Paradox Interactive, the renowned developer behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil an "ambitious" new project next week. With a legacy spanning 25 years of crafting strategy games that transport players from the Roman Empire to the far reaches of space, Paradox is set to reveal what they describe as the "next major title in the genre."
Codenamed "Caesar," this mysterious new game has been the subject of numerous developer diaries known as "Tinto Talks" on the studio's forum. These discussions have not only showcased feature ideas and key game systems but have also incorporated community feedback and historical research. Now, Paradox is ready to lift the veil on Project Caesar, presenting it to the world.
The latest "Tinto Talks"—named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game—delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the "final situation involving all Western Christian confessions, the War of Religions." This discussion pertains to the "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar." Additionally, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that the project might be a new entry in that series, though nothing is confirmed yet.
Fan speculation is rife, with many believing that the project is closely tied to Europa Universalis. "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," noted a player on Reddit. Another added, "There might've been clues along the way huh," in response to the video's debut channel. 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, 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 4, awarded it an impressive 8.9/10, praising it for "bringing accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."
