Europa Universalis IV

Europa Universalis IV

Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Simulator • Strategy
2013

Europa Universalis IV is an upcoming Real Time Strategy (RTS)/Simulator/Strategy game releasing on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on August 13, 2013.

Developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.

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Release Date: 08/14/2013

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Story

Start before the Renaissance on a map of the world as it was then. Choose from any of hundreds of nations and then rule up to the Age of Revolutions. Or, if you wish, start your game at any date in the span, with historical monarchs and other leaders.

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Game Information

Platforms

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategy

Developer

  • Paradox Development Studio

Publisher

  • Paradox Interactive

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Multiplayer

  • Online: up to 256 players

Part of

  • Europa Universalis franchise

Ratings & Reviews

85%
Critic Score
2 reviews
88%
User Score
233 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

FantasyHistoricalWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

grand strategymedievalworld dominationmanagementwardiplomacysteamsteam trading cards

Game Engine

Built with Clausewitz Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 13, 2013

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Linux

August 13, 2013

Mac

August 13, 2013

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 13, 2013
December 4, 2019

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Europa Universalis IV on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Europa Universalis IV, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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