Paradox Teases New Grand Strategy Title

Paradox Interactive, the studio behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is preparing to unveil something "ambitious" next week.

While keeping specific details under wraps, the developer highlighted its 25-year legacy creating strategy games that "span from the Roman Empire to interstellar conquests," hinting at "the next major title in the genre."

The Mystery of Project Caesar

This enigmatic project—codenamed Caesar—has been openly discussed through "Tinto Talks" developer diaries on the studio's forum. These discussions have solicited player feedback on gameplay mechanics, core systems, and historical accuracy, but "the time has come to reveal Caesar to the world."

The latest Tinto Talks—coming from Barcelona-based Studio Tinto—delved into Protestant religious mechanics and "the climactic War of Religions between Western Christian factions" in their "super-top-secret Project Caesar."

Clues Point to Europa Universalis Connection

The announcement teaser will premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation this could be a new entry in that beloved series. However, nothing is confirmed yet.

Fans are already connecting the dots, with many theorizing a link to Europa Universalis.

"Dev diaries haven't explicitly called it EU5, but all signs point in that direction," noted one Reddit user. Another commented on the Europa Universalis channel placement: "Seems like they've been dropping hints all along."

"Honestly, it's been an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks forum threads," added another fan.

To solve the mystery, tune in for Paradox's reveal on May 8, 2025, at 9 AM PDT (12 PM EDT, 5 PM BST) to witness what could be "a new era for grand strategy."

We thoroughly enjoyed Europa Universalis IV, awarding it 8.9/10 in our review, praising how it "balances accessibility and depth without sacrificing the series' signature complexity."