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Europa Universalis V
Strategy
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Multi-player
PvP
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Co-op
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Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Developers: Paradox Tinto
Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Release Date: Nov 4, 2025
Price (USD): $59.99
Current Players: 36k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(74%)
complexity and depth
ambitious scope
combination of mechanics
fast loading times
strong potential
game complexity
AI behavior
future potential
learning curve
comparison to EU4
unintuitive UI
performance issues
passive AI
game crashes
overwhelming mechanics
The overall sentiment surrounding the game is mixed. Many players acknowledge its ambitious scope and depth, drawn from combining mechanics of previous Paradox games. However, significant criticism is directed towards the UI's complexity and performance issues, such as crashes and slow speeds. The AI behavior is another area of concern, reducing challenge. There is hope among players that future updates and content will refine and expand the game, realizing its potential.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the game's complexity and depth, highlighting its combination of mechanics from previous Paradox titles like EU4, Vicky3, and CK3.
  • Several reviews laud the lack of a launcher, the fast loading times, and the game's ambitious scope, promising endless replayability.
  • The game's graphics and map are often praised, and many believe the game has a strong foundational framework and potential for future growth.
  • Automation tools and tutorials are highlighted as useful features for new players trying to learn the game.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's UI is frequently criticized as being cluttered, confusing, and unintuitive, affecting the overall user experience.
  • Performance issues are noted, with crashes and slow speeds reported even on high-end hardware, which impacts gameplay enjoyment.
  • AI behavior is often described as passive and lacking initiative, leading to less challenging gameplay.

    • Mixed Points

  • Many players find the game's complexity both exciting and overwhelming, with some suggesting the mechanics are unnecessarily convoluted.
  • While some players find the game's depth rewarding, others feel the interconnected systems are overwhelming without sufficient clarity or guidance.

    • Common Themes

  • A recurring theme is the game's potential, with suggestions that it will improve significantly with future patches and additional content.
  • Comparison to EU4 is common, with many players debating whether the sequel successfully builds upon or detracts from the previous game.
  • The addition of features from other Paradox games is both praised for depth and criticized for potentially diluting the EU series' unique identity.
    • Updated 11/5/2025, 12:01:52 AM UTC
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