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Paradox's grand strategy game Afterworld hasn't got a fixed history, it changes with every playthrough
Paradox's upcoming post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, Afterworld, will feature a procedurally generated history that changes with each playthrough. Game director Dan Lind explains that this dynamic approach to world-building, including the fate of cities like Las Vegas, is crucial for encouraging exploration and replayability. While some elements like faction placement will be more consistent, the game aims to offer a unique experience every time.
Afterworld, Paradox's post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, let me conquer Florida with a band of alcoholic mutant…
Paradox Development Studio's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, offers a post-apocalyptic sandbox where players can lead various survivor factions. The preview highlights the game's deep systems for managing settlements, laws, and belief systems, drawing comparisons to Stellaris and Hearts of Iron 4. While ambitious and featuring unique mechanics like granular population management and an exploration-driven tech tree, the alpha build still requires significant polish and onboarding improvements.
Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims to attract new players by incorporating strong role-playing game elements into its post-apocalyptic setting. Game director Dan Lind explained that the focus on discovery and cultural development, alongside RPG-like tribe origins, is intended to make the genre more accessible. The game builds upon Paradox's legacy of complex strategy titles like Crusader Kings III and Stellaris, but with a fresh approach to player onboarding.
When Crusader Kings 3: By God Alone comes out, I'm going to turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest
The upcoming Crusader Kings 3 expansion, By God Alone, will allow players to take control of the Catholic Church and customize its doctrines, including the acceptance of polyamory. This feature enables players to manage religious tenets, deal with diverging archdioceses, and influence papal succession to create a personalized religious experience within the grand strategy game.
The studio behind Crusader Kings and Hearts of Iron just revealed its first non-historical title in a decade — Afterworld is a new strategy game set in an original post-apocalyptic America
Paradox Development Studio has revealed Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in an original post-apocalyptic America. Created by the developers behind Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron 4, Afterworld aims to be their most approachable title yet, focusing on rebuilding civilization and navigating tribal laws before expanding to continental-scale conflict. The game is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Paradox's next grand strategy game is taking cues from Fallout and Mad Max
Paradox Development Studio has officially revealed Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in post-apocalyptic North America. Drawing inspiration from Fallout and Mad Max, the game features immortal leaders, tribal survival mechanics, and an exploration-driven tech tree. Dan Lind, formerly of Hearts of Iron 4, is leading development on this new non-historical setting.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Cities Skylines may get the Lego treatment, as Korean ratings for new Paradox game, Persona 4 Revival, and more appear online
A Korean ratings board listing suggests a new Lego-themed city builder game, Lego Skylines, is in development. This news comes as the Cities Skylines series faces challenges, with developer Colossal Order parting ways with publisher Paradox Interactive. The ratings board also listed potential new titles for Gears of War, Ace Combat, and a Persona 4 remake.
32 Best Strategy Games To Play Over And Over Again In 2026
This guide highlights 32 of the best strategy games available to play, spanning various subgenres like city-builders, real-time strategy, and turn-based tactics. The list includes both classic titles and modern releases, emphasizing games that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the featured games are playable on PC and consoles, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
