Paradox Hints at New Grand Strategy Game, Fans Speculate

Paradox Interactive, the creative minds behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, are gearing up for an exciting reveal next week. With a legacy spanning 25 years of crafting strategy games that transport players from the grandeur of the Roman Empire to the vastness of the stars, Paradox is now teasing the launch of a new major title in this beloved genre.

Codenamed "Caesar," this mysterious new game has been the subject of much discussion and anticipation on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These sessions have been instrumental in gathering community feedback on potential features, key game systems, and historical research. Now, the moment has arrived for Paradox to unveil Caesar to the world.

The most recent 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 was part of their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar." Additionally, the announcement that the reveal video will premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel has fueled speculation that this new project might be an addition to the Europa Universalis series.

Despite the lack of official confirmation, fans are buzzing with theories, many believing it to be closely linked to Europa Universalis. "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," reminded one player on Reddit. Another, responding to the channel announcement, teased: "There might've been clues along the way huh." The open secret nature of the project has been acknowledged by fans, with one stating, "I mean, it was an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks Threads on Paradox forums," explained someone else.

To uncover the truth behind the rumors and witness the unveiling of this ambitious project, tune into Paradox's video at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, and embark on "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."