Dev Diary #98: Important Studio News

[Paghalay]

Actually pleasantly surprised, I was hoping to see some massive news gameplay wise, but getting massive news developer wise is also very pleasing to see. Been loving the direction of development so far, I look forward to seeing how far the extra manpower can bring the game.

 

[lukaslunt]

Get excited man, this isn't to do with the game itself but it bodes really good things for the future.

Sorry but I am only judging the results. I am one of those who feared that Imperator would be quickly forgotten while hoping to be wrong and I hope this team will do a good job and prove me that I was wrong. I expected information on the future, but we will have to wait until Monday (after we were made to wait 4 days for this).

 

[Bovrick]

That's plenty of new people for a dead game welcome and good luck!

 

[Uxigadur]

I wish you all the best.
I am willing to cheer for you in future updates.

Now, any info about the game? please?

 

[Snow Crystal]

What was the reason to open a second Pdx-Dev-Studio back then? Where is it located?

There's actually quite a lot of Paradox studios these days.
Paradox Development Studio - Stockholm (Sweden)
Paradox Arctic - Umeå (Sweden)
Paradox Thalassic - Malmö (Sweden)
Paradox Tinto - Barcelona (Spain)
Paradox Tectonic - Berkeley, California (USA)

In addition to other studios that Paradox Interactive owns, but who don't have the Paradox name.
Triumph Studios - Delft (Netherlands)
Harebrained Schemes - Seattle, Washington (USA)
Iceflake Studios - Tampere (Finland)
Playrion Gamestudio - Paris (France)

 

[Limak]

Sorry but I am only judging the results. I am one of those who feared that Imperator would be quickly forgotten while hoping to be wrong and I hope this team will do a good job and prove me that I was wrong. I expected information on the future, but we will have to wait until Monday (after we were made to wait 4 days for this).

While I'm very happy that they got extra hands and minds on Imperator and I wish to the new team all the best I do agree that it probably should have not been a Dev diary.

I was hoping for a meaty in game content update info and feel a bit frustrated to have to wait till Monday again (if it will be the case). Just a statement to how much I want new updates to be released

 

[Kristaliorn]

Hey ace people. Thanks for your hard work! Hope you enjoy bringing this game more love and seeing it fulfil its full potential. Once again , Thank you!

 

[Todie]

Oh, Hi there!

I cant wait to hear what you guys have been working on..!

 

[ashandresash]

Good news, seeing more people commited to improving IR. Nine months working on a new DLC... I hope it means an inminent delivery .

 

[fabius]

Oh this truly is fantastic news! This actually well exceeded my anticipation. Yeah, no content news, but this bodes so much better for IR reaching its potential !


Psss, (whispers: anybody know a great route for extracting an espionage mission in Malmo?)

 

[the_korben]

Good to hear about and see a new team working on this great game. Can't wait to see how it will develop even further. Now, if you excuse me, I have to get my Athens back into shape ...

 

[Veltri]

Can you make differents units icon? That's a great difference!

 

[crownsteler]

This is actually really great news. I did not expect this (and was perpetually worried). Welcome aboard guys! Looking forward to what you have in store for us.

Paradox Arctic - Umeå (Sweden)

I have so many questions... How did that come about? It seems like such a random place to found a (division of a) company.

 

[lgonggr]

Hi guys and gals, keep up the good work

 

[Stianas]

Welcome!

Despite playing CK3 at the moment, I am still very eager to see what the future holds for Imperator Rome!

On my wish list is some more flavour for the tribes.

 

[Symbra]

This is fantastic news. I am now very hopeful for the future!

In terms of DLC content, (I assume you won't tell us yet but ) what kind of DLC are you looking/wishing to release? I would of course love to see more flavor packs and especially adding unique mechanics and such to certain nations/cultures/religions to differentiate them more in playthroughs, rather than just modifiers.

I would also love to see DLC expansions more akin to EU4 and HOI4, adding hosts of new features and mechanics.

Another cool thing would be DLCs that add additional start dates, Classical Greece, Alexander, Caesar with Gallic and Civil war, Triumvirate and Roman Empire, Christianity etc. With maybe unique mechanics for those starts. A later start would also extend the timeline for all previous dates and if there is something like an Attila DLC for CK3 you could have a converter from Imperator to CK3.

 

[Telenil]

We are indeed working in parallel, with both PDS and Thalassic making future releases.

If I understand that correctly, this is somewhat similar to what Podcat described yesterday for the HoI4 focus trees? The main team working on a big expansion with new mechanics, and a second group heavier on artist/content designers working on content-pack-esque updates?

What kind of releases, you ask? Well, I won't tell you, because I am an evil sadist.

soon.jpg, etc

Telenil is currently scheming: Assassinate Jamor.

 

[Ergion]

Regards!! I hope Imperator Rome continues to improve with your work.

 

[Limbojack]

I'm glad to see the I:R team growing in size, but I'm also quite disappointed that we're still in the dark when it comes to 1.6, considering how 1.5 was released four weeks ago.

 

[Jayavarman]

There's actually quite a lot of Paradox studios these days.
Paradox Development Studio - Stockholm (Sweden)
Paradox Arctic - Umeå (Sweden)
Paradox Thalassic - Malmö (Sweden)
Paradox Tinto - Barcelona (Spain)
Paradox Tectonic - Berkeley, California (USA)

In addition to other studios that Paradox Interactive owns, but who don't have the Paradox name.
Triumph Studios - Delft (Netherlands)
Harebrained Schemes - Seattle, Washington (USA)
Iceflake Studios - Tampere (Finland)
Playrion Gamestudio - Paris (France)

Paradox Rome when?