Gamescom 2012: Europa Universalis IV Officially Announced + trailer & screens

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Fulfill Your Quest for Global Domination.

Your dreams of leading a global empire have laid dormant for too long. Now, Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Interactive promise to bring those dreams to life with Europa Universalis IV.
The award-winning series that has sold over a million copies and redefined grand strategy gaming for a generation is back with unprecedented flexibility, new options for imperial management, and the same deep commitment to historical gameplay that has made Europa Universalis the legendary franchise it is today.

Sign up at the Europa Universalis IV: Call to Arms webpage here:
http://signup.europauniversalis4.com/

Europa Universalis IV: A Call to Arms to Strategy Gamers of the World!
[video=youtube;PjPW6jRQAe4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjPW6jRQAe4[/video]

View the Europa Universalis IV Announcement trailer here:
[video=youtube;ONWTGEZKzn8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONWTGEZKzn8[/video]

Be a part of a worldwide community of over half a million players and experience the drama and tension that only the grand stage of history can provide. Following on the success of the critically acclaimed Crusader Kings II, Paradox Development Studio is ready to take you to worlds both old and new – each yours for the taking.

Europa Universalis IV Main Features:

• Make your own decisions: Nation building is completely flexible
• Use your Monarch Power: In this new system, a leader's traits will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay
• Experience history coming to life: The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events
• Turn the world into your playground: Enjoy over 300 years of gameplay in a lush topographical map in full 3D
• Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers in the all-new trade system
• Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system
• Go online and battle against your friends in an all-new multiplayer game mode that features hot-join, improved chatting, a new matchmaking server, and support for a standalone server
• Create your own history and customize your game: Europa Universalis IV gives you the chance to customize and mod practically anything your heart may desire

Read more:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EuropaUniversalis
Twitter: http://twitter.com/E_Universalis
Forum: http://bit.ly/MID7rK
Website: http://bit.ly/NtAKeJ

 

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Kaarle XII

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The cover is pretty nice, although it should definitely have a Swedish caroline in it

 

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i do really like the box art

 

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Did I just... hear... All-new trade system? With trade routes assigned on the map between ports?

Map looks gorgeous too!

 

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Love the new graphic. Expecting corresponding income from ports with high geographical value.

 

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Please make a Mac version!

Warder

 

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Is that explorer on the cover wearing pink speedos over his pants?

 

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*drools*

 

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I wonder how much of Magna Mundi is making it into this game?

 

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Officialy nothing of it, but i hope on many things, like the improved HRE, or the factions system.

 

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Kaarle XII said:

The cover is pretty nice, although it should definitely have a Swedish caroline in it

Click to expand...

Seconded!

 

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If I ever get my hands on an old style map like in the trailer I'm adding the PDS logo on it.

 

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Just take my money Paradox and give the people who pre-order access to beta!!!

 

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The Gods be Praised!

 

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Where do I pre-order!!?? The graphics seems so smooth, which i love! and It looks like they've added seasons as well.

 

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Just read a book about Peter the Great. Looking forward to reversing the outcome of Poltava in EUIV.

 

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The movie of Johan announcing the EU4 still not uploaded anywhere?

 

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delra said:

The movie of Johan announcing the EU4 still not uploaded anywhere?

Click to expand...

This one ? http://www.gamespot.com/events/gamescom-2012/video.html?sid=6391927&category=highlights

 

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Thx.

 

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Regina said:

Now, Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Interactive promise to bring those dreams to life with Europa Universalis IV.

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I think I just made a little happy dance in my pants.

YOU HAVE MY MONEY PARADOX!!! MAKE ME PROUD!!!