Europa Universalis IV — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Europa Universalis IV is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 6,313 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: Europa Universalis Succession Bundle - Out Now! (Dec 18, 2025).
Latest official update
Europa Universalis Succession Bundle - Out Now!
Conquerors, Aristocrats, Diplomats and Revolutionaries! We're launching a new succession bundle for the Europa Universalis franchise designed for EU4 veterans looking to secure their succession and get into Europa Universalis V! Rewrite the history of the early modern world in…
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- 6,313
- Sample date (UTC)
- 2026-10-15
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Latest updates & patch notes
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Release Steam · Official
Europa Universalis Succession Bundle - Out Now!
Conquerors, Aristocrats, Diplomats and Revolutionaries! We're launching a new succession bundle for the Europa Universalis franchise designed for EU4 veterans looking to secure their succession and get into Europa Universalis V! Rewrite the history of the early modern world in…
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Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-15 UTC
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Release Steam · Official
Europa Universalis V is out now!
Today is the culmination of many years of effort, not just from us, but mainly from you, the community that gave us the support and feedback needed to make the most ambitious grand strategy game of all time a reality. Launching Europa Universalis V closes one era, but it opens…
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Release Steam · Official
Europa Universalis V release date announced + Pre-Purchase available now!
Be AmbitiousComing November 4thAlmost five hundred years of history unfold before you in Europa Universalis V, the latest version of one of the greatest strategy games of all time. Guide the destiny of any of hundreds of nations and societies in a simulated living world of…
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EU4 Summer Sale!
Hail, Conquerors! The summer sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the temperatures are rising…meaning it’s the perfect time to stay inside where it’s nice and cool and play video games. And lucky for you, we’ve provided the perfect excuse to stay parked in front of the…
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News Steam · Official
Europa Universalis V Announcement
Hello everyone, and welcome to a most Happy Thursday. I am Johan Andersson, Studio Manager and Game Director at Paradox Tinto. Today, we are no longer talking about any super top mega secrets with the codename Project Caesar. Today, we are unveiling the name of the game, Europa…
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News Steam · Official
Project Caesar Announcement - May 8th, 18:00 CEST
A New Era for Grand Strategy Begins May 8th, 6PM CEST / 9AM PDT. The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore - Ferdinand Magellan Be Ambitious.
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News Steam · Official
Modathon Spotlight + New Modding Guide
Greetings to our most loyal and lovely mod enjoyers and creators. Community Manger Ryagi here to bring you some updates on Modding! Firstly, we'd like to officially unveil our latest series over on YouTube. Our very own up to date EU4 Modding Guide. Whether you're crafting…
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EUIV is up to 90% off this PDX Spring Sale
Conquerors! Winter is over and spring has begun. What better way to bring some extra warmth into your life than... checks notes. Playing EU4? Whether you're conquering the world or making it by with a single province and a dream, we hope you enjoy our latest EU4 Spring Sale. Be…
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Event Steam · Official
Signups now open for Modathon Season 4
Modders, strategists, and EU4 enthusiasts—the EU4 Modathon is back! This community event is the perfect place to meet and collaborate with other EU4 modders. ▶ Have you never modded EU4 before and need some motivation or guidance to get started? ▶ Are you wanting to skillshare…
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News Steam · Official
Europa Universalis IV 90% off for RTS Fest!
Conquerors! We're happy to share that Europa Universalis IV is taking part in Steam's Real Time Strategy Fest. This means sales up to 90% off the base game and 70% select DLC. As with other recent sales, we offer the starter edition at 80% off making it one of the best options…
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News Steam · Official
Yet another hero emerges! Introducing the EUIV Platypus Samurai Plushie!
Conquerors! The official Samurai Platypus Plushie for Europa Universalis has joined the stage. He seeks to guard you and your shelves from harm. Sporting a trusty Katana and Wakizashi, this masked hero is sure to strike fear into the hearts of villains far and wide. As with our…
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Gold and Glory: EUIV + Victoria 3 bundle up for this autumn sale!
Conquerors! we bring you news of another sale, this time with a Twist... For a limited time, Europa Universalis 4 and Victoria 3 are bundling up to face the Autumn chills together! This dynamic bundle is now offered on Steam here: Aside from Gold and Glory, we also wanted to…
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In the news (4)
Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.
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PCGamesN
Before Europa Universalis 5, get Paradox's finest grand strategy games cheap
When it comes to the top grand strategy games on PC, Paradox Interactive is a name you can trust. The developer and publisher has brought us many of the most rich, involved, and expansive tactical experiences around for a long time coming. Next on its list is the recently…
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PCGamesN
Get Cities Skylines 2, Crusader Kings 3, and tons of strategy classics for cheap
Ah, the strategy game. More than any other genre, strategy is synonymous with the PC. From the earliest days of XCOM UFO Defense, through Civilization and Age of Empires, and right up to Stellaris, our beloved platform has been defined by base building, resource gathering, and…
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PCGamesN
Play Europa Universalis 4 for free this weekend, with a huge sale on everything
After more than a decade since it launched, Europa Universalis 4 remains one of developer Paradox's best grand strategy games to date. Still a central pillar of its lineup alongside the likes of Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Age of Wonders 4, new EU4 content is still coming…
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PCGamesN
Europa Universalis 4 is the cheapest it's ever been, right as four DLC are free
If there's one thing Paradox Interactive is great at, it's making grand strategy games. We've got Stellaris, Hearts of Iron 4, Crusader Kings 3, Victoria, and of course Europa Universalis 4 . With over a decade of updates and DLC, EU4 is a Steam stalwart that's easily the…
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Game overview
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.
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
- Released
- Aug 13, 2013
- Price
- $49.99
- Metacritic
- 87
- Recommendations
- 107K
View Europa Universalis IV on Steam →
Steam sources & verification dates
- Steam store data · verified
- Official Steam announcement feed · verified
- Steam player count · verified
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About Europa Universalis IV
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…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5850 Video Memory: 1 GB RAM DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 6 GB HD space Sound: Direct X- compatible soundcard Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer
- Languages
- English, German, French, Spanish - Spain
- DLC
- 33 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.europauniversalis4.com
Frequently asked questions
- Is Europa Universalis IV free to play?
- Europa Universalis IV is listed at $49.99 on Steam.
- What is the latest Europa Universalis IV update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "Europa Universalis Succession Bundle - Out Now!" (Dec 18, 2025), categorized as Release. Conquerors, Aristocrats, Diplomats and Revolutionaries! We're launching a new succession bundle for the Europa Universalis franchise designed for EU4 veterans looking to secure their succession and get into Europa Universalis V! Rewrite the history of the early modern world in…
- When was Europa Universalis IV released?
- Europa Universalis IV was released on Aug 13, 2013 by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto.
- What kind of game is Europa Universalis IV?
- Europa Universalis IV is a Simulation, Strategy game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 15, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Europa Universalis IV and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.