Europa Universalis IV DLC Guide

It's almost hard to believe that Europa Universalis IV is over five years old. Its many expansions total over $200 at full price if you're just looking at the add-ons that alter gameplay, and not the milieu of minor, cosmetic DLC. Whether you're new to the series 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 most worth the money, we've put together this handy guide to help you.

Keep in mind that these are all non-sale prices, and most older Paradox expansions are discounted anywhere from 25% to 75% off during special sales, such as during holidays or when a new DLC is released. Typically, the longer something has been out, the more it will be discounted. 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.

The Best EU4 DLC

We've sorted the expansions into two ranked lists: Essential for Everybody, and Situational (depending on what nation you're playing), as I think they're all worth owning eventually - it's just a matter of what order you prioritize them. If you have to make a tough choice, I'd acquire all of the 'Essential' ones in order first, then grab the 'Situational' ones that apply to the countries and features you're most interested in checking out.

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