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Victoria 3 Still Awaits Rescue; New Expansion Falls Short
Jakub Tarchala, 23 May 2023, 13:37
Victoria 3 is currently one of Paradox's least popular games. The latest expansion, which could have changed the game's rather bad situation, only annoyed the players and, as a result, was flooded with negative reviews on Steam.

Warcraft Delights in Crusader Kings 3
Adrian Werner, 17 May 2023, 16:44
Crusader Kings 3 owners wanting a change of setting should be interested in the great mod called Warcraft: Guardians of Azeroth 2, which brings the game's action to the fantasy world of Blizzard's popular brand.

Crusader Kings 3's New Expansion is Finally Here
Wiktor Szczesny, 12 May 2023, 13:44
Paradox Interactive has released new DLC for Crusader Kings 3. The release of Tours & Tournaments is accompanied by attractive discounts on the base game and other expansions on Steam.

Victoria 3: Voice of the People Announced
Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 April 2023, 13:07
The first major expansion for Victoria 3 has been announced. Voice of the People will introduce, among other things, new historical characters to the game, such as John Brown and Giuseppe Mazzini.

Domination DLC for EU4 Now Available; Overhauls Popular Factions
Hubert Sledziewski, 18 April 2023, 16:29
Europa Universalis 4 received new DLC, titled Domination, and a huge free update - Ottomans. Paradox has made a ton of changes to the game.

Only One Paradox Game Resists Player Loss
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 April 2023, 14:34
Paradox Development has a habit of releasing lots of DLCs for its games. Perhaps the developers are considering the popularity of their titles, which drops hard after release.

Crusader Kings 3 Getting Curved Mustache; Massive DLC is Coming
Adam Celarek, 05 April 2023, 13:07
The popular strategy game Crusader Kings III will get a number of novelties this year. The largest of the expansions will take the player on a long journey through the kingdom.

Crusader Kings 3 Visiting Game of Thrones in April
Adrian Werner, 31 March 2023, 15:11
We have learned the release date for Crusader Kings 3: A Game of Thrones, a project that will bring the hit Paradox game to the Game of Thrones universe.

Major DLC Domination for EU4 With Release Date and Price
Adam Celarek, 28 March 2023, 14:46
The recently announced Domination DLC foro Paradox Interactive's acclaimed strategy game Europa Universalis 4 has received a release date. We also learned its price.

Top 4X Strategy Games on PC. 12 Games for Fans of Hard-core Strategy!
Hubert Sledziewski, 23 March 2023, 16:20
4X strategy games are quite popular nowadays. Some offer historical settings, others draw from fantasy or SF. Some are easily accessible, while others are immensly complex. Here are 12 4X games that seem especially worthy of being recommended.

Colossal DLC for EU4 Will Refresh Several Popular Nations
Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 07 March 2023, 16:20
At a recent Paradox Interactive showcase, a huge expansion for Europa Universalis 4 was announced. With it, the most popular nations in the game will be updated, and this is expected to mean a lot of new content and better immersion.

Victoria 3 Expects Overhauled Interface; Players Praise Changes
Hubert Sledziewski, 15 February 2023, 11:58
Paradox does not stop improving Victoria 3. In the upcoming patch 1.2, the developer will introduce numerous interface improvements to the game, which the community expects. Fans are pleased with the direction of these changes.

Civilization 6 Will Soon Host Rulers of the Sahara, Including Ramses the Great
Michal Ciezadlik, 13 February 2023, 13:29
New great leaders will soon appear on the pages of history written by Civilization 6 players. Among the available rulers we will see, among others, Ramses II.

Paradox Explains EU4 Patch About Russian Conquests
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 February 2023, 17:19
Among the nations of Europa Universalis IV that will get a revision in patch 1.35 will be Russia on a conquering spree.

Skyrim in Crusader Kings 3; Mod Provides Feast for Fans
Adam Adamczyk, 18 January 2023, 14:09
Want to explore the world of Skyrim in CK3? This modification offers a huge map and a lot of new features.

Free Alternative to Civilization 5 Coming Soon to Steam
Hubert Sledziewski, 13 December 2022, 13:11
The free-to-play game Unciv will soon debut on Steam, offering mechanics from Civilization 5 and simple audiovisuals. The game can run even 'on a potato.'.

Knights of Honor 2 - Best Tips: Beginner's Guide
Damian Gacek, 10 December 2022, 16:27
In this article we present the Beginner's Guide to Knights of Honor 2. With our tips you will succeed in creating a powerful kingdom.

Victoria 3 is Paradox's New Hit; Eats Hearts of Iron IV for Breakfast
Jakub Tarchala, 30 November 2022, 12:35
Paradox Interactive has another hit - Victoria 3 sold much better than Hearts of Iron IV. Cities: Skylines, however, was a little short of success.

Free Julius Caesar Coming to Civilization 6; Here's How to Unlock Him
Kamil Kleszyk, 20 November 2022, 12:47
On the occasion of the introduction of the Leader Pass to Civilization VI, Firaxis Games will also give players a free leader - Julius Caesar.

New Content for Civilization 6 Officially Announced
Zuzanna Domeradzka, 16 November 2022, 14:01
The Leader Pass for Civilization VI has just been announced. New legendary leaders in DLC form are coming.

Victoria 3 Expecting Gameplay Changes; Schedule Revealed
Hubert Sledziewski, 07 November 2022, 15:40
Paradox does not remain deaf to criticism from the fans. The developer has published a list of changes that await Victoria 3 in the near future, including the warfare system and diplomacy.

Price of New CK3 Expansion Worries Fans
Damian Gacek, 01 September 2022, 17:08
A new expansion for CK3 will soon be in the hands of players. It will be the event pack titled Friends & Foes. In light of Paradox Interactive's recent financial moves, many fans are wondering how much the DLC will cost.

CK3 DLC Price Hike; Players Don't Like It
Przemyslaw Dygas, 17 August 2022, 13:57
The price of small DLCs for Crusader Kings 3 will soon almost double. This change displeased many players.

HoI4: The Great War - Great Hearts of Iron IV Mod With New Version
Adrian Werner, 15 July 2022, 13:26
The Great War mod for Hearts of Iron 4 has received version 0.18, which brings many interesting new features.

Great Conflicts Now in Crusader Kings 3; New Expansion Launches
Michael Zegar, 31 May 2022, 21:35
The Fate of Iberia expansion for Crusader Kings III has just debuted. It adds, among others, struggles which simulate gigantic, hundreds of years long conflicts. Along with it there is a free update 1.6.

Elder Scrolls in CK3 - Elder Kings 2 Mod Promises to be Great
Miriam Moszczynska, 23 May 2022, 14:41
Elder Kings 2 will combine the universe of The Elder Scrolls with the strategy game Crusader Kings 3. The modification has not been completed yet, but there is a lot to look forward to.

Civilization's Rival Old World Coming to Steam and Getting Expansion
Adrian Werner, 12 April 2022, 12:29
We found out when the strategy game Old World will debut on Steam. The developers also announced Heroes of the Aegean, the first expansion for the game.

Total War: Medieval 2 Begins to Conquer Mobiles
Adrian Werner, 07 April 2022, 13:57
The mobile edition of Total War: Medieval 2, the excellent strategy game by Creative Assembly, has been released.

Crusader Kings 3 Devs Renamed Kiev to Kyiv After Attack on Ukraine
Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2022, 14:29
The strategy game Crusader Kings III has received a mod undoing one of the changes introduced in update 1.51. It's about the English notation of Kiev, which was recently changed to be closer to the Ukrainian language.

Crusader Kings 3 Sales Exceed 2 Million Copies
Adrian Werner, 17 March 2022, 12:22
We have learned the updated sales results of Crusader Kings III. The game has already found over 2 million buyers, and the Royal Court DLC was bought by one million people.

Crusader Kings 3 Revives on Steam Despite Disappointing Royal Court DLC
Adrian Werner, 09 February 2022, 14:01
The Royal Court DLC for Crusader Kings 3 launched yesterday, and it's collecting mixed reviews from the players, but it's still led to a threefold increase in the game's activity figures.

Ton of Novelties Coming to Crusader Kings 3; Royal Court DLC and Free Patch in a Nutshell
Jacob Blazewicz, 29 December 2021, 21:11
We're still waiting for the debut of Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court, but there's nothing stopping us from listing the revealed novelties from the big DLC and the accompanying free update.

Wars in Victoria 3 Will be Very Expensive
Milosz Szubert, 26 November 2021, 16:18
Paradox Interactive published a new entry in dev diary, showing the next elements of Victoria 3. This time the focus is on the economic side of wars.

Which Leaders are Likely to Return in Civilization 7 According to Fans
Miriam Moszczynska, 26 November 2021, 14:27
It's been a while since the release of Civilization 6, so players are starting to speculate about the next installment. One fan even created a list of leaders who may return in the seventh game.

Royal Court DLC for Crusader Kings 3 Got a Release Rate; Many Novelties Inbound
, 23 November 2021, 20:25
We got to know the release date of the Crusader Kings 3: The Royal Court expansion. Paradox Interactive uploaded a new trailer that shows us the content of the expansion.

Europa Universalis 4 Mod Imperium Universalis With New Version
Adrian Werner, 20 November 2021, 20:17
Version 3.0 of Imperium Universalis, an ambitious mod that takes the action of Europa Universalis 4 back to ancient times, has been released.

Hearts of Iron 4 Renaissance; Paradox Bets on In-house Studios
Adrian Werner, 17 November 2021, 12:38
We got to know the new financial results of Paradox Interactive. We also learned that HoI4 is experiencing a renaissance.

Royal Court Expansion for Crusader Kings 3 Delayed
Przemyslaw Dygas, 27 October 2021, 10:58
The release of the first major expansion for Crusader Kings 3 has been delayed. Unfortunately, players will have to arm themselves with patience.

Victoria 3 Will Not Shy Away From the Problems of Slavery
Michal Ciezadlik, 20 September 2021, 13:36
The developers working on Victoria 3 have assured that their title will not overlook or downplay the role of slaves in the development of the 19th-century world.

Crusader Kings 3 Coming to XSX|S; Changes to Interface Announced
Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 20:24
During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, it was announced that Crusader Kings 3 will be coming to Xbox Series X and S consoles, but it won't be the same as the PC version.

Firaxis Looks For Employees - Civilization 7 May Still Happen
Damian Gacek, 15 August 2021, 20:40
Firaxis Games, the developer behind such series as Civilization and XCOM, is looking to hire someone experienced in a narrative to develop a strategy game.

HoI4: The Great War - New Version of Ambitious Hearts of Iron IV Mod Goes Live
Adrian Werner, 08 August 2021, 19:25
A new version of The Great War, an extensive mod for Hearts of Iron 4 that focuses on recreating World War I, has been released.

USSR Update for Hearts of Iron 4 Will be Massive
Iltutmis, 05 August 2021, 15:08
Paradox Development employees are back from vacation, and so is their Dev Diary. Yesterday, new information was published regarding the Barbarossa update for Hearts of Iron 4. The Soviet Union is about to undergo a lot of changes.

Civilization 6's AI Became Hellbent on Science Due to Failed Update
Adrian Werner, 15 July 2021, 15:11
Fans have discovered that an update to Sid Meier's Civilization VI has made changes to the AI that made it obsessed with scientific progress.

Paradox Announced DLCs for CK3, Prison Architect and Empire of Sin
Adrian Werner, 22 May 2021, 16:53
Paradox has announced several DLCs for its popular strategy games. Fans can look forward to the release of such expansion as Crusader Kings III: Royal Court, Prison Architect: Second Chances, or Empire of Sin: Make It Count.

Europa Universalis 4 Designer Apologizes for Years of Poor DLCs
Adrian Werner, 13 May 2021, 12:58
Paradox's Johan Andersson apologized for years of poor expansions for Europa Universalis 4, culminating in the disastrous Leviathan DLC.

Realpolitiks II Leaves Early Access
Przemyslaw Dygas, 12 May 2021, 17:08
Strategy game Realpolitiks 2 launches today. The game is available on PC on Steam.

Negative Reception of EU4: Leviathan Affects Moods at Paradox Interactive
Przemyslaw Dygas, 03 May 2021, 14:16
Former CEO of Paradox Interactive considers fans' behavior on forums toxic. Aggressive comments are supposed to discourage developers who are trying to provide players with the best possible product.

Paradox Suspends Development of Imperator: Rome
Adrian Werner, 01 May 2021, 15:22
Paradox decided to temporarily suspend development of Imperator: Rome. The developers responsible for the game were delegated to work on other projects for the publisher.

Europa Universalis 4 Leviathan DLC Taking Flak From Steam [UPDATED]
Milosz Szubert, 29 April 2021, 13:56
EU 4: Leviathan launched yesterday. Unfortunately, the expansion did not appeal to Steam users. Players complain, among other things, about the broken game balance and problems with crashing to the desktop.