Europa Universalis V (EU5) – Review (2025)

Europa Universalis V differs significantly from its previous version by starting in 1337, over a century earlier than 1444. This places the game right in the middle of the Middle Ages, just before two key events: the Hundred Years’ War between France and England, and the Black Death. The Black Death begins in 1346 and devastates Europe, Africa, and Asia, wiping out a huge portion of the world’s population. These events have a major impact on gameplay, presenting difficult challenges that are well-integrated into the game. The Black Death, in particular, is incredibly harsh, potentially undoing any economic progress and forcing you to completely rebuild your nation’s economy.





