Paradox Interactive, the renowned developer behind titles like Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, has teased an exciting new project that's set to be revealed next week. With a legacy spanning 25 years of crafting strategy games that transport players from the Roman Empire to the cosmos, Paradox is gearing up to unveil what they describe as their "next major title in the genre."
Dubbed only by its codename, "Caesar," this ambitious new game has been a topic of discussion on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have not only shared insights into the game's development but have also actively sought community feedback on everything from feature ideas to key game systems and historical research. Now, Paradox is ready to introduce "Caesar" to the world.
The most recent "Tinto Talks," named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto that's developing the game, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and discussed the "final situation involving all Western Christian confessions, the War of Religions." This was all part of their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar."
Adding to the intrigue, the announcement video is slated to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that this mysterious project might be a new entry in that series. Although nothing is confirmed yet, the community's excitement is palpable, with many fans convinced that "Caesar" is indeed linked to Europa Universalis.
"Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," reminded one player on Reddit. Another, responding to the news about the video's debut channel, teased: "There might've been clues along the way huh." The open discussions on the Paradox forums have made "Caesar" something of an open secret for over a year, as explained by another fan.
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) and tune into Paradox's video reveal, promising "a new era for grand strategy."
Reflecting on the last installment, IGN awarded Europa Universalis 4 an impressive 8.9/10 in their review, praising it for bringing "accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."
