Paradox Has Already Confirmed 3 Big DLC Packs for Europa Universalis 5

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Paradox Interactive recently launched Europa Universalis 5, their newest grand strategy game, and has already announced plans for three major expansions. In the game, players experience almost 500 years of history through diplomacy, trade, and warfare. Like previous Europa Universalis titles, this installment focuses on historical accuracy, with careful attention paid to even minor details to create a realistic world.

Paradox’s Europa Universalis V is off to a strong start, quickly becoming popular on Steam. Within days of its November 4th release, over 78,000 people were playing the game at the same time. It even outsold the popular game Arc Raiders for a short time, which is a significant achievement. Currently, Europa Universalis V has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam and a score of 87 on OpenCritic.

Before the release of Europa Universalis 5, Paradox Interactive announced that the premium edition would include two chronicle packs and one immersion pack, emphasizing it was the best value for upcoming content. Now that the game is available, the developers have shared a roadmap outlining the DLC players can look forward to in 2026.

Europa Universalis 5 Immersion Packs and Chronicle Packs

  • Fate of the Phoenix (Q2 2026)
  • Across the Pillars (Q3 2026)
  • The Auld Alliance (Q4 2026)

Paradox Interactive has announced a series of upcoming content packs for Europa Universalis V. First, the “Fate of the Phoenix” immersion pack will launch in the second quarter of 2026, allowing players to experience the Byzantine Empire’s attempt to revive the Roman Empire. Next, the “Across the Pillars” chronicle pack (Q3 2026) will center on the strategic Strait of Gibraltar and offer new gameplay options for Morocco and Castile. Finally, “The Auld Alliance” chronicle pack (Q4 2026) will explore the conflicts between France, Scotland, and England. While it’s still a ways off, Paradox has a strong track record of supporting Europa Universalis games with expansions for many years – they consistently released content for Europa Universalis IV for a decade, and fans are hoping for the same level of support for the new game.

Europa Universalis 4 Expansions and Immersion Packs

  • Conquest of Paradise (January 14, 2014)
  • Wealth of Nations (May 29, 2014)
  • Res Publica (July 16, 2014)
  • Art of War (October 30, 2014)
  • El Dorado (February 26, 2015)
  • Women in History (March 8, 2015)
  • Common Sense (June 9, 2015)
  • The Cossacks (December 1, 2015)
  • Mare Nostrum (April 5, 2016)
  • Rights of Man (October 11, 2016)
  • Mandate of Heaven (April 6, 2017)
  • Third Rome (June 14, 2017)
  • Cradle of Civilization (November 16, 2017)
  • Rule Britannia (March 20, 2018)
  • Dharma (September 6, 2018)
  • Golden Century (December 11, 2018)
  • Emperor (June 9, 2020)
  • Leviathan (April 27, 2021)
  • Origins (November 11, 2021)
  • Lions of the North (September 13, 2022)
  • Domination (April 18, 2023)
  • King of Kings (November 6, 2023)
  • Winds of Change (May 8, 2024)

Considering how well Paradox has supported previous games with downloadable content, many players believe that Europa Universalis 5 could receive updates and support for another ten years. It’s important to understand that there’s a difference between ‘immersion packs’ and full expansions. Both add content, but immersion packs tend to focus on specific regions and details. For example, the ‘Lions of the North’ DLC for Europa Universalis 4 was an immersion pack, adding things like new unit appearances, music, and story-driven quests centered around Scandinavia. Major expansions, on the other hand, usually bring much larger changes to the entire game.

Paradox Interactive is introducing “chronicle packs” as a way to deliver larger expansions for the game, though they haven’t shared many specifics yet. A community manager recently mentioned on Reddit that these packs will be more substantial than “immersion packs,” and promised to reveal more details about the size and content of both types of DLC soon. Based on previous releases, players can likely expect these expansions to add even more historical detail to nations in Europa Universalis 5. With a lot to enjoy in the core game and three expansions planned for 2026, fans are generally excited about what’s coming.

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2025-11-06 00:07