Europa Universalis V

• Title — Europa Universalis V • Developer — Paradox Tinto • Publisher — Paradox Interactive • Director — Johan Andersson • Designer — Álvaro Sanz • Programmer — Alexander Ivannikov • Artist — David Horler • Composer — Håkan Glänte • Genre — Grand strategy • Platforms — Windows • Engine — Clausewitz Engine • Released — 4 November 2025 • Series — Europa Universalis • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer

Europa Universalis V is a grand strategy game that allows players to take control of a country and guide it through the period from 1 April 1337 to 1 January 1837. Unlike in previous entries in the series, most parts of the gameplay can be automated at the player's discretion, allowing the player to focus on specific mechanics such as trade or military while giving control over the others to the game's AI. Europa Universalis V places a stronger emphasis on population simulation and internal state management than its predecessors, with the introduction of a detailed population system intended to model social classes, migration, and economic productivity over time.

Europa Universalis V was developed by Paradox Tinto. During its development, which began in 2020, it was known as "Project Caesar". Starting in early 2024, Paradox Tinto began releasing forum posts known as "Tinto Talks", which showcased several aspects of the game. These included mechanics centered around the economy management, its map, its depiction of the Holy Roman Empire, and diplomacy features. Later, on 10 January 2025, Paradox began releasing posts under the name "Tinto Flavour", which focused on specific countries in the game. The game was officially announced on 8 May 2025.

Paradox Tinto has announced the first downloadable content packs that will be released in 2026. • Name — Accompanying patch — Type — Release date — Description • Fate of the Phoenix — 1.2 "Echinades" — Immersion Pack — 6 May 2026 — Relive or revive the fading glories of the Eastern Roman Empire in Fate of the Phoenix, an Immersion Pack for Europa Universalis V. • Across the Pillars — – — Chronicle Pack — Q3 2026 — TBD • The Auld Alliance — – — Chronicle Pack — Q4 2026 — TBD