Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3 Dev Paradox Teases it's Next Big Grand Strategy Game — And Fans Think They've Worked Out What It Is

Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3 developer Paradox Interactive has teased an "ambitious" new project, set to be unveiled next week. Although specifics remain under wraps, Paradox reminded fans of its 25-year legacy of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the stars, hinting that they are ready to announce the next major title in the genre.

The upcoming game, codenamed "Caesar," has been the subject of much discussion on the studio's forums through a series of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. These diaries have invited community feedback on various aspects such as feature ideas, key game systems, and historical research. Now, Paradox is gearing up to reveal Caesar to the world.

The most recent "Tinto Talks" episode, named after the Barcelona-based Studio Tinto developing the game, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and the "final situation involving all Western Christian confessions, the War of Religions," in their "entirely super-top-secret game with the codename Project Caesar." Furthermore, the announcement video will premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel, fueling speculation that this new title might be an addition to the Europa Universalis series.

Despite the lack of official confirmation, fans are buzzing with theories. "Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," noted one player on Reddit. Another chimed in, "There might've been clues along the way huh," in response to the video's scheduled debut on the Europa Universalis channel. "I mean, it was an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks Threads on Paradox forums," added another enthusiast.

To uncover the truth behind the rumors, tune into Paradox's reveal video at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time) on May 8, 2025, and witness the dawn of "a new era for grand strategy."

IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis IV, awarded it a score of 8.9/10, praising its ability to "bring accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity."