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Europa Universalis 5 begins in 1337 and ends in 1837, giving players 500 years of geopolitical strategy across major world events.
The starting and end dates of Europa Universalis 5 set the temporal boundaries for the grand strategy game’s sandbox, determining the time period within which players can lead their chosen nation to glory. The developers at Paradox pay attention to historical accuracy and detail the game’s time period with prominent historical events such as plagues and natural disasters, the rise of empires, and the discovery of new lands. This guide highlights the exact time period within which Europa Universalis 5 takes place and what that entails from a historical perspective.
Start and End Date in Europa Universalis 5
- Start Date: April 1, 1337
- End Date: January 1, 1837
The campaign of Europa Universalis 5 begins on April 1, 1337, and ends on January 1, 1837, spanning nearly 500 years. Players thus have half a millennium to establish their nation-states and grow them to the stature of world-dominating powers through war, trade, and diplomacy.
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Start Date
The start date of Europa Universalis 5 holds particular importance as it determines the level of your chosen nation’s economy, technology, diplomatic position, influence, and military strength. Beginning on April 1, 1337, the campaign of Europa Universalis 5 pits players against some of Europe’s greatest challenges in the coming decades:
- Black Death, which wiped out nearly half of the population of Europe between 1347 and 1351.
- The invading Golden Horde, which represents the greatest threat to the continent.
- Rise of the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Crusades.
- The exploration and settlement of America and Australia.
- The Hundred Years War between England and France.
- Mali, Delhi, and Yuan have reached the peak of their power.
- The Renaissance is about to begin.
End Date
The end date of Europa Universalis 5 is January 1, 1837, marking the conclusion of a 500-year campaign. Upon reaching this date, the game will display your progress and statistics. There are no predetermined victory conditions, and players can set their own goals for how they want their nation to look by the end date.
The year 1837 also marks the time when Queen Victoria inherited the throne at the age of 18. The start of this era and British world dominance is the subject of another Paradox strategy game, Victoria 3. Europa Universalis 4’s scenario started in 1444 and ended in 1821. This makes Europa Universalis 5’s 500-year-long campaign the most ambitious in the franchise.
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Europa Universalis 5: Are There Start and End Date Options?
No, there are no other start or end date options for the scenario in Europa Universalis 5. According to a forum post made by the developers, only around 1% of players choose an alternative starting date. Therefore, while scenario options like beginning in 1618 could be interesting, the effort it would take the team to craft them accurately is not justified by the player demand for them.
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