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This expansion pack for Europa Universalis IV focuses on three regions of the world that are dramatically transformed by the rapid changes of the early modern world. In the Americas, regional empires are solidifying their position as a new threat prepares to overwhelm their societies.
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- Country Compatibility:
- Languages:
- Developer:
- Paradox Tinto
- Publisher:
- Paradox Interactive
- Engine:
- Clausewitz Engine
- Release date:
- 08 May 2024
- Genre:
- Recent Steam reviews:
- Not specified
- All Steam reviews:
- Mixed (242)
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Description
This expansion pack for Europa Universalis IV focuses on three regions of the world that are dramatically transformed by the rapid changes of the early modern world. In the Americas, regional empires are solidifying their position as a new threat prepares to overwhelm their societies. In Europe, the Reformation, new trading routes and the rise of a proto-nationalist spirit challenge old nations to reform and present lucrative opportunities for the financially astute. In Central Asia, the erosion of Mongol power has left a number of nations scrambling to fill the power vacuum.
Winds of Change makes wide-ranging changes to twenty nations stretching from the Andean highlands to the vast steppes of Mongolia. There are many new branching missions, government reforms, events, estate privileges and more, including dramatic game-changing options like returning the Timurid Empire to a nomadic society, pursuing the Glorious Revolution to unite the Dutch and English thrones, or leading an indigenous American invasion of Europe.
On top of hundreds of new missions, Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change makes unique changes to:
- Aztec Empire: New “Tonalli” mechanic encourages warfare and sacrifices. Pursue the goal of centralizing the loose empire of vassals, and new government reforms including famous chinampa farming.
- Mayan Nations: Build a united confederation of Mayan nations, thrive in the tropics of the Yucatan and centralize your union into a stronger kingdom to meet the coming storm.
- Inca Empire: Expand from Cusco to conquer or colonize nearby territories, resist the traditional power of mummified rulers and manage Incan Imperial authority.
- The Netherlands: Explore more economically themed government reforms and decisions, participate in the power struggle between the stadtholders and monarchists or switch to English national content through Glorious Revolution.
- Venice: Resist or bow to the power of the Council of Ten in a new Government mechanic, establish the Golden Republic, and enjoy the cultural power of the Venetian Renaissance.
- Austria: Make critical decisions in the new “Universal Empire” Imperial incident, establish the Austro-Hungarian Empire variant nation, choose from a dozen branching missions, and use new diplomatic options.
- Hungary and Bohemia: Resist imperial domination through unique Hungarian Government Reforms and decisions, new Hussite-themed content for Bohemia, and the ability to form Greater Moravia nation.
- Timurids: Continue a lifestyle of cavalry-led conquest or consolidate power in Persia, establish new Government Reforms including Plunder Economy, new Soyurghal subject type and use Chinese Conquest casus belli.
- Mughals: Victories on the battlefield will help missions as you extend your power over the riches of a very diverse region. You can promote the syncretic Divine Religion to reduce intolerance while promoting monarch power, and embrace new reforms, including the Mansabdar warrior-bureaucrats.
- Nomadic Horde Nations: Make decisions about faith through religious branching missions as well as dozens of specialized missions depending on your Horde starting point - Mongol, Tartar or Moghul Khanate.
- Germany and Italy: Unite their culture groups to establish major European nations, with new government reforms and flavor content.
- Theodoro and Trebizond: Strengthen and revive Eastern Orthodox power in the Black Sea in a challenging environment between mighty empires with strong claims and stronger armies.
- Hisn Kayfa and Hormuz/Oman: Expand from the Persian Gulf through Abbuyid revival missions for Hisn Kayfa and trade-oriented content for Hormuz/Oman.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- OS:
- Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
- Processor:
- Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5850
- Video Memory:
- 1 GB RAM
- DirectX®:
- 9.0c
- Hard Drive:
- 6 GB HD space
- Sound:
- Direct X- compatible soundcard
- Other Requirements:
- Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:
- Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer
recommended*
- OS:
- Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
- Processor:
- Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti
- Video Memory:
- 1 GB RAM
- DirectX®:
- 9.0c
- Hard Drive:
- 6 GB HD space
- Sound:
- Direct X-compatible soundcard
- Other Requirements:
- Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:
- Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer
User reviews
chris.chrysostalis
Not recommended | 17 Sept 2024
The DLC is not yet ready to be bought. I made the mistake and regret it now. The DLC has bugs. I experienced game crashes from the start. I had to ask for a refund. Wait till its on discount, by then it might be playable
Helpful: 24
Jhuna
Not recommended | 29 Jul 2024
I felt forced to buy this DLC. I wanted to play the Aztecs so badly before having the DLC. Not sure if other nations have similar problems. The thing is, with the free update they added a state privilege that greatly
Helpful: 200
hypergamous diddyfoid
Not recommended | 05 Jun 2024
Changes nothing about the game except for adding even more dumb dopamine buttons to press every 5 minutes to play the game for you. Seriously, this DLC is literally nothing of substance, it's just missions. If you're
Helpful: 200
RoachCoach(cndk99)
Not recommended | 27 Jan 2025
This ♥♥♥♥ should have been a free update not an overpriced DLC... paradox is just trying to milk this game as much as humanly possible before eu5 comes out. Oh also, the native american power creep is INSANE. They have
Helpful: 42
Smeggy
Not recommended | 29 May 2024
What a worthless DLC! £16 for missions for nations that already got DLC well done, paradox you out, paradoxed yourself, and if I needed more proof that Tinto doesn't play this game, look at 1000 dev Bohemia
Helpful: 33
Staxzilla
Recommended | 13 Oct 2024
Paid 4 bucks because Paradox decided to lower the ultimate bundle price, credit where credit is due. Would recommend if you are in a similar situation.
Helpful: 79