Paradox Hints at New Grand Strategy Game, Fans Speculate

Paradox Interactive, the masterminds behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, are gearing up to unveil something "ambitious" next week. While they've kept the details under wraps, they've reminded fans of their 25-year legacy of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the stars. Now, they're poised to introduce the next big title in the genre.

The project, known by its codename "Caesar," has been the subject of much discussion on Paradox's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have not only shared feature ideas and key game systems but also incorporated community feedback and historical research. The anticipation is building as Paradox prepares to fully reveal Caesar to the world.

The latest Tinto Talks, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the "final situation involving all Western Christian confessions, the War of Religions," hinting at the depth of the "entirely super-top-secret game" codenamed Project Caesar. Additionally, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that this mysterious project might be a new entry in the Europa Universalis series.

Fans have been buzzing with theories, many believing that Caesar is indeed linked to Europa Universalis. "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," reminded one Reddit user. Another added, "teased: 'There might've been clues along the way huh.'" A third chimed in, "explained: 'I mean, it was 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 at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, and witness "a new era for grand strategy." The excitement is palpable, especially given the success of the last Europa Universalis game, which we at IGN awarded an impressive 8.9/10, praising it for "bringing accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."