Europa Universalis IV: Origins

Rewrite history in Paradox Interactive’s flagship grand strategy game with a new immersion pack focusing on the empires of Africa. New mission trees trace the ambitions of rulers and nations across the continent that gave birth to humanity, and the Jewish faith is given more depth.

Europa Universalis IV: Origins includes:

• Jewish Religion: The Ethiopian Jews of Beta Israel are included, and Jewish nations can choose from nine religious characteristics to accentuate their national strengths, with new flavor events.
• Missions for Mali: Halt the decline of West Africa’s greatest medieval empire and reassert control of former vassals.
• Missions for Songhai: Develop your provinces and claim the mantles of Mali and Timbuktu as the new rising power.
• Missions for Kongo: Unite the peoples of the Congo River and confront the growing European threat.
• Missions for Ethiopia: Ensure religious unity and prestige in the Kingdom of Solomon while unifying the nations of the African Horn. Also adds the noble Ç̌äwa regiments.
• Missions for Ajuuraan: Control Indian Ocean trade and bring water to your desert provinces.
• Missions for Kilwa: Focus on naval economic power, establishing a colonial empire across the seas.
• Missions for Mutapa: Build on the legacy of the founders of Great Zimbabwe and exploit the riches of South Africa to dominate trade.
• Minor Mission Additions: New mission options for Jolof, Mossi, Hausa, Oyo and Adal.
• New Regional Mission Trees: New Missions for minor powers in Central, East and West Africa, and the African Horn, as well as new estate privileges for many nations and regions.
• New Army Sprites: 4 new army sprites each for Congo, Great Lakes, Southern Africa and Bantu nations.
• Two New Missionary models: African Coptic and African Fetishist missionary animations added.
• New Music: 12 minutes of new West African themed music, and 12 minutes of new East African themed music.

Fulfill Your Quest For Global Domination

Paradox Development Studio is back with the fourth installment of the award-winning Europa Universalis series. The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire. Rule your nation through the centuries, with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. True exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.

Make your own decisions
Nation building is completely flexible and the possibilities are endless.

Use your Monarch Power
Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top and 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 hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects.

Experience the all new trade system
The trade system adds a new dimension to the great trade empires of the period. Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers.

Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system
Use coalitions, royal marriages and support for rebels and explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system.

Engage in Cross-platform Multiplayer
Battle against your friends or try the co-operative multiplayer mode that allows several players to work together to control a single nation with up to 32 players. Featuring improved chat and new matchmaking servers.

Create your own history & customize your game
Europa Universalis IV gives you the chance to customize and mod practically anything your heart may desire and uses Steam Workshop.