Europa Universalis IV DLC Guide

It's almost hard to believe that Europa Universalis IV is seven years old. The grand strategy game's many add-ons total well over $200 as full price just for the major expansions. Whether you're new to the game and you want to know what's what, or you're a vet looking to top up your collection and want to know what's worth the money, we've put together this handy guide to help you pick the best EU4 DLC.
Keep in mind that the listed prices are non-sale prices, and most older Paradox expansions are discounted anywhere from 25% to 75% off during special events such as holidays or a new DLC is release. Typically the longer something has been out, the bigger the discount. This list is in chronological order, so you can probably get the stuff at the top for a couple bucks if you wait for the right moment.
There are many expansions that are situational, although as a general rule they are (mostly) all worth getting eventually. Our best advice is to look at what specifically an expansion offers, and decide if its a part of the game you're going to be spending a lot of time in sooner rather than later. If not, it can wait a bit.
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