The Holy Roman Empire is depicted in more detail than ever before in Europa Universalis 5.
For several months, the developers of Paradox Tinto have been providing weekly insights into their latest project, which is generally referred to as Universal Europe 5 is known.
Under the code name Project Caesar
An extremely detailed historical strategy game is created here – and the latest update is sure to make the hearts of medieval fans all over the world beat faster.
A historical patchwork
Map of the Holy Roman Empire
The latest update shows an extremely detailed picture of the Holy Roman Empire in 1337.
This complex political entity, which consisted of a multitude of principalities, electors, prince-bishoprics, free cities, prelatures, archbishoprics and imperial peasant republics, is presented in Europa Univeralis 5 in an unprecedented level of detail.
In total, the Holy Roman Empire consists of 357 different countries – in Europa Universalis 4 there were less than 100.
Dynasty Card
The HRR dynasty map offers an exciting insight into the power relations and family ties of the time.
The Wittelsbachs ruled over five different countries, including Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, the Palatinate and Brandenburg. The House of Luxembourg controlled Bohemia and the Archbishopric of Trier, while the Habsburgs ruled over Austria and parts of Swabia and Carinthia.
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The Holy Roman Empire in EU5 consists of the Emperor, Electors, Archbishoprics, Free Imperial Cities, Imperial Peasant Republics, Imperial Prelates and regular members. This structure offers immense variety and depth for all amateur historians who want to delve into the Holy Roman Empire down to the smallest detail.
Culture map
The culture map shows the different Europe cultures, which offer great diversity despite their linguistic similarity – including Franks, Swabians, Danubians and Saxons. Religiously, the Holy Roman Empire is predominantly Catholic, with a significant Jewish population and some Waldensians.
What the fans say
Im Paradox-Forum The maps of Europey are attracting a lot of interest. There are now over 40 pages of commentary on the maps.
My eyes…my damn eyes…I love it.
Schön
.Wow, the Europe map is so big.
It looks incredible. I can already feel my PC burning.
The coming weeks promise further exciting insights into other regions such as the Maghreb in northwest Africa.
But it will not be as fragmented as in the Holy Roman EmpireAccording to the developers, Europey will have the highest density of countries and geographical locations in the game world.
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