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Europa Universalis PC

An epic grand strategy game by Paradox Development Studio, the action of which takes place throughout 300 years of turbulent history of the Old Continent — since the Great Discoveries (1492) to the Napoleonic Wars (1792).

Strategy | RTS | grand strategy | multiplayer | singleplayer | internet | LAN

Europa Universalis Release Date PC

20October2000

developer: Paradox Development Studio publisher: Strategy First Official website

English language game language: English

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Europa Universalis is a real-time strategy war game which action takes place throughout 300 years of European history; from the times of great discoveries (1492) until Napoleonic wars (1792). In total, there are over 75 different European countries and duchies of that period to interact with. The player may choose one superpower of that time, such as Spain, England, Prussia, France, Portugal or Poland, and depending on his decisions, the fate of his country and its neighbors will differ.

The player influences the growth of the military, economy and diplomacy. It is possible to build and command naval fleets, train infantry, discover unknown lands with help of conquistadors, and acquire new resources. Advanced diplomatic options allow not only for war, but also for forming alliances and trade treaties. Clever management of our country gives it a chance to become the strongest European superpower. The game contains over 2000 actual historical characters and events, which, in result, ensures that the game world is absorbing and believable.

  • Ruling over different countries.
  • Careful modelling of the appearance of the military, flags and coats of arms of over 60 historical countries.
  • Over 700 provinces to conquer and colonize.
  • Over 150 different missions.
  • Multiplayer via LAN or the Internet.

Last updated on 16 July 2024

Game mode: single / multiplayer   Multiplayer mode: Internet   Player counter: 1 - 8  

Media type: 1 CD

User score: 8.4 / 10 based on 626 votes.

Age restrictions Europa Universalis: Good for all ages.

Europa Universalis System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Recommended:
  • Pentium II 300MHz
  • 64MB RAM
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