Fives Ideas for Europa Universalis 5

28 Jul 2020Strategy Gamer

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On the surface, Europa Universalis 4 may look like nothing more than a map and a cartographer's dream, but it has nevertheless exerted a powerful hold on our imaginations and further established grand strategy games as a strategy tour de force.

There are few strategy games in which every single decision has so much impact on the state of the world - a game of such bewildering complexity that it inspires countless inner historians - with so many rules and mechanics that the learning curve stretches into the hundreds of hours.

But EU4 is seven years old now, and is showing signs of age. With Crusader Kings 3 just around the corner ushering in a new era of grand-strategy titles, now is a good time to start thinking about Europa Universalis 5. I've put together several suggestions that could be incorporated into a sequel. Let's take a look...

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Historically, the tumultuous relationship between the crown and the estates was often the focus of internal conflict throughout much of the period. Even as late as the 18th century, these localised bodies intersected with the life of the citizens in a much more intimate manner than the monarchy or the state.

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