Was bislang noch bei Europa Universalis IV zum Glück fehlte, war die offizielle Bestätigung seitens Paradox'. Die legten die Schweden heute nach. Ab sofort können sich Hardcore-Strategen mit EU-Faible also ganz ungetrübt aufs dritte Quartal 2013 freuen.

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- Make your own decisions: Nation building is completely flexible
- Use your Monarch Power: In this new system, a leader's traits will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay
- Experience history coming to life: The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events
- Turn the world into your playground: Enjoy over 300 years of gameplay in a lush topographical map in full 3D
- Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers in the all-new trade system
- Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system
- Go online and battle against your friends in an all-new multiplayer game mode that features hot-join, improved chatting, a new matchmaking server, and support for a standalone server
 - Create your own history and customize your game: Europa Universalis IV gives you the chance to customize and mod practically anything your heart may desire