
This confidant is the game's interface, which is representative of how far the studio has come from even newer titles like Crusader Kings II. Your command center for the Enlightenment But just as your nation's ruler can employ advisers to make up for deficiencies, EU IV has provided a peerless ally to aid your transition to world conqueror. Values like Naval Tradition and Trade Steering will continue to cause head-scratching among the uninitiated. Par for the course with a Paradox Development Studio game, there is a lot going on. Government Ranks: All nations are ranked, from small Duchies to great Empires, and can increase their government rank as they grow in power.Starting in 1444, EU IV gives the player the opportunity to select any significant nation on Earth, shepherding it through to 1821 amid war, dynastic politics, scientific advances, and the discovery of the New World.

Provincial Improvements: Develop the tax, manpower and goods production of your empire by spending monarch power.įree Cities of the HRE: Small nations in the Holy Roman Empire can be granted the status of Free City. Grant your provinces seat in parliament and bribe them to vote on issues that strengthen your nation. Parliament: Parliamentary rule for constitutional republics and monarchs, and a special parliamentary government for England. Subject Interactions: Over 15 new special actions that can be taken towards subjects, such as installing your own dynasty on the thrones of your vassals.

Theocracies choose their successors from 6 different alternatives, such as an influential preacher or a noble's son. Protestants acquire the ability to create their own national church by gaining religious tradition, whilst Buddhists must maintain balance between high and low karma (high karma ruler becomes detached from the world, while a low karma ruler loses trust of their soldiers).ĭevotion: Theocracies have Devotion based on how closely they adhere to their faith, with high Devotion increasing prestige, papal influence and tax income. New Religious Gameplay: New mechanics for Protestants and Buddhists deepen the religious gameplay.
