Europa Universalis IV gets Art of War expansion pack

Art of War is the new expansion pack for this strategy game

Paradox’s Europa Universalis IV is a strategy computer game set in the Renaissance Era. The game developers have now released a new expansion pack named ‘Art of War’ for this game. This expansion is said to be the largest expansion DLC in the history of the studio.

Art of War features new playable provinces across the globe. Paradox have announced that the expansion pack has been inspired by the titular text by Sun Tzu, and is aimed at bringing more military mechanics to the strategy title. New features include Napoleonic Era, Unique mechanics, Events for the religious conflict that ravaged Europe, Improved Diplomacy and Gameplay enhancements.

This DLC also includes:

  • Revamped Papal election and curia system
  • Religious leagues in totally redone Reformation structure, to encourage religious conflict
  • Hundreds of new provinces and dozens of new nations throughout game history
  • New revolt system that traces general unrest
  • Greater flexibility in managing and sharing fleets
  • The creation of client states as a new form of subject ally
  • Army construction template for easy rebuilding of destroyed forces

Alongwith the DLC, Paradox have also released a free patch with new content. The feature list is posted in their forum.

Art of War is priced at $20 and can be bought via Steam.

Check out the DLC’s trailer below:

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