Paradox Interactive, the studio behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is preparing to unveil something "ambitious" next week. While keeping details under wraps, the developer highlighted its 25-year legacy of crafting strategy games spanning "from the Roman Empire to the stars," hinting at "the next major title in the genre."
The Mystery of Project Caesar
Known only by its codename "Caesar," this project has been openly discussed in Paradox's Tinto Talks developer diaries. Through these forums, the studio has gathered community feedback on gameplay mechanics, core systems, and historical accuracy. "Now the time has come to reveal Caesar to the world," the studio announced.
The most recent Tinto Talks—hosted by Barcelona-based Studio Tinto—delved into Protestant religious mechanics and the "War of Religions" between Western Christian denominations within their "super-top-secret" Project Caesar.
Europa Universalis Connections?
The revelation that the announcement will premiere on the Europa Universalis YouTube channel has fueled speculation about a potential new entry in the series. While nothing is confirmed, many fans believe the clues point in that direction.
"Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5, but everything in the teases strongly suggests it," commented one Reddit user. Another added, replying to speculation about the announcement channel: "There might've been clues all along, huh."
"It's been an open secret for over a year, thanks to the Tinto Talks threads," noted another forum user.
To uncover the truth, Paradox invites fans to watch the reveal at 9 AM PDT (12 PM EDT, 5 PM UK time) on May 8, 2025, promising "a new era for grand strategy."
IGN previously awarded Europa Universalis IV an 8.9/10, praising its balance of accessibility and depth: "Europa Universalis IV brings flexibility to the strategy series without sacrificing complexity."
