Europa Universalis IV has been designed to start historically, with events occurring at the appropriate times in history. The actual game is an interactive map of the world divided into the nations' constituent provinces. Provinces can act as a source of resources for a country and a source of instability and rebellion; therefore, each of these provinces makes contributions to their country that are either positive or harmful. To succeed in the game, the player must strike a balance between the military, diplomacy, and economy.

The player does this by exercising their sovereign authority over their country and by making decisions regarding how to best use the resources at their disposal, including prestige, power projection, stability, gold (ducats), manpower, legitimacy for monarchies, a republican tradition for republics, devotion for theocracies, horde unity for steppe nomads, meritocracy for celestial empires, and monarch power (administrative, diplomatic, and military).

Fulfil your Quest for Global Domination:

Paradox Development Studio is releasing the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis series' fourth instalment. This classic grand strategy game gives you control of a nation across four dramatic ages. Rule your country and the globe with unrivalled freedom, depth, and historical rigour. Create a new world history while creating a legendary empire.

Deep Historological setting:

A world map as it existed at the time began before the Renaissance. Select one of the numerous nations, then rule until the Age of Revolutions. You can start your game with historical monarchs and other leaders during the range.

Experience History coming to life:

You have the opportunity to participate in hundreds of exciting historical events, ranging from minor civil wars to significant turning points like the Protestant Reformation. Either explore and colonise the New World or fend off European hegemony.

Fill Your Pockets:

Control trade flow by strengthening your commercial influence in strategic provinces, employing ships and political directives to transport global money to your ports.

War and Peace:

Build alliances into iron bonds cemented by royal marriage or play a flexible hand, keeping your options open. Strike when your enemies are weak, using your armies to grab new land and new potential riches.

Good Rulers Means Good Times: 

The individual sitting on the throne will significantly impact how quickly your country develops. When a skilled monarch rules, things advance quickly, but progress slows when a less capable heir takes over. So spend monarchical authority wisely to prepare for the future.

A Scientific Revolution:

Research on new strategies for administration, trade, and war dates back 400 years. Unlock new ship types, structures, and armaments. You can eventually adopt national ideologies that reflect both your historical heritage and your aspirations for the future.

The entire early modern world's history, from significant exploration expeditions to religious conflicts to revolutionary governments, is waiting for you to rewrite it in Europa Universalis IV.