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Stellaris is getting space nomads and scenarios for its 10th birthday
Paradox Interactive announced Season 10 for Stellaris, which will introduce space nomads, allowing players to control species without a homeworld using mobile arkships. The update also includes the Willpower expansion focused on Ideologies and new scenarios like a king-of-the-hill PvP mode and a roguelike ship journey. Game director Stephen Murray discussed the technical challenges and design inspirations behind these new features.
Europa Universalis 5's latest patch notes took up 72 pages on a Google Doc so I think it might be a big one
Paradox Tinto has released Europa Universalis 5's largest update yet, patch 1.2 'Echinades,' which spans 72 pages of patch notes. The update introduces significant content for the Balkans, overhauls the economy and religious systems, and improves military mechanics. Alongside the patch, the game's first DLC, focused on the Byzantine Empire, is also available.
Europa Universalis 5's 'biggest update yet' expands the Balkans, overhauls the economy, and fixes more…
Paradox Interactive has released the Encinades update for Europa Universalis 5, described as its biggest yet. This update significantly overhauls the game's economy, expands the Balkans region with new historical events and advances, and reworks the Orthodoxy system. The patch also includes over 2,000 bug fixes, addressing issues like The Wars of the Roses event and country liberation.
Civilization 7 has been profitable despite design missteps
Despite controversial design changes in Civilization 7's "Ages" system, which have led to lower player counts compared to previous installments on Steam, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed the game is a profitable enterprise. The article also touches on player sentiment regarding the game's design and potential future updates.
Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix Released
The immersion pack Fate of the Phoenix for the grand strategy game Europa Universalis V is now available on Steam. This is the first DLC released for the Windows title, which originally launched six months ago.
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.
Total War: Warhammer 40k's map reveals fill me with faith that Creative Assembly can handle the setting's…
Creative Assembly's recent Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Show and Tell livestream has eased concerns about the studio's ability to handle the vast and complex 40k universe. The reveals showcased detailed planet maps and massive, dense battle maps with destructible elements, suggesting a grand strategy experience that can maintain replayability across its expansive star systems.
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.
Victoria 3: The Great Wave Released
The Great Wave, a new naval-focused expansion for Paradox Game Studios' grand strategy title Victoria 3, is now available on Steam. The DLC adds new content for Windows, macOS, and Linux players and is also included in the game's season pass.
Gold Gold Adventure Gold adds Conquest Mode, Steam Deck features & Fox Girls before 1.0 Launch on May 15th
Gold Gold Adventure Gold is set to launch out of Early Access on May 15th with a new Conquest Mode, improved controller support beneficial for Steam Deck users, and additional content. Developer CanCanCanAMan has been adding new missions, characters, and gameplay mechanics since the game entered Early Access in July 2025.
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.
Europa Universalis 5 is getting its first big DLC in May, a race to save the crumbling Byzantine Empire
Paradox Interactive announced that the first major DLC for Europa Universalis 5, titled Fate of the Phoenix, will be released on May 6th. This expansion focuses on the Byzantine Empire, introducing new mechanics for Orthodoxy and bureaucracy, and offering players the chance to restore the empire or embrace Hellenism. The article also touches on Paradox's ongoing DLC strategy for its grand strategy titles.
REBUILD AND RESTORE BYZANTINE MIGHT IN NEW EUROPA UNIVERSALIS V ADD-ON
Paradox Interactive announced that the Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack will be released on May 6, 2026, for PC. This add-on focuses on the Byzantine Empire, introducing new historical content, mechanics like Byzantine Bureaucracies, and unique events to restore its former glory.
REBUILD AND RESTORE BYZANTINE MIGHT IN NEW EUROPA UNIVERSALIS V ADD-ON
Paradox Interactive announced that the Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack will be released on May 6, 2026, for PC. This add-on focuses on the Byzantine Empire, introducing new content, mechanics, and historical events for players to restore its former glory. The pack will be available for $9.99.
Hearts of Iron IV DLC Lets You Rewrite Czechoslovakia’s WWII Fate
Paradox Interactive has released the Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time DLC, allowing players to rewrite Czechoslovakia's World War II fate with four distinct historical paths. The DLC introduces new mechanics like Army Industry Management and Army Readiness Balance of Power, offering players the chance to explore alternate histories for the nation.
A new Hearts of Iron 4 DLC just gave a pivotal WW2 nation the chance to change history
The latest Hearts of Iron 4 DLC, Peace For Our Time, allows players to alter the course of history for Czechoslovakia in the lead-up to World War II. The expansion introduces new focus trees and branching paths for the nation, offering alternative scenarios beyond historical events. The DLC is available now for $5.99 and is also part of HoI 4 Expansion Pack 2.
Hearts of Iron IV’s Peace for Our Time DLC Is Lowkey Giving Major Czech Resistance Vibes
Paradox Interactive has detailed the upcoming Peace for Our Time DLC for Hearts of Iron IV, focusing on Czechoslovakia with new mechanics like Army Readiness Balance of Power and an adaptive weapons sales system. The DLC also includes content for Germany and integrates with existing DLCs like Arms Against Tyranny, offering a modular approach to content delivery. A specific release date is not yet set but is expected within weeks.
Holy Moly, Crusader Kings 3 Will Let You Play as a Pope
Paradox Interactive announced that Crusader Kings 3 will receive a new core expansion titled By God Alone. This expansion will introduce playable popes to the grand strategy game, allowing players to take on the role of the Pope.