Map of Europa Universalis IV showing the Middle East and East Asia. Religions are prominently marked.

Europa Universalis IV gameplay in East Asia. Map with trade routes, colored territories, and in-game UI.

A map from Europa Universalis IV showing the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa, with provinces and political borders.

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Europa Universalis IV is the fourth video game in the amazing, award-winning Europa Universalis franchise. Europa Universalis IV will give you a nation to lead, and you have to make it a feared, powerful force throughout the years so that you can achieve global power. Make your mark on history as you lead your people throughout the ages with complete freedom to do anything you want to. Explore the unknown lands, trade and amass treasure as you become a master trader, fight many wars to conquer land or protect your own, and become a diplomat and establish an empire without going into war. Europa Universalis IV allows you to truly build your nation in whatever way you want to, the player has complete freedom and almost limitless possibilities. The new system that has men and women at the top that directly affect the gameplay makes the game that much interesting, as it introduces some unique elements not seen much in strategy games. Meet various geniuses and important historical figures as you take part in thousands of interesting historical events. Europa Universalis IV has a beautiful topographical map that even has dynamic seasonal effects. The new trade system will allow you to take control of important trade routes and own the world with the immense amount of wealth that you amass. The diplomatic system got a whole lot deeper, as you can now use coalitions, support rebels, and even use royal marriages to make deals and become a cunning diplomat. Europa Universalis IV even allows you to play with your friends, up to 32 of them, as you all put your efforts together to handle a whole nation. Build your empire and expanded by trading, using diplomacy, or by waging war, Europa Universalis IV offers you tons of ways to play the game, each interesting and distinct in its own way.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

: What is the significance of 'Aggressive Expansion' and how does it influence my diplomatic relations with other nations?
Aggressive Expansion (AE) is a core mechanic in Europa Universalis IV that represents the negative diplomatic opinion other nations gain when you expand your borders aggressively, especially by taking provinces in their culture or religion, or those they have claims on. High AE can lead to powerful coalitions forming against you, making further expansion extremely difficult and potentially leading to your downfall. Managing AE is crucial for maintaining a stable realm and navigating the complex web of international diplomacy.; How do 'Manpower' and 'Professionalism' interact, and what are the long-term implications for military campaigns?
Manpower is the pool of available soldiers you can recruit and reinforce your armies with. It regenerates slowly over time and is consumed rapidly during wars. Professionalism, on the other hand, is a stat gained primarily through interacting with your military traditions and certain events, and it provides various military bonuses, including reduced reinforcement cost and faster morale recovery. Striking a balance between maintaining a healthy manpower pool for immediate needs and investing in Professionalism for long-term military efficiency is key to successful warmaking.; Explain the 'Trade Company' system and its role in establishing and controlling global commerce.
Trade Companies are a mechanic introduced for nations with certain government types or owning territories outside of their main continent. They allow you to establish a presence in regions where you don't own full states, unlocking unique buildings and bonuses that enhance trade power and income generated in that region. Effectively utilizing Trade Companies is vital for nations seeking to dominate global trade routes and extract wealth from distant lands.; What are 'Mercantilism' and 'Trade Steering,' and how do they contribute to a nation's economic strategy?
Mercantilism is a national statistic that increases your own trade power and reduces the trade power of foreign nations in your home trade node. It's typically increased through specific actions and policies. Trade Steering is the act of directing trade income from downstream trade nodes to upstream ones, ideally culminating in your home node where you can collect it. Mastering both Mercantilism and Trade Steering is fundamental to maximizing your nation's economic output and outmaneuvering rivals in the global marketplace.

Patch Notes

1.37.4 - 9/18/24 (Hotfix 1.37.4 is Now Live!)
1.37.3 - 9/10/24 (1.37.3 Patch is now LIVE!)
1.37.2 - 6/13/24 (1.37.2 Patch is now LIVE!)
1.37.1 - 5/16/24 (1.37.1 Patch is now LIVE!)
1.36 - 12/19/23 (Reflections on 1.36 & 2023)
1.36.2 - 12/12/23 (1.36.2 Patch is now LIVE!)
1.36.1 - 11/14/23 (1.36.1 Hotfix is now LIVE!)
1.35.6 - 7/5/23 (Patch 1.35.6 is Now Live!)
1.35.5 - 6/27/23 (1.35.5 Hotfix is now LIVE!)
1.35.4 - 6/20/23 (Patch 1.35.4 is now live!)
1.35.3 - 5/5/23 (Hotfix 1.35.3 is Now Live!)
1.35.2 - 5/4/23 (Patch 1.35.2 is Now Live!)
1.35.1 - 4/20/23 (1.35.1 Hotfix is now LIVE!)
1.34.5 - 11/23/22 (Europa Universalis patch 1.34.5 [minor])
1.34.3 - 9/22/22 (1.34.3 Sweden Patchnotes)
1.33.3 - 4/7/22 (1.33.3 France Hotfix now LIVE!)
1.32.2 - 11/30/21 (1.32.2 is now LIVE!)
1.32.1 - 11/15/21 (1.32.1 Songhai is now LIVE!)
1.31.5 - 7/8/21 (EU4: 1.31.5 Majapahit is now LIVE!)
1.31.4 - 6/3/21 (EU4: 1.31.4 Majapahit is now LIVE!)
1.31.3 - 5/12/21 (EU4: 1.31.3 Majapahit is now LIVE!)
1.31.2 - 5/3/21 (EU4: 1.31.2 Majapahit is now LIVE!)
1.31.1 - 4/28/21 (EU4: 1.31.1 Majapahit is now LIVE!)
1.30.4 - 2/17/21 (Game reverted to 1.30.4)
1.30.3 - 6/23/20 (Hotfix 1.30.3 is Now Live!)
1.29.6 - 4/23/20 (1.29.6 Released)
1.29.5 - 2/7/20 (Patch 1.29.5: Bugfixes)
1.29.4 - 1/21/20 (Patch 1.29.4: Experimentation)
1.29.3 - 12/9/19 (Patch 1.29.3: Small Bugfixes)
1.28.3 - 2/4/19 (Europa Universalis patch 1.28.3 Released!)
1.28.2 - 12/18/18 (EU4: 1.28.2 Hotfix Patch is now live!)
1.28.1 - 12/11/18 (Hotfix 1.28.1 is now live (Checksum 4648))
1.28 - 12/11/18 (1.28 Spain Update is now live [checksum f937])
1.25.1 - 4/9/18 (England 1.25.1 Hotfix patch is now LIVE!)
1.25 - 3/20/18 (1.25 England Update released [checksum 0fb2])
1.23.1 - 11/29/17 (Hotfix 1.23.1 is now Available! [checksum 1dc0])
1.22.1 - 6/20/17 (Hotfix 1.22.1 is now Live! [checksum 3d00] - Not for problem reports)
1.21.1 - 4/27/17 (Hotfix 1.21.1 is now Live!)
1.21 - 4/25/17 (1.21 Hungary Update is now live [checksum bbec])
1.20.1 - 4/11/17 (1.20.1 Hotfix released [Checksum 07f1])
1.20 - 4/6/17 (Update 1.20 Ming live now! [checksum 072a])
1.19 - 11/24/16 (The 1.19 Denmark Update is now live!)
1.18.3 - 10/14/16 (Hotfix Patch 1.18.3 released)
1.18.2 - 10/12/16 (Hotfix Patch 1.18.2 released)
1.18 - 10/10/16 (Patch 1.18 - The Prussia Patch - Changelog)
1.17.1 - 6/9/16 (Hotfix 1.17.1 Released now [checksum 6704])
v1.16.2 - 4/8/16 (Hotfix - v1.16.2 [checksum 3a8e])
1.16 - 4/4/16 (Europa Universalis IV - patch 1.16 - Patch Notes)
1.15 - 1/27/16 (Europa Universalis IV - Patch 1.15 is now live!)