Europa Universalis 5 benefits from Imperator: Rome’s issues. Devs identified two main areas for improvement

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According to the Tinto Studio, developing Imperator: Rome will enable them to steer clear of repeating similar errors seen in Europa Universalis 5.

Many people were convinced that Project Caesar represented the next addition to Paradox’s collection of European strategy games, even though the creators of the fourth installment didn’t explicitly mention Europa Universalis. However, the details they shared strongly suggested that it could very well be the much-anticipated EU5. Furthermore, it was only the Europa Universalis series by Paradox Interactive that hadn’t seen a new release in over ten years.

Johan Andersson, CEO of Paradox Tinto, expressed in an interview with PC Gamer his long-standing desire to create a new version of Europa Universalis. He wants to apply the insights gained from the process of developing Imperator. Specifically, he aims to minimize “board game” elements (or simplify certain aspects that are typically found in board games) and prioritize community engagement throughout the development phase of the game. Paradox has been instrumental in this by conducting surveys and articles before the official unveiling of EU5.

As a gamer, I’ve been on tenterhooks for over a year, wondering what the deal was with those cryptic hints. It turns out that Andersson had been eager to spill the beans about the game for quite some time now, but the marketing team seemed to get cold feet every time. They were panicking, I guess you could say. The developer didn’t want to hold back on gathering player feedback, so they published articles and surveys, even though they couldn’t officially confirm that it was about EU 5, despite the fact that it was pretty obvious to us fans.

Andersson and his Paradox Tinto team were proactively addressing comments, both positive and negative, regarding the game mechanics and concepts. The developer was also open to implementing necessary adjustments, demonstrating their willingness to adapt. This approach seemed to reinforce their conviction that early release of information is beneficial (and even skeptically, a potential solution to issues seen in other Paradox games that appeared to lack similar awareness).

The formal announcement didn’t bring any alterations: fans continue to express their opinions, and the developers remain engaged in interacting with players’ posts. Could this ultimately lead to a flawless game for Paradox enthusiasts? It’s plausible that Imperator: Rome has garnered attention among gamers, even though it hasn’t entirely escaped “mixed” ratings on Steam (however, the past 30 days’ reviews are currently “very positive”). Generally, the community’s response to the news about EU 5 is hopeful.

Europa Universalis 5 doesn’t yet have a release date.

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2025-05-13 18:06