Paradox Development Studio is back with the fourth installment of the game that defined the Grand Strategy Genre. Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire. Rule your nation through the centuries, with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy.
True exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.
True exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.
Make your own decisions
Nation building is completely flexible and the possibilities are endless.
Use your Monarch Power
Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top and will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay.
Experience history coming to life
The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events.
Turn the world into your playground
Enjoy hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects.
Experience the all new trade system
The trade system adds a new dimension to the great trade empires of the period. Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers.
Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system
Use coalitions, royal marriages and support for rebels and explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system.
Engage in Cross-platform Multiplayer
Battle against your friends or try the co-operative multiplayer mode that allows several players to work together to control a single nation with up to 32 players. Featuring improved chat and new matchmaking servers.
Europa Universalis IV Key Features:
1, DirectX®:9.0c
2, Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
3, Additional:Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer
Make your own decisions
Nation building is completely flexible and the possibilities are endless.
Use your Monarch Power
Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top and will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay.
Experience history coming to life
The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events.
Turn the world into your playground
Enjoy hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects.
Experience the all new trade system
The trade system adds a new dimension to the great trade empires of the period. Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers.
Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system
Use coalitions, royal marriages and support for rebels and explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system.
Engage in Cross-platform Multiplayer
Battle against your friends or try the co-operative multiplayer mode that allows several players to work together to control a single nation with up to 32 players. Featuring improved chat and new matchmaking servers.
Europa Universalis IV Key Features:
1, DirectX®:9.0c
2, Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
3, Additional:Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer
Minimum System Requirements | Recommended System Requirements | |
CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3500+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ |
VRAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
OS | Win Xp 32 | Win 7 32 |
Graphics Card | nVidia GeForce 8800 GT / AMD Radeon X1900 Series | nVidia GeForce 8800 GT / AMD Radeon X1900 Series |
Direct X | DX 9 | DX 9 |
SOUND CARD | Yes | Yes |
HDD Space | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Game Analysis | Experience the new system of monarch power where your spread of choices is influence by the caliber of the man you have at the top. Do you have a warrior king? Then it is time to make war.The great people and personalities of the past are on hand to support you. Thousands of historical events guide you, with unique different flavour depending on the country you play. Have more than a thousand historical leaders and over 4000 historical Monarchs at your disposal. | |
High FPS | 200+ FPS ( GTX 1060 ) | |
Note | Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | |
Optimization Score | 10 |
Minimum System Requirements | Recommended System Requirements | |
CPU | Intel Core Duo Processor (2GHz or better) | Intel Core Duo Processor (2GHz or better) |
RAM | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or better | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or better |
Graphics Card | ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or higher, 1024MB graphics memory required | ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or higher, 1024MB graphics memory required |
HDD Space | 2 GB HD space | 2 GB HD space |
Minimum System Requirements | Recommended System Requirements | |
CPU | Intel Core Duo Processor (2GHz or better) | Intel Core Duo Processor (2GHz or better) |
RAM | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
OS | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS |
Graphics Card | ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or higher, 1024MB graphics memory required | ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or higher, 1024MB graphics memory required |
HDD Space | 2 GB HD space | 2 GB HD space |
Europa Universalis Game Series [View Europa Universalis Full Game Series]
- Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado
- Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven
- Europa Universalis IV: Art of War
- Europa Universalis
- Europa Universalis IV Extreme Edition
- Europa Universalis: For the Glory
- Europa Universalis: Rome
- Europa Universalis: Rome – Vae Victis
- Europa Universalis IV
- Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind
Well done flags.
Interesting time period.
A broad scope without being too overwhelming.
Some of the UI isn't great as it could be.
The achievements will make dark souls seem like a cake walk.
Prussia's color is too close to the "uninhabited" land color.
Personaly i really enjoy this game as it provides me with something fun to do and a challenge. No matter where or whom you are playing there are no real boundaries on what you can do (of course excluding those not possible for the time period). There are for sure some things that could be improved in the UI and balancing wise (top tip: don’t make France hate you) but overall if you need something to do this could very well be it.
Conclusion: It is a fun and enjoyable game if you have hours and hours to spend playing it.