Europa Universalis IV News

As is customary with the release of new paid content, we also release a free update for all owners of the Europa Universalis IV base game containing bug fixes, QoL changes and some new content like a mission tree for Lübeck.

As Steam has a restriction on numbers of characters allowed in one of these posts we need to direct you to our official forum for the full changelog.

>> FULL CHANGELOG HERE <<

Greetings everyone!

Today we published our traditional Feature Highlight Video in which we do an overview of what's coming in Lions of the North and the free 1.34 Sweden update, respectively.

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Also today, from 19:00 CEST, we celebrate the upcoming release by making the base game Europa Universalis IV free to play on Steam up until Thursday! So bring your friends in for some free EU4 gaming the coming days. And remember that if you play in multiplayer all players will have access to all DLC content owned by the host.

Don't miss this golden opportunity to have some EU4 fun with that friend that haven't yet gotten the game - and from tomorrow Wednesday you can also let them try out Lions of the North for free (along with all other DLC's owned by you)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IV/

Greetings!

It's been a while since the last Dev Diary, but for a good reason: We're finally one week away from Europa Universalis IV: Lions of the North release!

Today we're sharing with you the changelog of the new version, 1.34, nicknamed 'Sweden' for good, not overpowered at all, reasons.

We're quite happy with the effort we've put into this update, as well as with the new content we've created for Lions of the North, and the whole team is very excited about it being released and played!

Along with the new version, we have a new loading screen, as usual, and we also want to share with you the picture of Charles XII of Sweden:



Apart from that, this Thursday, 8th of September, I'll be the guest of the EUIV Twitch stream with BjornB , when we'll play and talk about some of the new content, with great fun for sure!

We hope you appreciate the effort we've put into this update, and we'll try to answer any questions and concerns relating to it during this week. Cheers!


EDIT: Sadly Steam Announcements have a very limited space so I could only fit a small portion in here. So instead of cutting things out I must ask you to visit the original post on our official forum to see the actual changelog. //BjornB

Looking to stay in touch with the EU4 team? we've got you covered!

Last week we proudly launched our very own Europa Universalis Instagram!
There we look forward to sharing with you all of the most glorious content including

• Historical Maps
• Mod spotlights
• History spotlights
• much more :)
  

Instagram is not only a place where we will be sharing this content, but also a place where we can better connect with you the wonderful community!


Interested? [h3]Join us and follow along![/h3]
Hope to see you there!

Rich in natural resources and medieval trading cities, the Early Modern Baltic is fertile ground for a rising empire. Whoever controls the western passage can dictate access to lands ripe for development, exploitation and conquest. Old ways and ancient allegiances are quickly giving way to new ambitions. On 13 September, you will have your chance to be one of the Lions of the North.

Lions of the North is a new immersion pack for Europa Universalis IV, Paradox Interactive’s best selling historical grand strategy game set in the dramatic centuries of the early modern world. In Lions of the North, you will find a host of new National Missions and unique content tailored for the great and middle powers of the Baltic and Scandinavian regions. Preserve or undermine the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Revive the Teutonic Order as a Crusader state. Build an island pirate kingdom to threaten thriving commercial centers. Dozens of new alternate historical paths are open to you.

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Highlights of Europa Universalis IV: Lions of the North include:

• Expanded Branching Missions: Decisions taken along some mission trees will determine what options are available to you in the future, allowing you to follow distinct and dramatically different alternate paths.
  
• New Mission Trees for Denmark: Maintain power in Scandinavia while expanding your influence over the northern German cities.
  
• New Mission Trees for Sweden and Norway: Break free from Danish dominance, and turn a foothold on the continent into the base for a northern empire.
  
• New Mission Trees for Teutonic Order, Livonian Order and Riga: Follow a path of religious zealotry or secularize your realm with an eye on the future.
  
• New Mission Trees for Poland, Lithuania and the Commonwealth: Vast lands on the border of East and West present unique challenges for ambitious rulers.
  
• Other Mission Tree Changes: Pirate kings of Gotland, unique options for a united Scandinavia, a free Finland, and a powerful Danzig.
  
• New Government Reforms and Estate Privileges: Some regional powers will have unique government options and new ways to court the favor and influence of local estates.
  
• New Units: The Swedish Carolean Infantry and Polish-Lithuanian Winged Hussars will be available for recruitment.
  
• New Unit Art: 35 new army sprites for regional powers.
  
• New Music: 3 new pieces of Scandinavian music, plus 3 other Baltic themed songs.
  

Lions of the North will be accompanied by a major update to Europa Universalis IV, free for all players.

Europa Universalis IV: Lions of the North will be available on 13 September 2022 for a suggested retail price of $14.99/£11.39/€14.99.

Wishlist Europa Universalis IV: Lions of the North on Steam Now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012010/Europa_Universalis_IV_Lions_of_the_North/


Today we're not only announcing this upcoming Immersion Pack. We are also launching the Europa Universalis Instagram account!
Check it out and follow! - @europa_universalis_pdx