What year does EU4 cover?

Customized historical startEdit

A player can use the Starting Date controls to change their game's start date to any they wish during the entire game period, from 11 November 1444 to 1 January 1821.

Why does EU4 start in 1444?

Paradox Interactive had set the starting game at Nov 11, 1444 because it is the end of the Varna crusade, and it ended at January 2, 1821 due to Napoleon's death. As we all know, there are interesting histories before and after this time interval. And many of players wanted to play within these time period.

Why does EU4 end at 1821?

Also, 1821 is the year of death of Napoleon and of the independence of most Spanish territories in the Americas, which ended European colonisation and domination of the Americas. Spiritually and in practical terms, it is the end of what EU4 tries to be about.

Is EU4 historically accurate?

EUIV being a sandbox game is as accurate as it can be at the start of the game. However, as you continue with the game further into the timeline a divergence can occur from a historical accuracy standpoint.

Can you play past 1821 EU4?

First you can't go past 1821 on normal game unless you're using extended timeline mod or similar. You can build massive empires in ironman mode before 1821 the game takes a lot of learning.

WHY DOES EU4 END in 1821?

How many years does EU4 last?

It is a strategy game where players can control a nation from the Late Middle Ages through the early modern period (1444–1821), conducting trade, administration, diplomacy, colonization, and warfare.

Can you play EU4 before 1444?

Nah, the game starts in 1444 no matter when your CK 2 game is when you run it through the converter. However, your tech level, development, and so on are determined based on what they are in the CK 2 game so you could end up with Europe being a wasteland of 1/1/1 provinces with 1/1/1 tech if you convert too early.

Is Russia strong in EU4?

Russia's primary strength lies in its lineup of geography, ideas, and abilities to create an unconquerable juggernaut when ruled by the player and an often formidable opponent when left to its own devices.

Is EU4 a hard game?

Whether in war or trade, EU4 is a hard grand strategy game that requires patience to learn.

Is Italy strong in EU4?

Italy is a very strong nation. Positioned to dominate both the Genoa and Venetian trade nodes, a powerful Italy with even a modest trade fleet is poised to completely control 2 of the top three earning nodes in the early game.

Will EU4 be free again?

Europa Universalis 4 will become free on the Epic Games Store starting on September 30, 2021. This will also mark the first time that Paradox Interactive's 2013 title comes to the storefront.

Will Norway colonize EU4?

Norway is in a great location for early colonization, with Iceland giving access to the Americas fairly early. Most nations have to select exploration, but as Norway you may also choose Expansion, should you wish so, as the second and third national ideas gives conquistadors, colonial range and a colonist.

Is USA in EU4?

USA does not exist. Administrative technology is at least 10. is not at war. Capital is a cored province in the Colonial Eastern America region.

What is the strongest nation in EU4?

How big is EU4?

Hard Drive:6 GB HD space.

How many hours to learn EU4?

Eu4 isn't really a game you ever *finish* learning. There is just so, so much going on under the hood and all sorts of tricks and techniques you can use, but I'd say 50-100 hours is about what it takes to get the basics down well enough that you should be able to survive as a decent start through the game.

Is Sweden overpowered EU4?

Start as Sweden and lead the Protestant League to victory against the Emperor. Sweden is not overpowered!

What countries are Tier 1 EU4?

Who has the best army in EU4?

Prussia is arguably the best military nation in the entire game. It's a nice reward too, because the first few decades for the Brandenburg player can be a bit rough going.

Is Japan strong in EU4?

This makes Japan extremely powerful in practice as it is essentially allowed unlimited vassals. +0.1 prestige for each daimyo that has the same level of Shinto isolationism. These all cap at 10 times the given bonus, for 10 daimyo at peace. All daimyo existing in 1444 have unique national ideas.

Why won't EU4 start?

In particular make sure there are no files or folders left under either the Steam EU4 or Documents EU4 locations, before installing again. Also if you have installed RivaTuner, RadeonPro, or a gaming VPN app called Evolve, or the MSI Gaming App, or Duet, disable it as it clashes with this game.

Can you go from CK3 to EU4?

CK3 To EU4 Converter - CK3 Wiki. This converter allows a player to take a game from the end of CK3 and convert it into a playable EU4 save, continuing the campaign.

Who to start as on EU4?

The best overall pick for new players is Portugal, since they start with an ally in England and a friendly, powerful neighbor in Castile. Portugal is in a great position to avoid getting dragged into foreign wars and focus on exploration and building their economy.