Europa Universalis V is built on a long-standing legacy and looks to build on that in a huge way.
There's a fairly good reason that Europa Universalis IV was supported for as long as it was. After it launched in 2013, it became the absolute pinnacle of the genre.
Paradox Interactive's continued support of the game allowed it to flourish, as their mastery over this style of grand strategy game is still unmatched.
Now, over a decade later, the fifth entry is finally here. Europa Universalis V is not just a follow-up to one of the greatest grand strategy games of all time.
It's the game that will become the foundation for Paradox's trajectory for the next decade or more.
Chances are, if you're interested in Europa Universalis V, you've already got it pre-ordered.
This isn't a game you stumble into by accident.
I've spent quite a bit of time with the game, and in those endless hours, I've come away feeling incredibly happy.
Author's summary: Europa Universalis V builds on its legacy as a grand strategy game.