Paradox Interactive, the mastermind behind stellar titles like Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, has something "ambitious" up its sleeve that it plans to unveil next week. The studio, renowned for crafting strategy games that have transported players from the Roman Empire to the far reaches of the galaxy over the last 25 years, is gearing up to announce a major new addition to the genre.

The highly anticipated game, known by the codename "Caesar," has been a topic of discussion on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have not only kept the community engaged but have also invited feedback on various aspects such as feature ideas, core game systems, and historical research. Now, Paradox is ready to lift the veil on Project Caesar and reveal it to the world.

The most recent "Tinto Talks"—named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game—delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the climactic "War of Religions," a pivotal event involving all Western Christian confessions. This discussion was part of the broader context of their "super-top-secret game," Project Caesar.

Adding to the intrigue, the announcement video is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that Caesar might be a new entry in that beloved series. While nothing is confirmed, the community is buzzing with excitement and theories, with many believing it could be related to Europa Universalis.

To uncover the truth behind the rumors and see what Paradox has in store, tune into the announcement video at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025. This promises to be "a new era for grand strategy."

IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis IV, praised it highly, awarding it an 8.9/10 and stating: "Europa Universalis IV brings accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."