Paradox Hints at New Grand Strategy Game, Fans Speculate

Paradox Interactive, renowned for developing stellar strategy games like Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil an ambitious new project next week. With a legacy spanning 25 years, Paradox has consistently delivered immersive experiences that transport players from the grandeur of the Roman Empire to the vastness of space. Now, they're set to introduce the next major title in the genre.

The upcoming game, currently known by its codename "Caesar," has been the subject of much discussion on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These discussions have been instrumental in gathering community feedback on various game elements, including feature ideas, core systems, and historical research. The anticipation is building as Paradox prepares to officially reveal Caesar to the world.

The most recent Tinto Talks, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game, delved into the mechanics surrounding Protestant religions and the climactic "War of Religions" involving all Western Christian confessions. This was discussed in the context of their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar." Adding to the intrigue, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, hinting that this new project might be a continuation of the Europa Universalis series, though nothing is confirmed yet.

Speculation among fans is rampant, with many believing that the new game is indeed connected to Europa Universalis. As one Reddit user reminded, "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it." Another fan, responding to the announcement video's placement on the Europa Universalis channel, teased, "There might've been clues along the way huh." 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 confirm the rumors and see what Paradox has in store, tune into the announcement video 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 praised it highly, awarding it an 8.9/10. The review highlighted that "Europa Universalis IV brings accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity," setting high expectations for what Caesar might bring to the table.