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Crusader Kings devs Paradox officially reveal Afterworld, a Fallout-flavoured grand strategy game in which you can overrun America with a cannibal cult
Paradox Interactive has officially announced Afterworld, a new post-apocalyptic grand strategy game set in a procedurally generated North America. Developed by the creators of Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron IV, the game features wasteland tribes, cannibal cults, and a focus on rebuilding society after a cataclysm. Game director Dan Lind described it as Paradox's first non-historical setting in a decade, with gameplay elements drawing comparisons to Frostpunk and Mad Max.
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.
Fallout meets Crusader Kings as Paradox accidentally leaks its next grand strategy game ahead of Gamescom reveal
Paradox Interactive's next grand strategy game, Afterworld, a post-apocalyptic title described as Fallout meets Crusader Kings, was accidentally leaked ahead of its planned reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The game's official Discord server described it as a survival grand strategy game where players lead survivors, manage settlements, and wage wars. The leak occurred through forum filters and a now-removed Discord server, with Paradox's official website featuring a teaser countdown for the reveal.
Paradox commits a classic blunder and accidentally leaks its own post-apocalyptic grand strategy game
Paradox Interactive accidentally leaked its unannounced post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, Afterworld, through its own forum filters. The game's description was later found on Discord, detailing a survival grand strategy experience focused on leading a tribe, rediscovering technology, and managing settlements. Players have expressed mixed reactions, with some hoping for a fantasy setting instead.
