About Europa Universalis V

Europa Universalis V unfolds almost five hundred years of history, giving you command of any of hundreds of nations and societies within a simulated living world of remarkable depth and complexity. As the newest installment in one of strategy gaming's most enduring series, it builds on the franchise's foundation of developing and advancing nations across a deeply researched historical setting, while pushing further into new territory for veterans and newcomers alike.

The systems have grown noticeably more intricate. This entry layers in more detailed diplomacy, a more sophisticated economic model, a reworked military system, and greater logistical depth, all designed to test even seasoned strategy players. You guide your chosen society from the late Middle Ages up to the Age of Revolution, commanding anything from the mighty Yuán Dynasty to the city-states of Italy, from feudal Japan's warring clans to the Pope himself.

Every path is yours to shape. Historical events like the Hundred Years' War, the Protestant Reformation, and the collapse and rise of dynasties await, but you decide how they play out and can chart alternate histories entirely. What if England pressed its continental claims successfully, or China pursued an overseas empire? These what-if scenarios sit at the heart of a grand strategy game that invites you to rewrite the world on PC.