Simulation · August 13, 2013

Europa Universalis IV (2013)

Europa Universalis IV (2013) scores 87% positive on Steam from 134.4k reviews, 87 Metacritic, developed by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto.

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Europa Universalis IV (2013) is a Simulation title from Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 87% Steam positive rating across 134.4k reviews, a 87/100 Metacritic score, and 12.4k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Simulation category.

Europa Universalis IV: Monthly Subscription Europa Universalis IV ’s expansion content is now available via subscription letting you enjoy all of the expansions and add-ons that have been developed over the last eight years. All new subscribers will gain immediate access to all additional content ever created for Europa Universalis IV , with no additional upfront cost. If you already own the base game and some of the expansions or content packs, this subscription does not remove that ownership, but will open up all content that you have not purchased. Subscribers must already own the Europa Universalis IV base game . Subscription is handled in-game and can be accessed once you start up Europa Universalis IV. This is only available to players on Steam using Microsoft Windows. Sign up now to enjoy: All major Expansions, including the the illustrious glory of Emperor and Chinese imperial drama of Mandate of Heaven. All immersion packs, adding new mechanics for Spain, Great Britain and Russian nations, among others. All content packs, adding new unit designs, advisor portraits and music for dozens of different nations. …and many more improvements to the core game experience. This subscription will automatically renew at the end of every month until it is cancelled. Just Updated About the Game Developed by Paradox Tinto, the fourth instalment of the award-winning Europa Universalis series gives you a chance to control any nation in the world and lead it through four dramatic centuries – starting from the late middle ages and culminating in the Napoleonic era. Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages. Europa Universalis IV includes the base game, three expansion packs and one cosmetic compilation pack. Europa Universalis IV: Control any nation in the world across four centuries of history, writing a new history of humankind from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Revolutions. Accumulate wealth, land and prestige in a fierce competition for global dominance. Art of War: Centered on the 30 Years War and bubbling political instability between church and state, this expansion features improved gameplay mechanics that puts warfare at the forefront of your quest for domination on the continent. Common Sense: This expansion focuses on diplomacy and the internal development of nations. It allows you to peacefully develop your nation and build a ‘tall’ empire, whilst also giving you the tools to execute grand diplomacy. Game changing religious features add depth and intriguing complexity to the gameplay. Rights of Man: This expansion adds greater depth and detail to a host of game systems. New Great Power diplomatic options give them more flexibility, monarch personality traits add more flavour to the power of the throne and there are new religious options for Coptic and Fetishist religions. Digital Extreme Edition Upgrade Pack: This compilation pack includes mostly cosmetic content, including new unit art, event art and game music drawn from content packs inspired by Islamic, Ottoman, Central European and American History. It also includes unique events from the American Dream pack. 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. Hundreds of dynamic historical events are yours to experience, from merely troubling civil wars to world changing moments like the Protestant Reformation. Discover and settle the New World, or resist European conquest. Control the flow of trade by developing your trade power in key provinces, using ships and governmental policy to bring the wealth of the world to your own ports. Build alliances into iron bonds, cemented by royal marriage or play a flexible hand, keeping your options open. Strike when your enemies are weak, using your armies to grab new land and new potential riches. Your nation’s pace of development will be heavily influenced by the person on the throne. Experience rapid development under a skilled monarch only to see things slow down when a less competent heir takes over. Plan for the future by spending monarch power wisely. Four hundred years of research into new ways of war, administration and trade are available. Unlock new weapons, new buildings and new ship types. Over time, you can embrace national ideas that represent both your historic legacy and your ambitions for the future. From grand voyages of discovery to religious wars to revolutionary governments, the entire history of the early modern world waits for you to rewrite it in Europa Universalis IV.

Release & Availability

Release date Aug 13, 2013
Developer Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Base price $4.99 -90%
DLC / Add-ons 33 released
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
Estimated owners 10M–100M
External links Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected]

Release timeline

Europa Universalis IV launched on Aug 13, 2013.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.

Packages & editions

  • Buy Europa Universalis IV

  • Subscribe to Europa Universalis IV

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate Europa Universalis IV 87% positive across 134.4k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.

117.0k positive · 17.5k negative

Critic consensus (Metacritic)

Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 87/100 score.

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User score

Metacritic user score stands at 8.7/10.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 94.1k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 12.4k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Press quotes

“A hallmark of excellence.” 9,5/10 – Destructoid “Europa Universalis IV is a masterwork of a strategy game.” 91/100 & Editors Choice – PC Gamer “Complex and rewarding strategizing makes the fourth game in the Europa Universalis dynasty shine.” 9/10 & Editors Choice – Gamespot

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Simulation
  • Strategy

Community tag consensus

  • Grand Strategy · 2.9k
  • Strategy · 2.8k
  • Historical · 2.8k
  • Simulation · 2.7k
  • 4X · 2.3k
  • Alternate History · 2.3k
  • Military · 2.3k
  • Wargame · 2.3k
  • Diplomacy · 2.3k
  • Economy · 2.3k
  • Replay Value · 2.3k
  • Sandbox · 2.2k

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 361 hours, with a median of 27 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 7 hours per active player.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 373 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish – Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Europa Universalis IV released?

Europa Universalis IV was released on Aug 13, 2013 by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto.

Is Europa Universalis IV worth playing?

Based on 134.4k Steam reviews, Europa Universalis IV holds a 87% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does Europa Universalis IV support?

Europa Universalis IV runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.

How much does Europa Universalis IV cost?

Base price on Steam is $4.99 (before seasonal discounts).

What Metacritic score did Europa Universalis IV receive?

Critics rated Europa Universalis IV 87/100 on Metacritic.