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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Europa Universalis IV cover.jpg | + | |cover = Europa Universalis IV - cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Development | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Development Studio}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Tinto|DLC}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Clausewitz}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Clausewitz}} | ||
− | | | + | |release dates= |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 13, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 13, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 13, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 13, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 13, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 13, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|europa-universalis-iv|87}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|europa-universalis-iv|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Europa Universalis }} | ||
|steam appid = 236850 | |steam appid = 236850 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 960920, 760070, 1259360, 827240, 721340, 538020, 486570, 436120, 373370, 338163, 338160, 310031, 279623, 279620, 241369, 1264340, 827250, 721341, 538021, 486571, 436121, 373380, 373150, 338161, 768340, 617961, 617960, 834360, 241373, 414301, 539260, 625171, 2223660, 2602580, 2854750 |
+ | |gogcom id = 2057001589 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.paradoxplaza.com/europa-universalis-iv/EUEU04GSK-MASTER.html | ||
+ | |hltb = 13304 | ||
+ | |lutris = europa-universalis-iv | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 62023 | ||
|wikipedia = Europa Universalis IV | |wikipedia = Europa Universalis IV | ||
+ | |winehq = 15412 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?731-Europa-Universalis-IV Official Forum] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/236850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://eu4.paradoxwikis.com/Europa_Universalis_4_Wiki Offical Wiki] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00D6K41V0 | Steam | Digital Extreme Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | europa-universalis-iv | Epic Games Store | Running through Epic Games Launcher will automatically install Paradox Launcher, you can skip that installation by running the executable directly.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=An_dz|date=2021-12-26|comment=Tested by running the game without EGS installed and blocking internet connection, which resulted in the game hanging indefinitely in the splash screen. Running with internet automatically opens the web browser requesting to connect your Epic account with the game. It does not seem possible to run the game offline.}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=An_dz|date=2021-12-26|comment=Tested by running the game through EGS which resulted in a silent install of Paradox Launcher. Running the executable directly won't install the Paradox Launcher and the game won't complain if it's not installed.}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1357-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1357-3|Digital Extreme Edition}}, {{store link|Gamesplanet|1357-5|Conquest Collection}}, {{store link|Gamesplanet|1357-23|Empire Founder Pack}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | europa-universalis-iv | Steam | {{store link|GMG|europa-universalis-iv-digital-extreme-edition|Digital Extreme Edition}}, {{store link|GMG|europa-universalis-iv-conquest-collection|Conquest Collection}} and {{store link|GMG|europa-universalis-iv-collection|Europa Universalis IV collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | europa_universalis_iv | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | europa-universalis-iv | Steam | {{store link|Humble|europa-universalis-iv-empire-founder-pack|Empire Founder Pack}}, {{store link|Humble|europa-universalis-iv-conquest-collection|Conquest Collection}} and {{store link|Humble|https://www.humblebundle.com/store/europa-universalis-iv-collection|Europa Universalis IV: Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9phqjwgltzm8 | Microsoft Store | {{store link|Microsoft Store|9ncnb3nvq7kd|Empire Founder Pack}} {{store link|Microsoft Store|9n3l5d95t9qt|Digital Extreme Edition}} and {{store link|Microsoft Store|9p0h4vdvq0pt|Empire Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 236850 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|5173|Empire Founder Pack}}, {{store link|Steam-sub|30403|Digital Extreme Edition}} and {{store link|Steam-bundle|6481|Empire Bundle}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxplaza.com/europa-universalis-4 | Steam | Digital Extreme Edition and Europa Universalis IV: Collection also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Empire Founder Pack''' includes the Rights of Man, Art of War and Common Sense DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Digital Extreme Edition''' includes Horsemen of the Crescent Unit Pack, Star and Crescent DLC, Conquest of Constantinople Music pack, American Dream, The 100 Years War Unit Pack, The Purple Phoenix Expansion DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Conquest Collection''' includes one expansion pack Conquest of Paradise and 16 additional smaller DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Empire Bundle''' is available on Steam and the Microsoft Store only and includes every major expansion pack released up to 2020. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Europa Universalis IV collection''' includes all DLC released up to July 2014. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo/free trial=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo was previously available on Steam but has since been withdrawn due to it no longer reflecting the game in it's current state.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.paradoxplaza.com/hc/en-us/articles/203089248-Is-there-a-demo-|title=Paradox Support: Europa Universalis IV - Is there a demo?|date=2021-01-25}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = Smaller DLC consist of Flavour, Immersion and Sound packs that adds to new gameplay elements but instead new visuals and sounds. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = Many packs have been released that can either add to or alter gameplay, though are typically accompanied with a free update that adds the most major changes to all players. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = A monthly subscription is available that grants access to all current and future available DLC's.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/236850/view/3035962360455688928|title=Steam News: EU4 - Subscription Now Available|date=2022-03-27}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Call-to-Arms Pack | Contains the content that was part of the sign-up campaign held before launch, adding ''Winged Hussars Unit Pack'' (cosmetic) and ''National Monuments Pack'' (cosmetic).| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Digital Extreme Edition Upgrade Pack | Contains the content of ''Extreme Edition'', adding ''Star and Crescent'' (flavor pack), ''Horsemen of the Crescent Unit Pack'' (cosmetic) and ''Conquest of Constantinople Music Pack'' (music).| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Pre-Order Pack | Contains the pre-order bonus content ''Purple Phoenix'' (flavor pack) and ''100 Years War Unit Pack'' (cosmetic).| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Conquest of Paradise | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Wealth of Nations | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Res Publica | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Art of War | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| El Dorado | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Common Sense | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Cossacks | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mare Nostrum | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Rights of Man | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mandate of Heaven | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Cradle of Civilization | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Domination | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Winds of Change | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Third Rome | Immersion pack | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Rule Britannia | Immersion pack | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Purple Phoenix | Flavor pack (also part of ''Pre-Order Pack'')| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Star and Crescent | Flavor pack (also part of ''Digital Extreme Upgrade Pack'')| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| American Dream | Flavor pack | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Women in History | Flavor pack (free)| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Several music packs | Music packs add new music created after the game's release to the game's soundtrack. A full list is available [http://www.eu4wiki.com/Downloadable_content#Music_packs here]. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Several cosmetic packs | Cosmetic packs add graphical enhancements to the game, whether by additional unit models, landmarks or portraits. A full list is available [http://www.eu4wiki.com/Downloadable_content#Cosmetic_packs here]. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Several e-books | A full list is available [http://www.eu4wiki.com/Downloadable_content#E-books here]. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This list of DLC contains only DLC-packs available on release, as well as expansions, immersion packs ("something between a full expansion and a small graphics pack"<ref>https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/eu4-development-diary-16th-of-may-2017.1022208/</ref>) and flavor packs (even smaller "mini expansions"). A complete list with more detailed descriptions is available on the ''EU4 Wiki'' [http://www.eu4wiki.com/Downloadable_content here]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location<ref name="file_location">{{Refurl|url=https://support.paradoxplaza.com/hc/en-us/articles/203089358-Europa-Universalis-IV-file-locations|title=Paradox Support: Europa Universalis IV - Europa Universalis IV file locations|date=2021-01-25}}</ref>=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV\}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|true}} | ||
− | === | + | ===Save game data location<ref name="file_location" />=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV\}} |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/}} |
− | | | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/}} |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
− | {{Video | + | |discord = |
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = false | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = false | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Europa Universalis IV - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/236850/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = For experimental UI scaling support add "gui_scale=2.000000" to settings.txt stored in Documents/Paradox Interactive/EU4. If font is still blurry/small, use a font mod from Steam Workshop. (eg. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=832759082 Another Stellaris Font]) |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Controlled by <code>maxanisotropy</code> parameter inside {{file|[[#Game data|settings.txt]]}}. Possible values goes from 0 to 16 |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Controlled by '' | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]]. Controlled by "''Multisample Level''". |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|Europa Universalis IV - input settings.png|Input settings.}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Input |
− | + | |key remap = hackable | |
− | + | |key remap notes = Only possible through modding | |
− | + | |acceleration option = n/a | |
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|Europa Universalis IV - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} |
− | + | {{Audio | |
− | + | |separate volume = true | |
− | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, music and ambient. | |
− | + | |surround sound = unknown | |
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{L10n|content= | |
− | + | {{L10n/switch | |
− | { | + | |language = English |
− | + | |interface = true | |
− | + | |audio = n/a | |
− | } | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | + | |notes = | |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/europa-universalis-iv.1456/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.info.hu/ticket/europa-universalis-iv/ Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://paradoxian.popush.cloud/page-1295/ Fan Translation.] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Network== |
− | {{ | + | {{Network/Multiplayer |
− | | | + | |local play = |
− | | | + | |local play players = |
− | | | + | |local play modes = |
− | | | + | |local play notes = |
− | | | + | |lan play = true |
− | | | + | |lan play players = 256 |
+ | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
+ | |lan play notes = Other players join via "scan LAN" button.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/236850/discussions/0/558749191482416325/|title=How do I start a LAN game? :: Europa Universalis IV General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><br><ref name="multiplayer-maxplayers">{{Refsnip|url=https://eu4.paradoxwikis.com/Multiplayer|title=Europa Universalis 4 Wiki - Multiplayer|date=2019-03-02|snippet=The game allows up to 256 players to participate in the same multiplayer game, but that limit is usually only tenable on a high-speed local area network (LAN). Paradox suggests games played over the Internet are likely to only support up to 12 players.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 12 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
+ | |online play notes = <ref name="multiplayer-maxplayers" /> | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Network/Connections | |
− | {{ | + | |matchmaking = true |
− | | | + | |matchmaking notes = |
− | | | + | |p2p = unknown |
− | | | + | |p2p notes = |
− | | | + | |dedicated = true |
− | | | + | |dedicated notes = Dedicated Server files are included in the installation folder. |
− | | | + | |self-hosting = true |
− | | | + | |self-hosting notes = |
− | | | + | |direct ip = unknown |
− | | | + | |direct ip notes = |
− | | | + | }}{{Network/Ports |
− | | | + | |tcp = |
− | | | + | |udp = |
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Mouse cursor not bound to game=== | ===Mouse cursor not bound to game=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=CursorLock|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Download [https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock]. |
− | # Download [ | ||
# Open CursorLockSetup.exe | # Open CursorLockSetup.exe | ||
# Shortcut > User mode | # Shortcut > User mode | ||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Black outline of North America=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download most recent drivers|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | #Download your most recent graphics drivers.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black or wrong flags=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete the gfx folder|ref=<ref>https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/black-flags-shields.712492/</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Delete the <code>gfx</code> folder. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alt-tabbing out and back in changes system resolution (Linux)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Since the introduction of the new launcher, alt-tabbing out of the game and back into it changes the system resolution and consequently makes the game unplayable. This can be prevented by bypassing the launcher via a terminal command. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game without the launcher via the command line|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Execute <code>{{p|game}}/eu4 -skiplauncher</code> | ||
+ | # To enable mods, add <code>-mod=$MOD</code> where <code>$MOD</code> is the filename of the mod you want to enable. | ||
+ | # To disable DLC, add <code>-exclude_dlx=$DLC</code> where <code>$DLC</code> is the filename of the piece of DLC you want to disable. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a third-party launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://gitlab.com/carmenbianca/pyparadox PyParadox] following the installation instructions [https://pyparadox.readthedocs.org/en/latest/installation.html here]. | ||
+ | # The dependencies are pip and PyQt5. They are installed with <code>sudo apt-get install python3-pip python3-pyqt5</code>. | ||
+ | # The launcher itself is installed with <code>sudo pip3 install pyparadox</code>. | ||
+ | # The launcher can be run with <code>pyparadox-qt eu4</code>. | ||
+ | # To tell Steam to use the new launcher: | ||
+ | ## Right-click on Europa Universalis IV. | ||
+ | ## Click on <code>Properties</code>. | ||
+ | ## Click on <code>Set launch options...</code> in the General tab. | ||
+ | ## Enter <code>pyparadox-qt eu4 %command%</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If your version of Linux has significantly newer libraries than the Steam Runtime, the launcher may not apply the correct Qt theme. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9Ex | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OGG Vorbis | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Epic Online Services | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7, 8 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz |
− | | | + | |minCPU2 = AMD 3500+ |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 6 GB |
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1900 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1900 | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = Direct X- compatible soundcard | ||
+ | |mincont = 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.11 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo (2GHz or better) |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 6 GB |
|minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 6750 | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 6750 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 320 |
− | |minGPU3 = | + | |minGPU3 = Nvidia GeForce 9600 |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minOGL = 2.1 | |minOGL = 2.1 | ||
+ | |mincont = 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 10.13 | ||
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 18.04 LTS |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 or equivalent |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 6 GB |
|minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 6750 | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 6750 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 320 |
− | |minGPU3 = | + | |minGPU3 = Nvidia GeForce 9600 |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minOGL = 2.1 | |minOGL = 2.1 | ||
+ | |mincont = 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Developers | |
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Paradox Development Studio | |
DLC | Paradox Tinto |
Publishers | |
Paradox Interactive | |
Engines | |
Clausewitz | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 13, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | August 13, 2013 |
Linux | August 13, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Genres | Strategy, Simulation |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Historical |
Series | Europa Universalis |
Europa Universalis IV is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy and simulation game in the Europa Universalis series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Digital Extreme Edition also available. | |||
Epic Games Store | Running through Epic Games Launcher will automatically install Paradox Launcher, you can skip that installation by running the executable directly.[1][2] | |||
Digital Extreme Edition, Conquest Collection, Empire Founder Pack also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Digital Extreme Edition, Conquest Collection and Europa Universalis IV collection also available. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | Empire Founder Pack, Conquest Collection and Europa Universalis IV: Collection also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Empire Founder Pack Digital Extreme Edition and Empire Bundle also available. | |||
Steam | Empire Founder Pack, Digital Extreme Edition and Empire Bundle also available. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Digital Extreme Edition and Europa Universalis IV: Collection also available. |
Version differences
- The Empire Founder Pack includes the Rights of Man, Art of War and Common Sense DLC.
- The Digital Extreme Edition includes Horsemen of the Crescent Unit Pack, Star and Crescent DLC, Conquest of Constantinople Music pack, American Dream, The 100 Years War Unit Pack, The Purple Phoenix Expansion DLC.
- The Conquest Collection includes one expansion pack Conquest of Paradise and 16 additional smaller DLC.
- The Empire Bundle is available on Steam and the Microsoft Store only and includes every major expansion pack released up to 2020.
- The Europa Universalis IV collection includes all DLC released up to July 2014.
Demo/free trial
- A demo was previously available on Steam but has since been withdrawn due to it no longer reflecting the game in it's current state.[3]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Smaller DLC consist of Flavour, Immersion and Sound packs that adds to new gameplay elements but instead new visuals and sounds. |
Expansion pack | Many packs have been released that can either add to or alter gameplay, though are typically accompanied with a free update that adds the most major changes to all players. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription | A monthly subscription is available that grants access to all current and future available DLC's.[4] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Call-to-Arms Pack | Contains the content that was part of the sign-up campaign held before launch, adding Winged Hussars Unit Pack (cosmetic) and National Monuments Pack (cosmetic). | |
Digital Extreme Edition Upgrade Pack | Contains the content of Extreme Edition, adding Star and Crescent (flavor pack), Horsemen of the Crescent Unit Pack (cosmetic) and Conquest of Constantinople Music Pack (music). | |
Pre-Order Pack | Contains the pre-order bonus content Purple Phoenix (flavor pack) and 100 Years War Unit Pack (cosmetic). | |
Conquest of Paradise | Expansion | |
Wealth of Nations | Expansion | |
Res Publica | Expansion | |
Art of War | Expansion | |
El Dorado | Expansion | |
Common Sense | Expansion | |
The Cossacks | Expansion | |
Mare Nostrum | Expansion | |
Rights of Man | Expansion | |
Mandate of Heaven | Expansion | |
Cradle of Civilization | Expansion | |
Domination | Expansion | |
Winds of Change | Expansion | |
Third Rome | Immersion pack | |
Rule Britannia | Immersion pack | |
Purple Phoenix | Flavor pack (also part of Pre-Order Pack) | |
Star and Crescent | Flavor pack (also part of Digital Extreme Upgrade Pack) | |
American Dream | Flavor pack | |
Women in History | Flavor pack (free) | |
Several music packs | Music packs add new music created after the game's release to the game's soundtrack. A full list is available here. | |
Several cosmetic packs | Cosmetic packs add graphical enhancements to the game, whether by additional unit models, landmarks or portraits. A full list is available here. | |
Several e-books | A full list is available here. |
- This list of DLC contains only DLC-packs available on release, as well as expansions, immersion packs ("something between a full expansion and a small graphics pack"[5]) and flavor packs (even smaller "mini expansions"). A complete list with more detailed descriptions is available on the EU4 Wiki here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location[6]
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location[6]
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Europa Universalis IV/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | [7] | ||
4K Ultra HD | For experimental UI scaling support add "gui_scale=2.000000" to settings.txt stored in Documents/Paradox Interactive/EU4. If font is still blurry/small, use a font mod from Steam Workshop. (eg. Another Stellaris Font) | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Controlled by maxanisotropy parameter inside settings.txt . Possible values goes from 0 to 16 |
||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA. Controlled by "Multisample Level". | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Only possible through modding | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, music and ambient. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Polish | Fan translation. Available as a modification on Steam Workshop. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Japanese | Fan Translation. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 256 | Versus, Co-op Other players join via "scan LAN" button.[8] [9] |
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Online play | 12 | Versus, Co-op [9] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated Server files are included in the installation folder. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Mouse cursor not bound to game
CursorLock[citation needed] |
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Black outline of North America
Download most recent drivers[citation needed] |
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Black or wrong flags
Delete the gfx folder[10] |
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|
Alt-tabbing out and back in changes system resolution (Linux)
- Since the introduction of the new launcher, alt-tabbing out of the game and back into it changes the system resolution and consequently makes the game unplayable. This can be prevented by bypassing the launcher via a terminal command.
Launch the game without the launcher via the command line[citation needed] |
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Use a third-party launcher[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9Ex |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OGG Vorbis | |
Multiplayer | Epic Online Services |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz AMD 3500+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Direct X- compatible soundcard | |
Controller | 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | 10.13 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo (2GHz or better) | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 6750 Nvidia GeForce 320 Nvidia GeForce 9600 1 GB of VRAM OpenGL 2.1 compatible | |
Controller | 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 or equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 6750 Nvidia GeForce 320 Nvidia GeForce 9600 1 GB of VRAM OpenGL 2.1 compatible | |
Controller | 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. | |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:An_dz on 2021-12-26
- Tested by running the game without EGS installed and blocking internet connection, which resulted in the game hanging indefinitely in the splash screen. Running with internet automatically opens the web browser requesting to connect your Epic account with the game. It does not seem possible to run the game offline.
- ↑ Verified by User:An_dz on 2021-12-26
- Tested by running the game through EGS which resulted in a silent install of Paradox Launcher. Running the executable directly won't install the Paradox Launcher and the game won't complain if it's not installed.
- ↑ Paradox Support: Europa Universalis IV - Is there a demo? - last accessed on 2021-01-25
- ↑ Steam News: EU4 - Subscription Now Available - last accessed on 2022-03-27
- ↑ https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/eu4-development-diary-16th-of-may-2017.1022208/
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Paradox Support: Europa Universalis IV - Europa Universalis IV file locations - last accessed on 2021-01-25
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How do I start a LAN game? :: Europa Universalis IV General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Europa Universalis 4 Wiki - Multiplayer - last accessed on 2019-03-02
- "The game allows up to 256 players to participate in the same multiplayer game, but that limit is usually only tenable on a high-speed local area network (LAN). Paradox suggests games played over the Internet are likely to only support up to 12 players."
- ↑ https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/black-flags-shields.712492/