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

Paradox Interactive, the renowned developer behind Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3, is gearing up to unveil an "ambitious" new project next week. While specifics remain under wraps, the studio has a rich 25-year history of crafting strategy games that span from the Roman Empire to the far reaches of space. Now, they're poised to reveal their next major title in the genre, which is currently shrouded in mystery under the codename "Caesar."

The enigmatic Project Caesar has been the subject of numerous "Tinto Talks" developer diaries on Paradox's forums. These discussions have not only welcomed community feedback on features, game systems, and historical research but have also built anticipation for the game's full reveal. The latest of these diaries, hosted by Barcelona-based Studio Tinto, delved into the mechanics of Protestant religions and hinted at a "War of Religions" scenario involving all Western Christian confessions.

Adding to the intrigue, the announcement video for this mysterious game is set to premiere on the official Europa Universalis YouTube channel. This has led many fans to speculate that Project Caesar might be a new installment in the Europa Universalis series, although nothing has been confirmed yet. Discussions on platforms like Reddit reflect this speculation, with users noting the subtle hints dropped in the developer diaries and the choice of channel for the reveal.

"Dev Diaries haven't called it EU5 but everything we have been teased thus far heavily implies it," one player reminded on Reddit. Another, responding to the channel choice, teased: "There might've been clues along the way huh." A third user explained, "I mean, it was an open secret for over a year thanks to the Tinto Talks Threads on Paradox forums."

To uncover the truth behind Project Caesar and see if the rumors hold water, mark your calendars for Paradox's video premiere on May 8, 2025, at 9am PDT (12pm EDT, 5pm UK time). This event promises to usher in "a new era for grand strategy."

IGN's review of the last Europa Universalis game, Europa Universalis IV, awarded it an impressive 8.9/10, praising it for bringing "accessibility and flexibility to the strategy series without compromising its complexity." As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await what Paradox Interactive has in store with Project Caesar.