Paradox Hints at New Grand Strategy Game, Fans Speculate

Paradox Interactive, the renowned developer behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil a new project they describe as "ambitious." While specifics remain under wraps, the company celebrated its 25-year history of creating strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the cosmos, hinting at the imminent announcement of their next major title in the genre.

The project, currently known by the codename "Caesar," has been a topic of discussion on Paradox's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These have engaged the community by sharing feature ideas, game systems, and historical research. The time has now come, according to the studio, to reveal Caesar to the world.

The most recent "Tinto Talks," named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto that's developing the game, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and a significant event known as the "War of Religions" involving Western Christian confessions. This discussion pertains to their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar."

Further fueling speculation, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel. This has led many fans to believe that the new project might be an addition to the Europa Universalis series, although nothing has been confirmed yet.

Fans have been actively discussing the possibility on platforms like Reddit, with one user reminding others that while the Dev Diaries haven't explicitly called it "EU5," the teasers strongly suggest a connection. Another user teased about the potential clues, while someone else explained that the project has been an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks threads on Paradox forums.

To uncover the truth behind the rumors and see what Paradox has in store, tune into their video at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, and witness "a new era for grand strategy."

IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis 4, praised it with a score of 8.9/10, noting: "Europa Universalis IV brings accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."