. With a rich history of crafting strategy games that span from the annals of the Roman Empire to the vastness of space, Paradox is set to reveal the next big title in this genre.
Dubbed "Caesar," this mysterious project has been the subject of much discussion on Paradox's forums through a series of developer diaries called "Tinto Talks." These diaries have been instrumental in gathering community feedback on everything from feature ideas to historical research. Now, the time has come to lift the veil on Project Caesar.
The latest "Tinto Talks" entry, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game, delves into the mechanics of Protestant religions and teases a climactic "War of Religions" scenario involving all Western Christian confessions. This, along with the announcement that the reveal video will premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, has led many to speculate that Caesar might be the next entry in the Europa Universalis series. However, Paradox has kept the details tightly under wraps, leaving fans to connect the dots.
Speculation is rife on platforms like Reddit, with one user reminding others, "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it." Another user playfully teased, "There might've been clues along the way huh," in response to the announcement video's channel. A third user explained, "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 the rumors and see what Paradox has in store, mark your calendars for May 8, 2025, at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time), when Paradox will premiere their video and usher in "a new era for grand strategy."
IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis 4, praised its balance of accessibility and complexity, awarding it an impressive 8.9/10. The anticipation for what could be the next chapter in this storied series is palpable among fans and gamers alike.
