Paradox Interactive, the studio behind acclaimed strategy titles like Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to reveal an ambitious new project next week.
While remaining tight-lipped about specifics, the developer highlighted its 25-year legacy of crafting strategy games spanning "from the Roman Empire to the stars," teasing an imminent announcement for its "next major title in the genre."
The mystery project – currently codenamed Caesar – has been the subject of ongoing discussion through the studio's Tinto Talks developer diaries. These forums have collected player feedback on gameplay systems, features, and historical accuracy, but now "the time has come to reveal Caesar to the world."
The most recent Tinto Talks – named after Barcelona-based Studio Tinto, the team developing the project – explored Protestant religious mechanics and the climactic "War of Religions" scenario included in their "super-top-secret" codenamed title.
A significant clue emerges from the planned reveal: the announcement will premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel. This strongly hints at a potential new installment in the beloved grand strategy series – though concrete details remain under wraps.
The gaming community has already begun speculating, with many players connecting the dots to suggest a Europa Universalis connection. "The Dev Diaries never specifically called it EU5, but everything we've seen points in that direction," noted one Reddit user. Another participant, responding to the YouTube channel clue, remarked: "Maybe there were signs all along."
As one forum member pointed out: "This has practically been an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks discussions."
Strategy enthusiasts won't have to wait long for answers – Paradox will unveil the project during a special presentation at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, promising "a new era for grand strategy."
Our team remains impressed with Paradox's strategy legacy, having awarded Europa Universalis IV an 8.9/10 in our review, praising how it "introduces accessibility without sacrificing the series' signature depth."
