Strategy game sequel Europa Universalis V has received a brand new announcement trailer and presentation from Publishers Paradox Interactive and developer Paradox Tinto. Gematsu reports that a release date has not been set at this time.
Europa Universalis V is set in the year 1337, where Europe has been fractured by kingdoms and feudal lords; The era marks the beginning of technological change where you’ll guide a nation through five centuries through warfare and development. Players will choose from hundreds of nations including England, France, Poland, Hungary, the Yuan Dynasty, Delhi Sultanate, Africa and The Americas. Each nation provides an individualized starting position for expansion and development.
In Europa Universalis V you can unlock historical events in your playthrough or create a new history. Historical battles such as The Hundred Years War, The Protestant Reformation, and collapse and rise of dynasties are featured. You’ll prevent internal conflict within your Estates and prevent any one Estate from becoming too powerful. You’ll be able to negotiate your way through conflicts and build alliances by exacting favors from allies and sending threats to enemies. Europa Universalis V features a new military system that evolves with time and warfare is tied to the nation’s population and conquering new land will expand your borders.
Paradox Tinto boasts that Europa Universalis V features the most detailed trade system in the series including good, crop and trade. Powers can be centralized within the courts, the nobles, faith or the heretics. Europa Universalis V includes a map with provinces divided by religion and culture.
Europa Universalis V has been in development for roughly five years with Paradox Tinto. The team has seemingly aimed to create a historical simulation with deep population, economy, and military systems. While reports on it’s performance have been mixed, the excitement at its scale is palpable. Hopefully the wait for a firm date won’t be long.