Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3 developer Paradox Interactive is gearing up to unveil something "ambitious" next week. While keeping the specifics under wraps, Paradox reminded fans of their 25-year legacy of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the cosmos, hinting at their next major title in the genre.
The enigmatic new game, codenamed "Caesar," has been the subject of discussion on the studio's forum through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have invited community feedback on various aspects such as feature ideas, key game systems, and historical research. Now, Paradox is ready to introduce Caesar to the world.
The most recent Tinto Talks, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the "War of Religions" scenario, a part of their "super-top-secret game" known as Project Caesar. Additionally, the announcement that the reveal video will premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel has led many to speculate that this mysterious project could be a new entry in the Europa Universalis series, though nothing is confirmed yet.
Fan speculation is rife, with many believing it's linked to Europa Universalis. As one player on Reddit pointed out, "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it." Another user, hinting at the video's debut location, teased, "There might've been clues along the way huh." The project has been an "open secret" for over a year, thanks to the ongoing Tinto Talks threads on the Paradox forums.
To uncover the truth behind the rumors, tune into Paradox's reveal 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 that "Europa Universalis IV brings accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."