Paradox Interactive, the developer behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil a highly anticipated new project next week. With a rich history of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the cosmos over the past 25 years, Paradox is set to introduce its next major title in the genre.
Dubbed "Caesar," this mysterious game has been the subject of much discussion on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These sessions have focused on gathering community input on feature ideas, key game systems, and historical research. Now, Paradox is ready to lift the veil on Caesar.
The latest Tinto Talks, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the "War of Religions," hinting at the game's deep dive into historical events. The announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that Caesar might be a new entry in the Europa Universalis series.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, fans on platforms like Reddit are buzzing with theories, many believing that Caesar could indeed be related to Europa Universalis. One player noted, "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," while another hinted at the significance of the video's debut channel: "There might've been clues along the way huh."
The game, an open secret for over a year due to the Tinto Talks threads on Paradox forums, has kept the community engaged and eager for more details.
To see if the rumors hold true, tune into Paradox's video premiere at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, and witness the dawn of "a new era for grand strategy."
IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis IV, was highly positive, awarding it an 8.9/10 and praising its balance of accessibility, flexibility, and complexity in the strategy genre.
