Europa Universalis V

Be Ambitious

Almost five hundred years of history unfold before you in Europa Universalis V, the latest version of one of the greatest strategy games of all time. Guide the destiny of any of hundreds of nations and societies in a simulated living world of unparalleled depth and complexity. Europa Universalis V builds on the franchise’s core concept of developing and advancing nations from around a deeply researched historical world, adding more detailed diplomacy, a more sophisticated economic model, a revised military system and greater logistical depth that will challenge even the most experienced strategy gamers.

Guide The Destiny of Your Nation

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Develop Your Society

Explore a Living World

Manage and direct a detailed simulation of a past world, with dozens of resources, multiple climate zones, and logistical challenges - both natural and human made.

Watch game options evolve as the game progresses and societies meet new challenges - a suitable strategy at the beginning may not work as well a century or two later.

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Watch History Unfold Before You

Live the Dynamism of History

Choose from hundreds of nations with living populations, each with a different historical profile and unique strategic challenge.

Develop your nation along a path of your choosing, competing for global influence in a colorful and sometimes hostile world.

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Be Ambitious

An Endlessly Replayable Sandbox

Varied profiles for different societies guarantee that no two games will ever play out the same way.

Dominate the steppes, discover a new world, restore an ancient empire, and more - make your own mark on the world.

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Behind The Scenes

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2025-05-15 Behind The Scenes #1The Early Days
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2025-05-22 Behind The Scenes #2Building The Game
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2025-05-29 Behind The Scenes #3The Grandest of GSG's
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2025-06-05 Behind The Scenes #4The Nitty Gritty
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2025-06-12 Behind The Scenes #5The Music
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