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Nordic Game Awards 2026: Final Nominations Revealed
The Nordic Game Awards 2026 have revealed their nominations, celebrating games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place on May 28th at Slagthuset in Malmö, hosted by actor Magnus Bruun. Nominees span categories such as Best Game, Best Art, and Best Technology, highlighting the region's development talent.
"Your infidelity will no longer be broadcasted to everyone as it happens" declares Crusader Kings 3's latest patch, unless you made a baby at a certain time
Paradox Interactive has released a new patch for Crusader Kings 3 that addresses an issue where infidelity could be publicly broadcasted within the game. The update, targeting problems from version 1.19, also fixes an exploit for unlimited renown in the Iberian Dominance ending and allows characters at their concubine limit to offer them to others.
Paradox Interactive announced as publisher for Transport Fever 3
Paradox Interactive has been announced as the publisher for Urban Games' upcoming simulation title, Transport Fever 3, set to release later this year. While Paradox will handle publishing duties, Urban Games retains full rights to the series. The game will feature native support for Linux and macOS, along with an extensive modding program.
Urban Games partners with Paradox Interactive to publish Transport Fever 3
Urban Games has partnered with Paradox Interactive, the company behind titles like Cities: Skylines, Stellaris, and Crusader Kings, to handle publishing duties for its upcoming simulation game, Transport Fever 3.
Transport Fever 3 will be published by Paradox Interactive
Urban Games has announced that Transport Fever 3 will be published by Paradox Interactive and is slated for release this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The partnership will allow Urban Games to enhance the game's development with additional support and expertise, while retaining full ownership of the intellectual property and creative direction.
Transport Fever 3 dev's new deal with Cities Skylines 2 publisher Paradox "will have nothing but positive effects"
Urban Games, the developer of Transport Fever 3, has announced a publishing deal with Paradox Interactive, the publisher of Cities Skylines 2. The partnership, set to launch in 2026, aims to leverage Paradox's expertise while Urban Games retains full creative control over the IP. Despite concerns stemming from Cities Skylines 2's rocky launch and subsequent internal studio changes, both companies emphasize a shared player-first approach and commitment to the game's original vision.
Relive the Glories of Byzantium in Fate of the Phoenix
Paradox Interactive has released Fate of the Phoenix, the first immersion pack for Europa Universalis V, focusing on the Byzantine Empire. The DLC adds new content, including unique systems for bureaucracy, societal values like Latinitas vs Romanismos, and a new disaster to challenge players. It also includes more Orthodox content, Hellenism and Latin culture options, and new art and flavor events.
Paradox Interactive übernimmt das Publishing für Transport Fever 3 von Urban Games für 2026
Paradox Interactive will publish Urban Games' upcoming title, Transport Fever 3, set for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game challenges players to build and manage vast transport empires across four distinct climate zones, featuring over 250 vehicles and a dynamically evolving world.
Transport Fever 3 to be published by Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive will publish Urban Games' upcoming transport simulation title, Transport Fever 3, in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game will feature railways, roads, shipping, and air transport across diverse environments with over 250 authentic vehicles. Both companies expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting shared values and a player-centric approach.
Paradox Interactive to Publish Urban Games’ Transport Fever 3 in 2026
Paradox Interactive will publish Urban Games' upcoming title, Transport Fever 3, set to release in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will feature deep transport empire management across four distinct environments with over 250 authentic vehicles. This partnership aims to leverage Paradox's expertise in management titles to enhance the game's development and reach.
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Oaths & Ashes - a thrilling VN set in the deep, grim Vampire the Masquerade universe is announced!
Revive The Spark and Paradox Interactive have announced "Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths & Ashes," a narrative visual novel set in contemporary Berlin, scheduled for release in 2026. The game features two protagonists with contrasting abilities and choices that impact a political map of the city, drawing mechanics from Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition.
Hearts of Iron IV Gets Czech Focus Tree Update in Patch 1.18.1 | HappyGamer
Hearts of Iron IV has received patch 1.18.1, introducing a new focus tree for Czechoslovakia with narrative paths like "Wielding the Hammer" and "Emergency Measures." This update allows players to explore alternate history scenarios, including demanding territory from Austria and deeper cooperation with Poland, alongside visual upgrades for the Bohemia formable nation and various bug fixes.
Stellaris Season 10 Expansion Pass
Paradox Interactive has released the Season 10 Expansion Pass for the grand strategy game Stellaris. This pass will grant access to future content updates for the game, which is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Season 10 Expansion Pass Available Today for Stellaris
Paradox Interactive has released the Season 10 Expansion Pass for Stellaris, featuring new stories and gameplay experiences. The pass includes four upcoming content packs and the Vipra the Vapor Species Portrait Pack, with the first major expansion, Nomads, arriving in Q2 2026. A free 4.3.5 patch with bug fixes also launched today, alongside anniversary celebrations planned for May.
Cities: Skylines II Launches Paradox Mods Platform Improvements And Spring Cleaning Patch | Console Creatures
Iceflake Studios and Paradox Interactive have released an update for Cities: Skylines II that overhauls the Paradox Mods platform. The update introduces features for sharing and downloading playsets, improves UI speed, and enables parallel downloads for up to three mods simultaneously to streamline the modding process.
Hearts of Iron IV Devs Ask Players: Should Achievements Be Easier? | HappyGamer
Paradox Interactive is surveying Hearts of Iron IV players to gather feedback on potential changes to the game's achievement system. The survey asks whether Iron Man mode and the use of mods should still be required for earning achievements. This discussion comes as the game receives new DLC and prepares for future content drops, with the developer seeking community input on accessibility and the meaning of achievements.
Foundry: Rails & Reactors Update Out Now
Paradox Arc and Channel 3 Entertainment have released the Rails and Reactors update for the first-person factory-building game Foundry. This update introduces trains for resource transportation, a new Xeno Power Plant for late-game energy generation, construction drones, and additional automation components. Foundry is a PC title focused on building and optimizing robot factories in a voxel world.
Build a Navy Grand Enough for Your Ambitions
Paradox Interactive has released The Great Wave expansion for its grand strategy game Victoria 3. The expansion introduces a ship designer for creating custom fleets, new diplomatic options including ship purchase treaties and gunboat diplomacy, and new historical narrative content focused on Japan's social and political reforms during the late Edo period. The Great Wave is available as a standalone purchase or as part of the Victoria 3 Volume 3 expansion pass.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Gets "Largest Update to Date"
Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room have released Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's Spring Update, described as the game's largest to date. This update introduces significant quality-of-life improvements, a revamped melee combat system with usable weapons and a guard feature, tutorial collectibles, a new save checkpoint system, and the ability to fast-travel to informant locations. Additionally, several main quests have been converted into sidequests, offering players more choice.
