Paradox Hints at New Grand Strategy Game, Fans Speculate

Paradox Interactive, the renowned developer behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, has teased an upcoming announcement that promises to be "ambitious." The company, celebrating 25 years of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the stars, is gearing up to unveil their next major title in the genre. The mysterious new game, codenamed "Caesar," has been the subject of numerous "Tinto Talks" developer diaries on the studio's forum, where they've actively sought community feedback on features, key systems, and historical accuracy.

The latest Tinto Talks, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto that's developing it, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the climactic "War of Religions" involving Western Christian confessions. This discussion was part of their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar." The announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that this new project could be an addition to the beloved series.

While the developers haven't explicitly called it EU5, the clues and teasers have led many fans to believe it's closely related to Europa Universalis. "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," one player reminded on Reddit. Another fan, noting the video's debut on the Europa Universalis channel, teased, "There might've been clues along the way huh." The project has been an "open secret" for over a year, thanks to the detailed discussions in the Tinto Talks threads on Paradox forums, as explained by another enthusiast.

To uncover the truth behind the rumors, tune into Paradox's video announcement on May 8, 2025, at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time). This reveal is set to usher in "a new era for grand strategy." The anticipation is high, especially following the success of the last Europa Universalis game, which IGN praised with an 8.9/10 score, stating: "Europa Universalis IV brings accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."