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How to play the Europa Universalis games in order

5 games have been released in the Europa Universalis series so far (2000-2025).

The list below puts the games in release order, oldest first. For newcomers this is the safest route: You play the story and the gameplay the way the series grew. Each game's page has the details if you want to plan your own path.

Europa Universalis games in release order

  1. 1 Europa Universalis Europa UniversalisTR 2000 Oct 20, 2000
  2. 2 Europa Universalis 2 Europa Universalis 2TR 2001 Nov 11, 2001
  3. 3 Europa Universalis 3 Europa Universalis 3TR 2007 Jan 29, 2007
  4. 4 Europa Universalis 4 Europa Universalis 4TR 2013 Aug 13, 2013
  5. 5 Europa Universalis 5 Europa Universalis 5 2025 Nov 4, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many games are in the Europa Universalis series?

The Europa Universalis series has 5 games in total.

What is the first Europa Universalis game?

The first game in the series is Europa Universalis, released in 2000.

What is the newest Europa Universalis game?

The most recent release is Europa Universalis 5 (2025).

In what order should I play the Europa Universalis games?

The recommended order is release order: Europa Universalis (2000), Europa Universalis 2 (2001), Europa Universalis 3 (2007), Europa Universalis 4 (2013), Europa Universalis 5 (2025).

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