EU5 timeline is expected to span from 1356 to 1780. Johan confirmed a new start date between 1400s and 1444. Byzantium's absence from the start date is considered problematic
Founded in 1995 as Swedish game developer. Initially part of Paradox Interactive, then Paradox Entertainment. Split into two studios in 2012: Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio. Reorganized into five internal teams in 2021
Monarch points were initially praised but later criticized as too abstract. Current points system faces overflow issues and inefficient development. Monarch points are trivial to allocate, except for Rediplo
Paradox Development Studio developed the game in 2000. Based on 1993 French board game by Philippe Thibaut. Released in multiple countries from October 2000 to December 2001
Paradox Interactive's historical turn-based strategy games from 1400 to early 1800s. Series includes four main games and a planned fifth, Europa Universalis V. Features approximately 200 playable nations across various regions