A New Take on Historical 4X Game Released Today
STOCKHOLM - 26 March 2024 - Lead a nation of your design through a history shaped by your choices in Millennia, a new 4x historical strategy game from C Prompt Games and Paradox Interactive. Guide your people from the stone to a near future, maybe taking detours through historical ages of plague or steampunk technology in Millennia, available now.
Define history; turn by turn and age by age. In Millennia, you start with a blank slate on which to write a new society and culture. Choose traits and government forms as you accumulate power through a variety of domains (government, war, art, etc.), using these powers to expand and exploit the world around you. Develop a production chain to transform common resources into valuable goods, and then trade the surplus to a distant settlement, boosting its population and production. Define your nation as a land of warriors, explorers or learners as you adopt new traits over time.
Features of Millennia include:Millennia is available now for the suggested retail price of $39.99/£34.99/€39.99.
]]>Player-created Mods and Maps Available to Download and Play at Launch
STOCKHOLM - March 25, 2024 - Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order today launched Cities: Skylines II - Beach Properties, the first post-launch asset pack for Cities: Skylines II (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/about). Bringing new buildings, a new zoning option, and more to the sequel to Paradox's best-selling city-builder game, Beach Properties is available now from digital retailers for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99, or as part of a bundle in the Cities: Skylines II Waterfronts Expansion Pass or Ultimate Edition. The game has also been updated today with the first in-game modding options, allowing players to create, share, and play with Map and Code Mods through the free Paradox Mods platform.
Apply some sunscreen and take in the Beach Properties release trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=707bVdp8I-o
Beach Properties allows players to beautify and build a better beachfront, including a new Waterfront zoning option dedicated to waterfront buildings, new growable and signature buildings for both European and North American themes, and new trees to inspire creative coastlines. The Asset Pack is available today, alongside an extensive update to Cities: Skylines II that includes beta implementation of the editor, performance improvements, fixes, and community requests. The full patch notes are available here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/modding-wavelet-patch-1-1-0f1.1640000/
Today also marks the launch of the Cities: Skylines II Modding Beta, with immediate access to Map and Code mods. Using the Paradox Mods platform, also integrated into the Cities: Skylines II experience, creations can be played locally and shared globally. The platform also allows players to discover and curate other available mods, organize their preferred mods into one-click Playsets, and more. As of today, mod creators have already created new versions of some of the most popular Cities: Skylines mods for all players to download and try immediately. Asset modding and improvements to the toolset will be made available later this year.
Press assets for Cities: Skylines II can be found here (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/press).
To learn more about Cities: Skylines II, visit the website and stay tuned to the official forums, X (https://twitter.com/CitiesSkylines), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/citiesskylines/) and Discord (http://discord.gg/cities-skylines).
]]>Rogue-lite Deck-building Cooperative RPG Available Today on Nintendo Switch™, Coming Soon to Xbox and PlayStation
STOCKHOLM - March 21, 2024 - Paradox Interactive, a publisher that builds impressive decks and makes good deals, today announced that Across the Obelisk, the cooperative deck-building game from Dreamsite Games, is releasing on all console platforms this year, starting with the game's launch today on Nintendo Switch™. Across the Obelisk, a roguelite deck-building role-playing game with a unique cooperative multiplayer experience, will allow players to form parties and play together across any and all platforms where the game is available. Multiplayer is already available between PC and Nintendo Switch today, and will be included for players on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S when the game launches on those platforms later this year.
See a trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1GUouRUZjQ
"We've always wanted to evoke the feeling of playing in an RPG party with Across the Obelisk, and now our players will be able to group up with their friends no matter where they play," said Javier de Miguel, Game Developer at Dreamsite Games. "We want your strategies to focus on building the right decks, not on how to get a party together, so we're thrilled to be able to offer a completely open multiplayer experience like this. We're even making it so players don't have to worry about who's got which DLC - if you own any of the story expansions for Across the Obelisk, everyone in your party can play through them with you."
Across the Obelisk is a dynamic rogue-lite game with a unique multiplayer spin on the classic deck-building experience. The game challenges players to create a party from a diverse set of characters, engage in tactical card-based combat, and find a unique path across a world that changes in reaction to their decisions. Playable alone or with up to three friends, Across the Obelisk provides a different experience with each playthrough thanks to its branching world paths, highly customizable heroes, hundreds of different cards with variable upgrades, and much more.
The game and all DLC released to date are available now on Nintendo Switch. Across the Obelisk can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $24.99/£21.99/€24.99, or as part of the Starter Set bundle, which includes the base game, the player-favorite Sands of Ulminin expansion, and the added hero expansion Amelia, the Queen for a suggested retail price of $37.50/£32.25/€37.50.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Prices are subject to regional and retailer differences.
]]>Players will be able to experience the 3D voxel-based factory builder soon
Stockholm and Vancouver, March 20 - Today, Paradox Interactive and Channel 3 Entertainment are thrilled to announce that Foundry will be launching in Early Access on Steam on May 2nd. Foundry, the procedurally-generated voxel factory-building and automation sandbox, already garnered 100,000 players during its alpha phase on Itch.io and its demo on Steam Next Fest in October 2023.
You can check Foundry's new trailer here (https://youtu.be/plYj39zccs8?feature=shared).
Foundry is a first-person, factory-building and automation sandbox set in a beautiful, procedurally-generated voxel world. Starting from humble beginnings of manually mining and processing resources, crafting machinery, and developing technologies, players can advance to automating the entire production line to their precise plans. They will face different logistic challenges such as planning pipe and belt networks and managing complex power systems, working to expand their constantly growing production lines as they create their own gigantic, automated, and self-sustaining factory. Played solo or with friends, Foundry is the perfect mix between grid-based construction games and factory building simulations.
The press kit can be found here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/7dfcfcca11d64713/FOUNDRY).
More information will come later on Foundry. All the latest information on the game can be found here: https://paradoxinteractive.com/games/foundry.
About Channel 3 Entertainment
Channel 3 Entertainment is a new studio built by Patrik Meder, the original creator of Foundry and industry veterans Mark Laprairie and Johann Seidenz. Their previous experiences include critically and publicly acclaimed Oxygen Not Included and Don't Starve Together. They are currently working on the development of Foundry.
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com
]]>New Asset Pack Launching Alongside First Stage of In-game Modding Options
STOCKHOLM - March 18, 2024 - Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order today announced that Cities: Skylines II (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/about), the sequel to Paradox's best-selling city-builder game, will release its first post-launch asset pack, Beach Properties, on March 25, 2024. In addition, the pack will launch alongside the first stage of Cities: Skylines II's long-awaited in-game modding options and tools, allowing players and creators to build, share, and play with mods through a simple in-game interface. Beach Properties will be available on PC for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99, or as part of the Cities: Skylines II Waterfronts Expansion Pass or Ultimate Edition.
Let the Cities: Skylines II - Beach Properties teaser wash over you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ8yqREJye0
Starting on March 25, players will be able access mods through the Cities: Skylines II Modding Beta. Upon release, an in-game editor will be available that allows for players to create or implement Map or Code mods. Using the Paradox Mods platform, also integrated into the Cities: Skylines II experience, creations can be played locally and shared globally. The platform also allows players to discover and curate other available mods, organize their preferred mods into one-click Playsets, and more. Asset modding tools and other options will be made available later this year.
"Modding is part of the lifeblood of Cities: Skylines, and starting our Modding Beta is going to be a transformative step for Cities: Skylines II," said Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order. "The creativity and feedback from our players are what makes this community what it is. We can't wait to see how everyone puts these tools to use, and work alongside them to make sure everyone is empowered to make the cities of their dreams."
In addition to Beach Properties, a new in-game Radio, the Deluxe Relax Station will be released on March 25, featuring a new host and a full hour of new music. Deluxe Relax Station will be available on PC for a suggested retail price of $4.99/£4.49/€4.99 or as part of the Cities: Skylines II Waterfronts Expansion Pass or Ultimate Edition.
Press assets for Cities: Skylines II can be found here (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/press).
To learn more about Cities: Skylines II, visit the website and stay tuned to the official forums, X (https://twitter.com/CitiesSkylines), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/citiesskylines/) and Discord (http://discord.gg/cities-skylines).
]]>Discover new possibilities and features for machine empires, a new Endgame Crisis, a new Crisis Path and much more in this major expansion
STOCKHOLM, MARCH 14 - Today, Paradox Interactive announced The Machine Age, a new expansion for its sci-fi strategy game Stellaris. Scientists have discovered advanced means to commune with the machine, enabling life to overcome the biological limitations of minds and flesh. The Machine Age begins a time of technical glory, but raises new ethical and social dilemmas. With those times of unleashed ambition, new threats will emerge, questioning the real meaning of life itself. The Machine Age is developed by Paradox Development Studio and is coming soon on PC.
Watch The Machine Age trailer here: https://youtu.be/MSunS8wpU54
Ascend through technologies with The Machine Age new features:
NEW ENDGAME CRISIS AND CRISIS PATH
Players will face a new synthetic threat in a brand-new Endgame Crisis, or will themselves become the threat for the balance of the universe in a new Crisis Path.
INDIVIDUALISTIC MACHINES
Your machine empires are no longer limited to gestalt consciousness and can have individual personalities and more diverse stories and origins. Further customize your empire with 3 new Machine Ascension Paths.
NEW SITUATIONS AND ADVANCED AUTHORITY SWAP
As you delve ever closer to the mind of the machine, you will have to face new challenges for your society. Every decision matters and the only certainty is that your empire will not be the same after its Ascension.
3 NEW ORIGINSOn top of that, The Machine Age includes new reactive portraits, 6 new Civics, 2 new mid-game structures (the molten Arc Furnace and powerful Dyson Swarm), new Population Traits, and 7 brand new music tracks for the best in synthetic beats!
For more information about Stellaris and The Machine Age, visit http://stellaris.com/.
You can find The Machine Age media kit here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/6ea86c1088886c4a).
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com
]]>Argentina, Brazil and Chile Highlighted in Trial of Allegiance
STOCKHOLM - 07 March 2024 - The horrors of war seem an ocean away, but no major threat can be contained in a shrinking world. The influences of foreign ideologies and international pressure may force distant nations to take an active part in the global struggle against tyranny. Decide the fate of South America in Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance, available now.
This content pack for Paradox Interactive's best-selling grand strategy wargame, players can write new histories of the major nations of South America in years around World War II. You can try to resist the pressure to join a costly conflict overseas, or take your chances with a major power bloc for help in pursuing your own goals.
See a trailer here: https://youtu.be/-oOM9cfxovc
Features of Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance include:Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance is available for the suggested retail price of $14.99/£12.79/€14.99.
]]>Sphere of Influence Adds Power Blocs and New Diplomatic Options
STOCKHOLM - 06 March 2024 - The rapid technological and societal changes of the Victoria Era allowed empires to compete in new lands with new means. The competition for resources and markets could turn fast friends into bitter rivals, as strong nations fought to extend and secure their power over weaker ones. Preserve and project your own empire in Sphere of Influence, a new expansion pack for Victoria 3, coming May 6, 2024.
Paradox Interactive's grand strategy simulation takes a diplomatic turn, with Power Blocs at the center of Sphere of Influence. Bully, bribe or befriend other nations in an effort to build a group that can act together towards a common goal. Smaller nations can seek security in a co-operative compact with a greater power, while major nations bring new subjects and middle powers into their orbit.
Historical content in the expansion is dedicated to The Great Game, the nineteenth century competition between the British and Russian Empires for influence and power in Central and South Asia.
See a trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9yae-7XGqA
Features of Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence include:Today also sees the release of the Trains Bonus Content Pack, a free pack for download by any who own Victoria 3. This pack includes ten new 3D models of trains players can see carrying goods and passengers on the map - five trains from the early days of steam and five trains from the golden age of rail expansion.
Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence will be available on 06 May 2024 for the suggested retail price of 29.99$ / 24.99£ / 29.99€.
]]>Defy Plagues and Commission Propaganda in Legends of the Dead
STOCKHOLM - 04 March 2024 - Even the most ancient of bloodlines must be bolstered by stories of greatness. Why should one noble house dominate others, if it has no glorious past to claim? Warriors and diplomats, hunters and saints, all have a place in the chronicles of history and the songs of troubadours. Can you build a legend so powerful that people speak of it centuries later? Secure an everlasting legacy in Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead.
Legends of the Dead is the newest core expansion to Paradox Interactive's award-winning grand-strategy role-playing game of the medieval world. Travel back in time to a world of scheming regents and rival monarchs as they compete for prestige and dynastic power. In Legends of the Dead, you can preserve the legitimacy of your rule through not only great deeds, but the publicity of these deeds, creating a worldwide memory of your actions long after death.
But death comes for us all, and, in this expansion, new epidemics and plagues, including the Black Death, threaten to overshadow the accomplishments of all humankind, covering the earth in sickness and despair.
See a trailer here: https://youtu.be/_3KXin9Zuns
Features of Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead include:Crusader Kings III: Legends of Dead is available for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99. It is also available as part of the Crusader Kings III Chapter III bundle which includes one Instant Unlock upon purchase, the Major Expansion "Roads to Power" and the Event Pack "Wandering Nobles".
]]>Newest Content Pack for Award-winning Fantasy Strategy Game Now Available
STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands - Feb. 27, 2024 - Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of prime content, today launched Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury from Triumph Studios, the latest content pack for their spell-slinging strategy game. Primal Fury is available today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99, or as part of the Age of Wonders 4 Premium Edition or Expansion Pass. The content pack centers around a new Primal Culture that puts players in touch with their wildest fantasies, offering control over beasts, nature, and magic like never before.
See the wild worlds of Primal Fury in a new trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG-f3XmB4gk
In addition to Primal Fury, all players of Age of Wonders 4 will receive today's free Wolf Update, containing features, improvements, and game changes requested by the Age of Wonders community. Featuring a reworked necromancy system, offers of War Bounties to coax allies to your side, and a brand-new random item generator for hero gear, the free update will add new layers and options to the award-winning fantasy strategy title. Paradox will offer all players a chance to try the incredible worlds of Age of Wonders 4 during a free-to-play period on Xbox Game Pass from February 29 to March 4, 2024.
In the Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury content pack, players will discover new ways to conquer the realms, and bring the land itself under their control. The new Primal Culture will enable rulers to channel a Primal Animal that shapes their empire, both physically and spiritually. The Tome of Fey Mists and the Tome of the Stormborne, both added in Primal Fury, include new spells to conceal troops in magical fog, gain advantages over seas and shorelines, and even transform armies into fearsome nagas.
You can find assets for Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury here: LINK (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/92be57d5e1c7f6ff)
]]>Guide a band of heroes through apocalyptic dungeons and overcome formidable challenges in this highly tactical rogue-like dungeon crawler
STOCKHOLM, February 13 - Paradox Interactive, a publisher of challenging games about running empires, today announces their partnership with XperimentalZ Games to publish Escape the Mad Empire, a dungeon-crawling game with intense tactical pause combat and base management gameplay that will release in Early Access on Steam in 2024 under the Paradox Arc publishing initiative.
You can try Escape the Mad Empire today by playing the demo, including a mini-campaign and a challenging boss fight! You can find the demo here (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1823390/Escape_The_Mad_Empire/).
You can watch the Escape the Mad Empire trailer here (https://youtu.be/vfAMyyyVmsAyVKjnFjlcYULPfmWRCsG).
Escape the Mad Empire is a rogue-like dungeon-crawling game where you control a party of heroes facing near-impossible odds in a series of procedurally-generated, apocalyptic dungeons, filled to the brim with foes, traps, and deadly boss fights. Leverage the tactical pause
system to execute complex strategies in the blink of an eye and clutch victory from the jaws of defeat. As you overcome the threats of the apocalypse, manage your heroes' instability, grow your base, and fight to survive until you Escape the Mad Empire or fall to its horrors.
For more information about Escape the Mad Empire, visit the Steam page here (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1823390/Escape_The_Mad_Empire/). You can also access the press kit here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/47d50e3ca8e84aed).
Chapter III Road Map Includes Two Expansions; First One Coming March 4
STOCKHOLM - 06 February 2024 - Today, Paradox Interactive unveiled its 2024 plans for Crusader Kings III, its award-winning grand strategy game about the medieval era, known for its captivating story-telling and character-rich plotting. Chapter III of Crusader Kings III will feature two expansions, including a long-anticipated Byzantine-themed Major Expansion, as well as an event pack and a free cosmetic clothing add-on, which is available for download now - for everyone who pre-purchases the Expansion Pass.
Crusader Kings III: Chapter III includes:"It's very exciting to be able to talk about our plans for 2024," says Crusader Kings III Game Director Alex Oltner. "We've been working hard on trying to find ways to introduce major historical content like the Black Death and the Byzantine Empire's distinct form of government into CKIII, and we know that our fans have been wanting these as well. Chapter III promises to be one of the biggest phases in the game's history."
The first piece of content of the third Chapter is coming on March 04. Legends of the Dead is a new core expansion for Crusader Kings III that adds many new activities, events, and features to Paradox's award-winning medieval role-playing grand strategy game.
War, disease, and scheming relatives can bring an end to even the most illustrious of rulers. How will you ensure that your fame and reputation survive after you are gone? Nothing burnishes the glory of a royal house like the fame of its ancestors, so it may be wise to invest in the future by singing of your past. In Legends of the Dead, guarantee that stories of your great deeds live after you've shuffled off the mortal coil through propaganda perpetuated by chroniclers and troubadours. But even legendary greatness is challenged by the greatest peril of all - the Black Death, a dangerous plague that threatens the foundations of the medieval world.
See a Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUlPnbXUW4
Features of Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead include:Chapter III for Crusader Kings III can be purchased now for the suggested retail price of $43.98/£38.48/€43.98. Once purchased, owners can immediately download the Couture of the Capets cosmetic pack for free.
]]>VD:S KOMMENTAR
2023 har varit ett år med många passerade milstolpar. Vi slår omsättningsrekord, på helåret och i kvartalet, vi har stabilt mer än sex miljoner spelare och vi avslutar året med en urstark finansiell position. Samtidigt går det inte att luta sig tillbaka. EBIT är på en nivå vi inte är nöjda med efter en stor nedskrivning, och kvartalets spelreleaser har inte hållit den kvalitet vi vill. Det finns verkligen potential att nå ännu högre.
Fredrik Wester, VD för Paradox Interactive
PRESENTATION AV RAPPORT
Den 6 februari klockan 12:00 CET presenteras bokslutskommunikén av Fredrik Wester, VD, och Alexander Bricca, CFO, via livestream på Paradox YouTube-kanal där de även kommer att besvara rapport- och finansrelaterade frågor, https://youtube.com/paradoxinteractive.
Dina frågor kan ställas innan presentationen via bolagets forum (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/year-end-report-2023-livestream.1622892/) eller via ir@paradoxinteractive.com.Det kommer att vara möjligt att mejla in frågor till ir@paradoxinteractive.comunder presentationen.
Presentationen kommer att finnas tillgänglig i efterhand på Paradox YouTube-kanal (https://youtube.com/paradoxinteractive).
Denna information är sådan som Paradox Interactive AB är skyldigt att offentliggöra enligt EU:s marknadsmissbruksförordning (EU nr 596/2014). Informationen lämnades, genom angiven kontaktpersons försorg, för offentliggörande 2024-02-06 08:00 CET.
COMMENT BY THE CEO
2023 has been a year during which we've reached many milestones. We set a new revenue record, in the full year and in the quarter, we have stably more than six million players and we end the year with a very strong financial position. At the same time, we're unable to relax. EBIT is at a level we are not happy with after a large write-down, and the quarter's game releases have not held the quality we want. There is certainly potential to reach even higher.
Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive
PRESENTATION OF REPORT
6 February 12:00 PM CET Fredrik Wester, CEO, and Alexander Bricca, CFO, will host a livestream on Paradox's YouTube channel to present the year-end report, and answer questions related to the report and the company's financial performance, https://www.youtube.com/paradoxinteractive.
Questions may be submitted in advance via our forum (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/year-end-report-2023-livestream.1622892/) or by e-mailing them to ir@paradoxinteractive.com.It will be possible to e-mail questions to ir@paradoxinteractive.comduring the presentation.
If you miss the presentation, it will be posted on Paradox's YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/paradoxinteractive) at a later time.
This disclosure contains information that Paradox Interactive AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 06-02-2024 08:00 CET.
Be the lone hero who fights back the dark forces of evil as you help your fledgling town grow in a new city-building RPG.
STOCKHOLM, February 1 - Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of deep and strategic games for cerebral players, today announces their collaboration with SquareNite to publish Darfall, a roleplaying strategy game with settlement-building mechanics that will be released in Early Access in 2024 under the Paradox Arc publishing initiative.
You can watch the Darfall announcement trailer here (https://youtu.be/qPv7tcsdOms).
Darfall is a strategy game where you take control of a hero who must explore and adventure through the land to gain power while simultaneously managing a nascent village in its efforts to expand and grow into a larger town. However, as the sun sets, the dark forces plaguing the land unleash their minions against your base and it is your job as a hero to take a stand in defense of its home. Each night that the forces of evil are thwarted, the more dangerous and numerous the nighttime raids become.
With a mix of RPG, strategy, city-building, and a tower defense game, Darfall is sure to test the players' mettle and resolve in their quest to hold back the tide of darkness.
For more information about Darfall, visit the Steam page here (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1961600/Darfall/). You can access the press kit here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/e02ce74b3d8cef32).
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe, and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders, and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com
About SquareNite
SquareNite is a studio founded by Lukas and Martin in 2019 in Slovakia as their debut in game development, working on a variety of prototypes for mobile and PC, which gave them valuable skills and experience in the process of developing video games.
What started as a modest tower defense game quickly evolved into an expansive city-builder with RPG elements, transforming into a project driven by sheer passion and love of the craft. Now, in 2024, the team has grown to three members, as well as freelancers and friends who help to breathe life into Darfall and the Studio.
For more information, please visit https://www.darfall.com/
]]>Creative Director Alex Skidmore explains how players will explore Seattle as a Brujah Kindred, showcasing Disciplines and more
STOCKHOLM - January 31, 2024 - Today, Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room released two gameplay videos for the upcoming first-person action RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/about). The Chinese Room's Creative Director, Alex Skidmore, was joined by TCR Community Manager Joshua Matthews to deep-dive into the game's mechanics and setting while exploring Seattle as a Brujah Kindred. Additional gameplay videos detailing the Brujah and other clans in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be released in the coming months.
Check out the action-packed gameplay trailer here: https://youtu.be/ja1rtSS4YlI
Hear more from the TCR team in the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwhvfH-Ij8Q
Matthews and Skidmore highlight an early-game mission, discussing why the player character, Phyre, infiltrates an abandoned warehouse to uncover clues about the mysterious mark on their hand. Players must choose their actions wisely, whether confronting the court's secret keeper like Willem or meeting unruly ghouls and illusions that cloud the environment. Acting as "The Sheriff" of the Court, Phyre's choices impact how the world perceives them and bring them closer to uncovering Seattle's secrets.
Each clan has its own playstyle and Disciplines, creating different ways to explore. Whether it's the Brujah's brute force, Banu Haqim's cloak-and-dagger approach, Ventrue's cutthroat manipulation, or Tremere's blood magic, players have a wide range of options. Details on each clan's respective Disciplines will be available this year.
"The gameplay and action of Bloodlines 2 is a sort of dance. As players explore the world, soak in the atmosphere, and make strategic choices, they affect their relationships with the characters around them," explained Alex Skidmore, Creative Director at The Chinese Room. "Players can choose their legend, but the world is dynamic, and characters will remember how you treat them. Think carefully, and trust no one."
Kindred Key Features Include:Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the cult-classic Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. In Bloodlines 2, players choose one of four clans for Phyre (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/media/press-releases/press-release/introducing-phyre-the-player-character-in-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2): the rebellious Brujah (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/clans/brujah), blood sorcery masters Tremere (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/clans/tremere), adjudicators of justice Banu Haqim (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/news/clan-reveal-banu-haqim), or the persuasive Ventrue (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/news/clan-reveal-ventrue). Wishlist the game today on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/532790/), Epic Games (https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), GOG (https://www.gog.com/en/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines_2), Microsoft Store on Xbox (https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/9pf9rkwb9b50), and PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/en-se/concept/10007767/).
The press kit is here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1saVs110Uow8Pwrx-iMjAr5ycelIApFwp).
To learn more, visit the official website (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), follow #Bloodlines2 on all social media platforms, and join the community on the game's Discord (https://discord.gg/bloodlines2).
]]>New Culture, New Tomes of Magic, and Wild Beasts Coming Soon to Triumph's Award-winning Fantasy Strategy Game
STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands - Jan. 30, 2024 - Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios today announced the release date for Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury, a new content pack coming on February 27, 2024 to the award-winning fantasy strategy game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The studios also revealed the full list of features that will be included with Primal Fury, including a new Primal Culture themed around mastery of beasts and nature, new Tomes of Magic to wield the forces of mists and storms, new physical forms, mounts, and much more. Primal Fury will be available on all platforms for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99; players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass will receive Primal Fury at launch for no additional cost.
See the Wonders of Nature in a teaser video for Primal Fury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XjKM3Ok21I
In the Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury content pack, players will discover new ways to conquer the realms, and bring the land itself under their control. The new Primal Culture will enable rulers to channel an animal spirit that shapes their empire, both physically and spiritually. The Tome of Fey Mists and the Tome of the Stormborne, both added in Primal Fury, include new spells to conceal troops in magical fog, gain advantages over seas and shorelines, and even transform armies into fearsome nagas. The pack will also launch alongside the free Wolf Update, which will add new features and improvements requested by the Age of Wonders community, including a rework of necromancy, new randomly generated items, and War Bounties to better direct allies in conflicts.
Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury Key Features:You can find assets for Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury here: LINK (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/92be57d5e1c7f6ff)
For more information about Age of Wonders 4, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.
]]>Trial of Allegiance Brings the World War to a New Hemisphere
STOCKHOLM - 25 January 2024 - When a war goes global, no one is safe. The oceans and distance that once kept nations secure are now crossed by ships in days and ideology in minutes. The countries of South America have their internal problems, but face pressure to choose a side in the ongoing world war. Prepare a glorious new future for the continent in Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance, coming March 07.
Trial of Allegiance is a new content pack for Paradox Interactive's best-selling grand strategy wargame about the climactic years around World War II. In this add-on, the major nations of South America take centre stage as they ensure stability at home in an unstable world. Follow the historical course of action or explore dramatic new alternate histories in three new National Focus Trees.
Features of Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance include:Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance will be available on 07 March 2024 for the suggested retail price of $14.99/£12.79/€14.99.
]]>Sequel to the hit prison management simulator brings 3D graphics, multiple floors, sandbox construction, Career mode and inmate connections!
STOCKHOLM - January 16, 2024 - Paradox Interactive and Double Eleven today announced Prison Architect 2, the 3D successor to their prison management simulator. The game offers deeper simulation, greater player control, an inhabitant behavior system and creative options to define the next generation of management gameplay. Prison Architect 2 launches on March 26 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 for a suggested retail price of $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. Enterprising Architects can pre-order Prison Architect 2 on PC today.
Check out the announcement trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiymA3jw0fQ
Prison Architect 2 offers advanced simulation systems, enabling players to construct intricate compounds with a high degree of creative freedom in a 3D environment. From building elaborate structures to managing inmates' needs while maintaining the facility's financial stability, Prison Architect 2 expands gameplay and creative tools across the board, for an engaging sandbox experience. The game also introduces a connection system between the prisoners, who will make friends or enemies with each other, impacting who they will hang out, partner or fight with. Prison Architect 2 brings prison construction and management gameplay to a new level by entering the third dimension and bringing deeper simulation than ever before.
"In Prison Architect 2, our team set out to create the next level in management gameplay. A greater degree of player freedom, impactful choices, and inmate simulation come together to provide an enhanced presentation of prison management, in a 3D world. Much loved features make a return to help you manage your inmates, quell riots, prevent escapes and share your prisons, but now cross-platform! In addition to a new upgrade system, a new Career Mode, and more." said Gareth Wright, Game Director at Double Eleven. "We look forward to seeing how players get creative with multiple floors and catwalks to finally construct and expand in 3D. And then optimize and balance their prison's safety, security and self-betterment."
Prison Architect 2 Key Features:For more information on Prison Architect 2, visit the Steam page here. Click here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/788fabdd7d0226a3) for the press kit.
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com
About Double Eleven
Double Eleven Limited is a full-service publisher and developer, with their head office located in Middlesbrough (North East England) and a second studio in Kuala Lumpur. Since becoming an independent publisher, they have focused on a mix of highly collaborative co-development and original IP work, bringing great games like Minecraft Dungeons, Prison Architect, Goat Simulator, Rimworld and Rust to new platforms and audiences. They recently developed Switch and Playstation 4 versions of Red Dead Redemption and are currently working with Bethesda to bring new adventures to The Wasteland in Fallout 76.
]]>Players can now play the fast-paced 4X turn-based strategy game, solo or with up to five friends
Stockholm, December 12 - Today, Paradox Interactive and Whatboy Games released Stellaris Nexus into early access on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983990/Stellaris_Nexus/). This immersive sci-fi 4X experience offers players the opportunity to dive into single or multiplayer gameplay and complete matches from start to finish in about one hour. For those who have pre-purchased the game, Stellaris Nexus early access is now up and running, priced at 14.99€ / 12.99£ / 14.99$.
Discover more on Stellaris Nexus in the early access launch trailer: https://youtu.be/g8-dLZOzOMw
Stellaris Nexus packs all the thrilling diplomatic drama and epic space battles of a massive grand strategy game into a solo adventure or multiplayer showdown with up to five friends-all within about one hour. When played with friends, Stellaris Nexus brings together the tactical aspect of strategy games and the social aspect of tabletop games. As the leader of an intergalactic faction, players will start on the outer galactic rim with the objective to take control of the throneworld of Nexus, at the center of the galaxy. Winning will require players to craft a balance between their diplomatic maneuvers and their military ambitions, while developing their industry and starfleet. With nine different factions and a total of twenty-seven leaders to choose from, Stellaris Nexus offers a huge range of unique playstyles for all players to enjoy.
"We've long been big enthusiasts of Paradox's grand strategy games and have always loved the social experience of tabletop gaming. We strongly believed there was great potential in merging these elements," said Adam Doherty, Game Director at Whatboy Games. "We developed a prototype of a sci-fi strategy game playable in one hour and pitched it to Paradox Arc-they loved the idea! Together with Paradox, we've proved it is possible to create a compelling 4X experience you can finish during a lunch break. We are now thrilled to release the game into early access and to get players' feedback to polish and elevate this concept even further,'' added Dax Ginn, Studio Director, Whatboy Games.
"Stellaris Nexus achieves the near-impossible; providing a deep and challenging strategy experience that can be played start to finish in an hour. On top of that, it's a blast to play with friends over and over again. We're confident it's a perfect addition to Paradox's lineup," shared Gustav Groth, Executive Producer at Paradox Arc. "This early access phase gives the awesome team at Whatboy the chance to test their ideas, and grow the game together with the community."
Stellaris Nexus Features:Stellaris Nexus press kit can be found here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/fa4e3fe93fabc185).
]]>The adjudicators of justice join Brujah and Tremere as playable Vampire clans, with an in-depth look at each slated for 2024
STOCKHOLM - November 30, 2023 - Today during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room announced that the Banu Haqim are a playable clan in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/about). Focusing on stalking, assassination, and outmaneuvering enemies, the Banu Haqim specialize in combat from the shadows with unseen maneuvers and silent takedowns. Wishlist Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 today on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/532790/Vampire_The_Masquerade__Bloodlines_2/), Epic (https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), and GoG (https://www.gog.com/en/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines_2).
Check out the Banu Haqim in action in the trailer here: https://youtu.be/zcDEhivcr-w
Known for keeping their bloodlust in check, the Banu Haqim are fiercely devoted to upholding a moral code, dealing with threats, and handing out consequences. They lurk in the shadows, using their vampiric Disciplines to hunt and remain hidden, dealing swift and precise strikes to enforce their sense of justice.
"Making Phyre a Banu Haqim changes how players approach combat, offering a unique perspective to the game's world," said Alex Skidmore, Project Creative Director at The Chinese Room. "Players must approach encounters carefully to make the most of this clan's gifts, timing their strikes with finesse and precision to achieve their goals. These Kindred are patient and careful, making them ideal for players looking for a strategic experience."
"Banu Haqim are scholars, warriors, and guardians in Vampire: The Masquerade. Players eagerly awaiting a more tactical playstyle are getting the clan they've been anticipating," said Sean Greaney, Executive Vice President of World of Darkness at Paradox Interactive. "Each clan has distinct qualities that fulfill a unique player fantasy and shape how they experience Bloodlines 2. Kindred clans in Vampire: The Masquerade have their own long-lived worlds filled with history, motivations, and power structures. The Chinese Room has done an expert job translating these complex entities into an impactful RPG experience that is meaningful to players and feels at home in World of Darkness."
Bloodlines 2 features lead protagonist Phyre (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/media/press-releases/press-release/introducing-phyre-the-player-character-in-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), an Elder Kindred Embraced during the early 17th Century. Players choose from four playable clans, including the Banu Haqim, rebellious Brujah (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/clans/brujah), and blood sorcery masters Tremere, with (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/clans/tremere)the last playable clan being unveiled in December 2023. Details on each clan and their respective Disciplines will be available in 2024, starting with a gameplay reveal in January.
Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the cult-classic Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. The game takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy. The game will launch in Fall 2024. To learn more, visit the official website (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), follow #Bloodlines2 on all social media platforms, and join the community on the game's Discord (https://discord.gg/bloodlines2).
The press kit can be found here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1saVs110Uow8Pwrx-iMjAr5ycelIApFwp).
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Expansion Pass 6 also includes the Galactic Paragons and First Contact expansions, launching in 2024
STOCKHOLM - November 21, 2023 - Paradox Interactive today released Toxoids, a Species Pack for Stellaris: Console Edition and the first of three expansions coming as part of the game's sixth expansion pass. Console players can gamble their planet's future to get an edge over the galaxy with this hardy, industrial species. In 2024, two additional expansions, Galactic Paragons and First Contact, will be released in Expansion Pass 6, which can be purchased for $29.99 / €29.99*. Toxoids is available as a standalone for $9.99 / €9.99*.
Check out the latest Toxoids trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcSZV2hzloI
Toxoids introduces a high-risk, high-reward race that is as resourceful as it is ruthless… and repulsive. With oozing origins, slimy civics, and crude cosmetic options, Stellaris: Console Editions players can get their hands dirty with this heaping content dump and burn their way through the galaxy.
The Toxoids Species Pack includes:Released alongside Toxoids, a free update from the Stellaris custodians team adds a variety of improvements and additions for all players. For more information about Stellaris: Console Edition and the Toxoids Species Pack, visit https://www.stellaris.com/en/console.
The press kit can be found here: https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/94ba9d3588a49cb3
*This represents suggested pricing. Pricing is set by the retailer, and incremental differences may occur based on the region.
Free 3.10 "Pyxis" Update also Available Today
STOCKHOLM, NOVEMBER 16 - Today, Paradox Interactive launched Astral Planes, the new narrative-focused expansion for its sci-fi strategy game Stellaris. Astral Planes is available on PC for €19,99/$19.99/£16.45. Additionally, the free 3.10 "Pyxis" update launches today, expanding the base game and improving several previously released expansions, especially on the leaders present in-game.
You can find Astral Planes launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/O544CkFV5ck
Navigate wonders and dangers through the different features included in Astral Planes:
NEW CORE SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Unlock new Technologies, Actions, and Relics to manipulate space and interact with the galaxy in unexpected ways. Explore new realms filled with mysteries and opportunities.
ALTERNATIVE PLANES TO EXPLORE
Traverse the Astral Planes to discover a wide variety of unique sites, each with properties and phenomena beyond the mundane. Come face to face with fascinating and terrifying creatures, uncover long-buried secrets, or choose to explore the true nature of your past with the Riftworld Origin.
BRANCHING NARRATIVES
For the first time in Stellaris, navigate in widely branching narratives through a dedicated interface, specifically designed to maximize the effects of player choice. The Astral Planes are full of surprises, and hard choices will be necessary to reach your desired outcome. Make the right decision for your empire and chart a course that fits your play style.
Additionally, the release date of Astral Planes will also coincide with the release of the completely free 3.10 "Pyxis" patch. In addition to the standard updates and bug fixes, this patch also implements consolidations on Leaders and updates on the civics, traditions trees, and ascension perks linked to these leaders, alongside many other additions. Interested fans can read more about these additions by way of the Dev Diaries (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/stellaris-dev-diary-228-new-content-features-in-3-2.1494598/)here (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/dev-team-astral-planes-and-stellaris-3-10-0-pyxis-preliminary-release-notes.1609759/).
For more information about Stellaris and Astral Planes, visit http://stellaris.com/.
You can find Astral Planes media kit here: https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/21916ab2eb12ff26
]]>Roam the cosmos looking for wealth, build your base and protect it from alien threats in a procedurally generated zero-gravity open world
STOCKHOLM, November 9 - Today, Paradox Interactive and SquarePlay Games are thrilled to announce the launch of Space Trash Scavenger in Early Access on Steam. Space Trash Scavenger is a third-person interstellar survival sandbox game set in a procedurally generated zero-gravity world, where players must scavenge resources, craft equipment, and trade their way back home. You can now access it on Steam for €19,99/$19,99/£16,99.
In Space Trash Scavenger, players are employed by the megacorporation ScavCorp to retrieve a wide range of resources from space debris, abandoned outposts, and spaceship wrecks, refining them at their space rig. Within this base, they can upgrade their equipment, produce their own food and fuel, while also preparing to defend against roaming alien threats that may come knocking at their door. Space Trash Scavenger is set in a vast procedurally generated spatial open world, inviting players to explore deeper and deeper into the cosmos.
Watch the new game trailer here: https://youtu.be/glH396Ron50
"We're super hyped to launch Space Trash Scavenger today" says developer Alastair McQueen, of SquarePlay Games. "With local micro-gravity, toybox-sized procedural asteroid fields and a dynamic economy, we tried to bring something new to the survival genre. We'll be listening to players on where to take the game during Early Access."
"Space Trash Scavenger is a unique game with an exceptional tone, just waiting to be played and supported by its community. This Early Access phase offers the perfect opportunity to build upon the strong foundations established by the talented team at SquarePlay Games," declared Ross Kaminskyi, executive producer at Paradox Arc.
You can find our press kit here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/7dc77e814218fbda).
]]>Drive the realm forward through industry in the first major expansion, accompanied by the free Golem update for all players
STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands - November 7, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios today released Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes, a full expansion for the hit fantasy strategy game. Empires & Ashes is the largest content addition in Age of Wonders 4 to date, expanding gameplay with an industrial culture of war, an additional Avian physical form, an added victory condition, and more. Empires & Ashes is available now for a suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.99/€19.99 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass will receive Empires & Ashes at no additional cost.
Peer into the realm of the future with the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/GxydiZH2PhM
In Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes, players revolutionize their realms with industry with the militant Reaver culture, combining magic and steel to create powerful war machines and take control of enemy cities. Players can put a feather in their army's cap with the Avian Form, and claim a victory by unlocking the Seals of Power to rule the Astral Sea.
Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes Key Features:For more information about Age of Wonders 4, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.
]]>Enligt de instruktioner för valberedning som beslutades av Paradox Interactives årsstämma 2023 ska valberedningens ledamöter utses genom att styrelsens ordförande kontaktar de tre röstmässigt största aktieägarna per den 30 september 2023, varpå dessa tre aktieägare har rätt att utse varsin ledamot som tillsammans med styrelsens ordförande ska utgöra valberedning.
Valberedningens uppgift är att inför årsstämman 2024 framlägga förslag avseende ordförande på årsstämman, antal styrelseledamöter, styrelse- och revisorsarvode, styrelsens sammansättning, styrelseordförande, instruktion för valberedning inför årsstämman nästföljande år, samt val av revisor.
De tre största aktieägarna i bolaget har nu utsett varsin ledamot, varpå valberedningen inför Paradox Interactives årsstämma 2024 har följande sammansättning:De aktieägare som utsett ledamöter till valberedningen innehar tillsammans cirka 60,8 procent av aktierna och rösterna i bolaget.
Aktieägare som vill lämna förslag till valberedningen inför Paradox Interactives årsstämma 2024 kan göra detta via e-post till nomination-committee@paradoxinteractive.comeller via post till:
Paradox Interactive AB
Att. Nomination Committee / Legal
Magnus Ladulåsgatan 4
118 66 Stockholm
Ett förslag bör lämnas senast den 28 februari 2024 för att kunna behandlas av valberedningen.
]]>In accordance with the instructions for the nomination committee which were adopted by the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Paradox Interactive, the chairman of the board shall contact the three largest shareholders in terms of votes per 30 September 2023, whereby each such shareholder shall elect a member to form the nomination committee together with the chairman of the board.
The nomination committee's task is to prepare proposals to the AGM 2024 regarding chairman of the AGM, number of directors of the board, remuneration to the directors of the board and the auditor, composition of the board of directors, chairman of the board, instructions for the nomination committee for the following year's AGM, and the election of the auditor.
The three largest shareholders of the company have now elected a member each whereby the composition of the nomination ahead of the 2024 annual general meeting of Paradox Interactive AB has the following composition:The shareholders who have appointed members to the nomination committee together hold approximately 60.8 percent of the shares and votes in the company.
Shareholders who want to submit proposals to the nomination committee ahead of Paradox Interactive AB's AGM 2024 may do so by way of email to nomination-committee@paradoxinteractive.comor by mail to:
Paradox Interactive AB
Att. Nomination Committee / Legal
Magnus Ladulåsgatan 4
SE-118 66 Stockholm
A proposal should be submitted no later than 28 February 2024 in order to be considered by the nomination committee.
]]>New Europa Universalis IV Expansion Available Today
STOCKHOLM - 06 November 2023 - As the Early Modern Age dawns, rising empires collide against faded glories. The divided lands of Persia hold great promise for any who can unite them. The imperial seat of Constantinople rules only the rump of a once mighty empire. The wealth of Egypt makes the Mamluk Sultanate an attractive target for enemies. Rise to the challenge of the ages in King of Kings, a new Immersion Pack for Europa Universalis IV, available now.
Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings adds even more historical flavor and alternate historical possibilities to Paradox's celebrated grand strategy game, with a specific focus on the kingdoms and empires that challenged the Ottoman Empire in Asia and Africa. With hundreds of new missions and dozens of other changes, King of Kings is a substantial addition to Europa Universalis IV, a game that has been challenging amateur strategists and history buffs for over a decade.
See the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/xHi9XtasgoI
Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings includes major updates for:Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings is now available for the suggested retail price of $14.99/£12.99/€14.99.
]]>The Elder Kindred is brought to (un)life with fully voiced conversations and branching dialogue options that shape the vampire RPG's narrative
STOCKHOLM - October 31, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room today introduced Phyre, the lead protagonist in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/about). An Elder Kindred Embraced during the early 17th Century, Phyre influences Seattle's power structures with fully-voiced conversations. Players will customize this protagonist, choosing gender and clan - as well as outfits, behavior and the blood they feed on, all of which affect the way Seattle reacts to Phyre and their progression. Paradox will announce the playable vampire clans on the game's website (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/news) in the coming weeks.
Learn more about Phyre in the developer commentary video here: https://youtu.be/uwXf5nMa-UI
In Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, players choose one of four clans for Phyre and begin exploring Seattle's dark vampiric-inspired underbelly. Along the way, players learn about the world around them through Fabien, the strange and ever-present voice in Phyre's head. With branching dialogue options, every conversation with Seattle's powerful elites shapes how the environment and characters react to Phyre, impacting how the story unfolds.
"Creating a character that resonates with players in the World of Darkness, yet shakes up what they know about Seattle, is a core pillar of our storytelling," said Ian Thomas, Narrative Director at The Chinese Room. "We maintain Vampire: The Masquerade's essence and leverage its dark undertones to weave Phyre's intricate narrative. Leveraging a protagonist adds weight to the narrative choices with room for players to customize Phyre's background throughout the story. All these elements combine to create a deeply immersive experience that players expect from a Bloodlines game while maintaining our signature Chinese Room flair."
"Bloodlines 2 comes to life with Phyre as they wake an Elder vampire in a very different world than they remember. They have a certain edge to every encounter, whether combat or social - a few hundred years' practice makes for an advantage," said Sean Greaney, Executive Vice President of World of Darkness at publisher Paradox Interactive. "Seattle adapts and changes to the choices and dialogue options players choose, resulting in a different story experience."
Fans eager for more Bloodlines 2 content can tune in to the second season of Seattle by Night, the actual play tabletop RPG series, today at 5:00 PM PT on the Penny Arcade Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/pennyarcade). The events that transpire in Seattle by Night set the stage for Phyre's awakening in Bloodlines 2. Catch up on season one and watch all episodes from season two after they air every Tuesday on Penny Arcade's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@pennyarcadeTV).
To learn more about Bloodlines 2, visit the official website (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), follow #Bloodlines2 on all social media platforms, and join the community on the game's Discord (https://discord.gg/bloodlines2).
You can find the press kit here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1saVs110Uow8Pwrx-iMjAr5ycelIApFwp).
]]>VD:S KOMMENTAR
Som vi ofta påpekar så har vi stora skillnader mellan kvartalen beroende på releaser. Årets tredje kvartal är ett exempel på det, då det har varit ett av våra tunnaste kvartal på releasessidan på länge. Samtidigt har mycket av vårt fokus legat på framtiden. Intäkterna är trots det på rimlig nivå och drevs främst av katalogförsäljning och säljaktiviteter under kvartalet. Kostnaderna är på en något högre nivå än vanligt, till stor del drivet av marknadsföring av kommande spel. Sammantaget ger det en vinst som är lägre än vad vi är vana vid.
Fredrik Wester, VD för Paradox Interactive
PRESENTATION AV RAPPORT
Den 26 oktober klockan 12:00 CEST presenteras delårsrapporten av Fredrik Wester, VD, och Alexander Bricca, CFO, via livestream på Paradox YouTube-kanal där de även kommer att besvara rapport- och finansrelaterade frågor, https://youtube.com/paradoxinteractive.
Dina frågor kan ställas innan presentationen via bolagets forum (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/invitation-to-interim-report-livestream-26-october-2023.1603315/#post-29208402) eller via ir@paradoxinteractive.com.Det kommer att vara möjligt att mejla in frågor till ir@paradoxinteractive.comunder presentationen.
Presentationen kommer att finnas tillgänglig i efterhand på Paradox YouTube-kanal (https://youtube.com/paradoxinteractive).
Denna information är sådan som Paradox Interactive AB är skyldigt att offentliggöra enligt EU:s marknadsmissbruksförordning (EU nr 596/2014). Informationen lämnades, genom angiven kontaktpersons försorg, för offentliggörande 2023-10-26 08:00 CET.
COMMENT BY THE CEO
As we often point out, our quarters have significant variations depending on releases. The third quarter of the year is an example of that, as it has been one of our thinnest quarters on the release side in a long time. At the same time, we've focused a lot on the future. Despite this, the revenue is at a reasonable level and was mainly driven by back-catalogue sales and sales activities during the quarter. Costs are at a somewhat higher level than usual, largely driven by marketing of upcoming games. Overall, it results in a profit that is lower than what we are used to.
Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive
PRESENTATION OF REPORT
26 October 12:00 PM CEST Fredrik Wester, CEO, and Alexander Bricca, CFO, will host a livestream on Paradox's YouTube channel to present the quarter's results, and answer questions related to the report and the company's financial performance, https://www.youtube.com/paradoxinteractive.
Questions may be submitted in advance via our forum (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/invitation-to-interim-report-livestream-26-october-2023.1603315/) or by e-mailing them to ir@paradoxinteractive.com.It will be possible to e-mail questions to ir@paradoxinteractive.comduring the presentation.
If you miss the presentation, it will be posted on Paradox's YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/paradoxinteractive) at a later time.
This disclosure contains information that Paradox Interactive AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 26-10-2023 08:00 CET.
New Victoria 3 Region Pack Coming Soon
STOCKHOLM - 25 October 2023 - The young nations of South America, freed from the domination of European royalty, face a number of challenges. Continental wars of independence have proven fertile ground for military rule. Rapidly growing populations strain agrarian economies. The reforming Emperor of Brazil has a plan of modernization and liberalisation that threatens established powers in his own capital. Take the reins of a potential giant of the Americas in Victoria 3: Colossus of the South.
Colossus of the South is a new region pack for Victoria 3, Paradox's grand strategy simulation of societies and economies of the Victorian Age. Focusing on the rise of Brazil as a significant regional power with additional content for other nations, Colossus of the South adds new events, decisions, and flavor to an exciting region for exploration and development.
See a trailer here: https://youtu.be/_gB9ldmxJys
Victoria 3: Colossus of the South includes content related to:Victoria 3: Colossus of the South will be available on 14 November 2023. It will be included free for owners of the Victoria 3: Grand Edition or subscribers to the Victoria 3 Expansion Pass. It can be pre-ordered and bought separately for the suggested retail price of $5.99/£4.99/€5.99.
]]>Highly-anticipated sequel delivers deeper simulation systems, a living economy, and a grander scale to aspiring builders
STOCKHOLM - October 24, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order today launched the most detailed city builder ever made: Cities: Skylines II (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/about). Players take on the roles of creator, city planner, and architect as they design and manage the cities of their dreams, evolving them from humble towns to thriving metropolises. Cities: Skylines II is now available on PC via Steam and Windows Store for a suggested retail price of $49.99 / £41.99 / €49.99, and is also available via PC Game Pass. The Ultimate Edition is available for a suggested retail price of $89.99 / £74.99 / €89.99 and comes with the Expansion Pass, including an instantly unlocked San Francisco set at launch, and an Asset Pack, two Content Creator Packs, three Radio Stations, and an Expansion unlocking over time.
Watch the Cities: Skylines II launch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vlKoMi4Qr0
Cities: Skylines II grants players the ability to create bigger and more complex cities than ever before, boasting a map five times larger than the original game. Players have full control over their cities, allowing them to map out paths with flexible road tools, diversify city districts with zoning, expand their public transportation and infrastructure for citizens, and grow their cities' economies through production and trade.
Players' choices may have economic and environmental consequences, but Cities: Skylines II offers a wide variety of tools to solve urban challenges and improve the lives of citizens. Each citizen now has a unique life, with jobs, homes, families, and more. Citizens aren't the only part of a developing metropolis that makes it feel alive; the implementation of more intelligent traffic AI and changing weather patterns based on climate also come together to make cities real.
"Cities: Skylines II is about more than just building; it is about impact," said Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order. "Each choice players make affects their citizens and the world around them in meaningful ways. Never before have players had so much freedom to manage these consequences from different angles by experimenting with and combining systems. We empower our players to plan, build, and grow the cities of their dreams however they want."
Cities: Skylines II Key Features:Press assets for Cities: Skylines II can be found here (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/press).
To learn more about Cities: Skylines II, visit the website and stay tuned to the official forums, Twitter (https://twitter.com/CitiesSkylines), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/citiesskylines/) and Discord (http://discord.gg/cities-skylines).
]]>Chart your path through the unknown in Astral Planes, coming later this year on PC
STOCKHOLM, OCTOBER 19 - Today, Paradox Interactive announced Astral Planes, a new narrative-focused expansion for its sci-fi strategy game Stellaris, coming later this year on PC. Thanks to new reality-breaking technologies and systems, in Astral Planes players will explore alternative dimensions and encounter creatures and phenomena in numerous parallel worlds. They will chart their own path through the unknown in self-contained and fully branching narratives, adding new depth and agency to player choices.
Venture into the unknown in Astral Planes trailer: https://youtu.be/vNGkPVD8kII
Navigate wonders and dangers through the different features included in Astral Planes:
NEW CORE SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Unlock new Technologies, Actions, and Relics to manipulate space and interact with the galaxy in unexpected ways. Explore new realms filled with mysteries and opportunities.
ALTERNATIVE PLANES TO EXPLORE
Traverse the Astral Planes to discover a wide variety of unique sites, each with properties and phenomena beyond the mundane. Come face to face with fascinating and terrifying creatures, uncover long buried secrets, or choose to explore the true nature of your past with the Riftworld Origin.
BRANCHING NARRATIVES
For the first time in Stellaris, navigate in widely branching narratives through a dedicated interface, specifically designed to maximize the effects of player choice. The Astral Planes are full of surprises, and hard choices will be necessary to reach your desired outcome. Make the right decision for your empire and chart a course that fits your play style.
For more information about Stellaris and Astral Planes, visit http://stellaris.com/.
You can find Astral Planes media kit here: https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/21916ab2eb12ff26
]]>Paradox Interactive (Paradox) och Harebrained Schemes (HBS) - utvecklare av Shadowrun-trilogin, BATTLETECH och The Lamplighters League - går skilda vägar den 1 januari 2024. Separationen är en gemensam överenskommelse som grundar sig i varje parts strategiska och kreativa prioriteringar. Paradox kommer att behålla rättigheterna till The Lamplighters League och andra spel som utvecklats av studion. HBS kommer att söka nya publicerings-, partnerskaps- och investeringsmöjligheter.
"Paradox har fokuserat sin strategi mot sin kärna inom strategi- och managementspel med väldigt lång livslängd", säger Charlotta Nilsson, COO på Paradox. "Vi och HBS ledning har diskuterat vad som skulle hända efter lanseringen av The Lamplighters League, men ett nytt projekt eller uppföljare i samma genre var inte i linje med våra planer för spelportföljen. Därför ser vi att en separation är den bästa vägen framåt. Vi är väldigt glada att denna talangfulla och begåvade studio har chansen att fortsätta och ser verkligen fram emot att få se vad de kommer att göra härnäst."
"Harebrained Schemes kommer att stödja The Lamplighters League till slutet av året, samtidigt som vi söker ny finansiering och nya partnerskap för en oberoende framtid 2024", säger Brian Poel, Studio Operations Manager på HBS. "Vårt uppdrag som studio förblir detsamma: att göra spel som utmanar ditt sinne och berör ditt hjärta.
]]>Paradox Interactive (Paradox) and Harebrained Schemes (HBS) - developers of the Shadowrun trilogy, BATTLETECH and The Lamplighters League - have decided to part ways on 1 January 2024. The separation is the result of a mutual agreement, stemming from each party's strategic and creative priorities. Paradox will retain ownership of The Lamplighters League and other games developed by the studio. HBS will seek new publishing, partnership, and investment opportunities.
"Paradox has refocused its strategy towards its core niches within strategy and management games with endless qualities," said Charlotta Nilsson, COO of Paradox. "We and HBS' leadership have been discussing what would happen after the release of The Lamplighters League, but a new project or sequel in the same genre was not in line with our portfolio plans. Hence, we believe that a separation would be the best way forward. We're very happy that this talented, gifted studio has the chance to continue and can't wait to see what they will make next."
"Harebrained Schemes will support The Lamplighters League through the end of the year while we seek funding and partnerships for an independent future in 2024," said Brian Poel, Studio Operations Manager of HBS. "Our studio mission remains the same: to make games that challenge your mind and touch your heart."
]]>King of Kings Immersion Pack coming in November
STOCKHOLM - 17 October 2023 - The great nations of the East look back on better days. Constantinople is no longer the center of a mighty empire. In Cairo, the Mamluks struggle to keep pace with an ascendant power to the north. And, in the plains and mountains of Persia, the Iranian people are divided among many petty kings. Reclaim the mantle of empire and restore your nation to greatness in King of Kings, a new Immersion Pack for Europa Universalis IV.
On November 06, join thousands of other armchair emperors in rewriting the history of Persia, the Mamluk Sultanate, the Byzantine Empire and many other minor nations. Paradox Interactive's flagship grand strategy game about the early modern world adds even more historical flavor in King of Kings, a pack devoted to the historic non-Ottoman powers between the Eastern Mediterranean and India. With hundreds of new missions and dozens of other changes, King of Kings is a substantial addition to Europa Universalis IV, which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary since release.
Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings includes major updates for:New National Idea sets, unique Government Reforms and unique Estates and agendas.
Mamluk Egypt:
Option to Westernize Egypt.
Byzantine Empire:
Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings will be available on 06 November 2023, and can be pre-ordered now for the suggested retail price of 14.99$ / 14.99€ / 12.99£.
]]>Chart a course for the stars with this spacefaring grand strategy game, out now!
STOCKHOLM - October 12, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and Nimble Giant Entertainment today launched the sci-fi grand strategy game Star Trek: Infinite, under license from Paramount Consumer Products, on PC and Mac. In this Star Trek grand strategy game, players are empowered to lead one of four major factions in the galaxy, navigating complex choices through emergent gameplay. Fans can purchase the interstellar adventure for $29.99/£29.99/€29.99 or the Deluxe Edition-featuring a digital artbook, the game soundtrack, and an in-game music pack featuring fresh compositions from Star Trek's original soundtrack composers-for $39.99/£39.99/€39.99 on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622900/Star_Trek_Infinite/).
Watch the launch trailer here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adebhvd_u2Q&ab_channel=ParadoxInteractive).
Star Trek: Infinite delivers dynamic gameplay and opportunities for intricate decision-making, plunging players into the heart of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Set about two decades prior to the era of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Infinite lets players shape the fate of the galaxy by leading one of four formidable Quadrant Powers: the United Federation of Planets, Romulan Star Empire, Cardassian Union, or Klingon Empire. With utmost fidelity to Star Trek lore, the game introduces fresh avenues for exploration as players navigate the complexities of empire management, handle intricate economic systems, and interact with enigmatic civilizations.
"Star Trek: Infinite represents a monumental achievement for our team at Nimble Giant Entertainment. We've poured our passion for the Star Trek universe into every aspect of the game, striving to create an experience that captivates both long-time fans and newcomers alike," said Martin Cao, CEO of Nimble Giant Entertainment. "With its rich storytelling and deep strategic gameplay, we hope that Star Trek: Infinite will become a beloved addition to the Star Trek gaming legacy."
"We've been working closely with Paramount Consumer Products to ensure that this game faithfully captures the intricate lore of Star Trek," said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. "It's a true voyage into the heart of the Star Trek universe, allowing players to shape the galaxy's destiny through grand strategy."
Star Trek: Infinite Key Features:Of course, the U.S.S. Enterprise-D can be developed and added to the Federation fleet through the bespoke storytelling system developed for Star Trek: Infinite.
Deep & Complex Strategy: Star Trek: Infinite is built upon the core systems of Stellaris, leveraging the deep and complex system and making them its own. Aspects of these systems have been streamlined and simplified to better resonate with the Star Trek franchise.
To learn more, please visit the website (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622900/Star_Trek_Infinite/) and stay tuned for further information and updates on the game's official Twitter (https://twitter.com/TrekInfinite), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/StarTrekInfinite/), and the Paradox Interactive YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@paradoxinteractive)channel.
You can find the press kit here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hiw2u3HUEBWo_gCpBoQBBVamoOoiBKlx?usp=drive_link).
]]>Ravage the Realms of Godir in this Expansion, Available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 7
STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands - October 11, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios today announced details for Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes, a major expansion for the hit fantasy strategy game. This pack comprises the largest content addition in Age of Wonders 4 to date, introducing an industrial culture of war, a new avian physical form, an added victory condition, new Tomes of Magic, mounts, missions, and more. Empires & Ashes will launch November 7, 2023 for a suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.99/€19.99. Players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass will receive Empires & Ashes when the expansion launches.
Get a bird's-eye view from the Triumph team of everything in store with the Empires & Ashes trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO-TmGySy9E
In Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes, players can `fly' in the face of the tradition, combining magic and steel with new techniques to create mighty war machines and lay waste to enemy cities. The Reaver culture is hellbent on driving society forward through industry, and by unlocking the Seals of Power, players can claim a new kind of victory and control the Astral Sea.
"Age of Wonders 4 continues to evolve with ongoing development and community feedback. To add new and different elements to our fantasy world, we're adding a new culture into the mix that will help shape new stories," said Lennart Sas, Co-founder of Triumph Studios and Director of Age of Wonders 4. "We will add many features on top of this industrial warfare, like the Avian Form and Seals of Power victory condition, alongside one of our biggest free content updates, the Golem Update, which we built based on direct community feedback. Together with our players, we have many more worlds to explore!"
Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes Key Features:For more information about Age of Wonders 4, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.
]]>Legacy of Persia Coming to Crusader Kings III Next Month
STOCKHOLM - 11 October 2023 - The tottering Abbasid Caliphate struggles to maintain its grip on the eastern core of its empire. Disputed successions, cultural disharmony and poor circumstances conspire to undermine one of the great realms of the Middle Ages. Navigate the challenging world of Medieval Iran in Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia, coming on November 9.
Inspired by the historical Anarchy of Samarra, Legacy of Persia uses the Struggle System to provide a new setting and new rulesets for the Iranian Intermezzo - a conflict that tests personal, cultural and religious loyalties. Establish your own new dynasty in this cradle of empires - ending Arab domination over Persia, or steer the Caliphate through the crisis, strengthening the power of Baghdad.
Features of Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia include:Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia will be available on 09 November, 2023. It is the final piece of the Crusader Kings III Chapter II Pass, which also includes the Tours & Tournaments expansion and the Wards & Wardens event pack. Chapter II provides a 27% discount compared to buying each item separately.
]]>Paradox Interactive har idag beslutat att skriva ner kapitaliserade utvecklingskostnader för spelet The Lamplighters League, i tillägg till den planenliga degressiva avskrivningen som görs under spelets första tre månader. Sammantaget kommer detta leda till att hela spelets kapitaliserade utvecklingskostnad om 320 MSEK kommer att kostnadsföras i det fjärde kvartalet 2023. Spelets resultatpåverkan före skatt för fjärde kvartalet beräknas uppgå till -248 MSEK. Nedskrivningen grundar sig i en reviderad försäljningsprognos som upprättats efter att spelet lanserats.
"The Lamplighters League är ett roligt spel med många styrkor. Även om vi ser försiktigt positiva spelarantal på abonnemangstjänster så har det kommersiella mottagandet varit för svalt, det är rent ut sagt en stor besvikelse. Spelprojekt är förvisso alltid riskabla men i slutändan har vi inte presterat på den nivå vi ska. Det är smärtsamt men ökar vår vilja att kavla upp ärmarna och göra bättre ifrån oss", säger Fredrik Wester, vd för Paradox Interactive.
Denna information är sådan som Paradox Interactive AB är skyldigt att offentliggöra enligt EU:s marknadsmissbruksförordning (EU nr 596/2014). Informationen lämnades, genom angiven kontaktpersons försorg, för offentliggörande 2023-10-10 22:10 CET.
Paradox Interactive has today decided to write down capitalized development costs for the game The Lamplighters League, in addition to the regular degressive amortization done during the game's first three months. Overall, this will result in that all of the game's capitalized development costs of MSEK 320 will be recognized as costs in the fourth quarter of 2023. The game's impact on profit before tax for the fourth quarter is estimated to MSEK -248. The write-down stems from a revised sales forecast, which was established after the game's release.
"The Lamplighters League is a fun game with many strengths. Even though we see cautiously positive player numbers in subscription services, the commercial reception has been too weak, which is frankly a big disappointment. Game projects are by their nature always risky, but at the end of the day we haven't performed at the level we should. It is painful but makes us more eager to roll up our sleeves and do better," says Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive.
This disclosure contains information that Paradox Interactive AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 10-10-2023 22:10 CET.
New Expansion for Hearts of Iron IV Released Today
STOCKHOLM - 10 October 2023 - Hearts of Iron IV expands the range of new histories you can write in Arms Against Tyranny, a new addition to the best-selling grand strategy wargame from Paradox Interactive. The northernmost countries of Europe take center stage as they resist, unite against or collaborate with more powerful and aggressive neighbors. Sometimes, winter is your only ally.
Relive the dramatic Finnish struggle against Soviet invasion, plot a neutral course powered by arms trading or explore alternate histories for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Arms Against Tyranny also adds more decisions about the production of weapons, giving players newer tools to test their mastery of modern warfare.
See a trailer here: https://youtu.be/UO_ZBLd_wgw
Features of Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny include:Hearts of Iron VI: Arms Against Tyranny will be accompanied by a major free update available to all Hearts of Iron IV players. Arms Against Tyranny is available now for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99.
]]>Recruit a team of scoundrels, upgrade their skills and gear, and take big risks for high rewards in a race against the clock
STOCKHOLM and SEATTLE - October 3, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes today released The Lamplighters League and the Tower at the End of the World, the globetrotting tactical turn-based strategy game, for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Players can purchase the base game for a suggested retail price of $49.99 / £41.99 / €49.99, or purchase the Deluxe Edition, which includes an exclusive recruitable Agent, on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167750/The_Lamplighters_League/), Epic (https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-lamplighters-league), Xbox (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/the-lamplighters-league/9n4cpq4r2180), and the Microsoft Store (https://www.microsoft.com/p/the-lamplighters-league-pc-editon/9pg4m7w805rb). The game is also available today via Xbox Game Pass.
See the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/StMmIjUGc8o
Harebrained Schemes, creators of the Shadowrun trilogy and BATTLETECH, bring The Lamplighters League to life as an original pulp adventure set in an alternate 1930s. Players build their Agent rosters from a rag-tag team of misfits, ranging from bank-robbing gunfighters to mind-controlling assassins, to thwart the plans of world domination by the Banished Court. Players take on high-stakes Missions, committing up to four Agents to unlock rewards and progress the story. Between Missions, Agents can go on Expeditions to gain Intel, locate new allies, and secure leads on campaign-critical heists, affecting how players strategize around each scenario they face.
The Banished Court comes prepared with more resources, personnel, and weapons than the player's group of criminals and outcasts. The difficulty level dynamically adapts in response to players' actions, adding more foes and increasing combatant health to challenge daring Agents. The Lamplighters League's captivating soundtrack, Composed by the award-winning Jon Everist (https://everistsound.com/), amplifies the retro atmosphere, reacts to gameplay, and enhances the thrill of each mission. Those with the best strategy earn high-value rewards, expanding their strategic options and ultimately changing their Agent's fate.
"The Lamplighters League is a special game for Harebrained Schemes," said Chris Rogers, Game Director at Harebrained Schemes. "Thanks to the talents of a great team, we're bringing an original game world to life. Adventuring in our alternate 1930s feels comfortable, accessible, and fresh, and we've done our best to use the lessons we learned creating the Shadowrun trilogy and BATTLETECH to bring you a fun, engaging, and rewarding tactical experience. Each of the scoundrels in The Lamplighters League has a unique approach to combat, and players will get hours and hours of fun replaying the game using them in different combinations."
The Lamplighters League Key Features:For more information about The Lamplighters League, check out the official website (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/lamplighters-league/about), YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamplightersLeague),and community Discord (https://discord.com/invite/5KwZPp6t7M). View the press kit (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/17PcUEfBtzJCQkb8pjL_oOG5zc08ZxcFk) for assets and more.
]]>A new demo of the game will be available during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, from October 9 to October 16, 2023
STOCKHOLM and VANCOUVER, October 2nd - Today, Paradox Interactive and newly-created studio, Channel 3 Entertainment, announced a publishing partnership for the upcoming PC game Foundry. In Foundry, players are given the freedom to build the perfect factory of their imagination. A voxel procedurally-generated factory-building simulation and automation sandbox, the game is currently in development. A new demo for Foundry will be available for free during Steam Next Fest, from October 9 to October 16.
Foundry is a first-person, factory-building and automation sandbox set in a beautiful, procedurally-generated voxel world Starting from humble beginnings of manually mining and processing resources, crafting machinery, and developing technologies, players can advance to automating the entire production line to their precise plans. They will face different logistic challenges such as pipe networks and power systems working to expand their constantly growing production lines as they create their own gigantic, automated, and self-sustaining factory. Played solo or with friends, Foundry is the perfect mix between grid-based construction games and factory building simulations.
Here is Foundry new trailer: https://youtu.be/Gn6wfLTn8dM
After reaching success as a top selling game on itch.io, a new free demo for Foundry will be available on Steam from October 9 to October 16, during the Steam Next Fest with new and improved features and content.
"The overwhelmingly positive feedback we received from the Foundry Alpha on Itch.io was encouraging and highlighted the game's immense potential" declared Patrik Meder, Vice-president at Channel 3 Entertainment, "To fully realize this potential, it was essential to collaborate with the perfect partner. Being published by Paradox Interactive allows us to fulfill the vision and ambitions we have for Foundry"
"Foundry is a unique game that has already received positive feedback from early testers and we are very excited about this project. We are proud to work with Channel 3 Entertainment to bring the ultimate factory building simulation to players" declared Sebastian Forsström, Executive Producer at Paradox Interactive.
The press kit can be found here (https://paradoxinteractive.files.com/f/8e9d471cf3a353af).
More information will come later on Foundry. All the latest information on the game can be found here: https://paradoxinteractive.com/games/foundry
]]>Millennia Offers 10,000 Years of Turn-Based History
STOCKHOLM - 21 September 2023 - Lead a nation of your own design through thousands of years of history in Millennia, a new turn-based strategy game from Paradox Interactive and C Prompt Games. Progress through ten ages of humanity, from the Stone Age to the near future, unlocking new technologies, new ways of living, and, maybe, alternate pasts that could have been.
C Prompt Games is an American development team helmed by veteran strategy game developers Rob Fermier, Ian Fischer and Brian Sousa. Motivated by a passion for deep and replayable systems-driven games, they bring their experience working on many celebrated real-time strategy games (including Age of Empires II, Age of Mythology and Starcraft II, as well as Orcs Must Die) to the turn-based 4x space in Millennia, a game that pairs the familiar comforts of the genre with fresh new gameplay to enable players to write their own stories of the past.
See a trailer here: https://youtu.be/vx0NBKcVlH4
Features of Millennia include:Millennia is targeted for a 2024 release.
]]>Pre-order the Standard and Deluxe Editions of the Spacefaring Epic Grand Strategy Game Now and Chart the Stars with Bonus Star Trek Content
STOCKHOLM - September 7, 2023 - Paradox Interactive and Nimble Giant Entertainment today announced that their upcoming grand strategy game Star Trek: Infinite, under license from Paramount Consumer Products, will launch on Mac and PC on October 12, 2023. Players can now pre-order either the base game or Digital Deluxe Edition, granting them access to bonuses like skins, ships, and special voiceover. Star Trek: Infinite takes players on an interstellar saga with its emergent gameplay and complex choices, as they face the powers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.
Watch the pre-order trailer here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gS_nMkKl84).
Players who pre-order Star Trek: Infinite will receive the following bonuses:The Digital Deluxe Edition (DDE) of the game includes a digital artbook, the game soundtrack, and an in-game music pack featuring iconic compositions from across Star Trek's illustrious legacy.
Beginning decades before the Star Trek: The Next Generation era, Star Trek: Infinite grants players the power to shape the galaxy's destiny as a faction of their choice. The immersive grand strategy game puts players in the captain's chair to lead one of four unique Quadrant Powers: The United Federation of Planets, Romulan Star Empire, Cardassian Union, or Klingon Empire. While remaining faithful to Star Trek lore, Star Trek: Infinite introduces fresh avenues for adventure as players can explore the Alpha and Beta quadrants, govern empire dynamics, handle economic intricacies, and engage with undiscovered civilizations.
To learn more, please visit the website (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622900/Star_Trek_Infinite/) and stay tuned for further information and updates on the game's official Twitter (https://twitter.com/TrekInfinite), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/StarTrekInfinite/), and the Paradox Interactive YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@paradoxinteractive)channel. The game is now available to pre-order for Mac and PC via Steam.
You can find the press kit here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hiw2u3HUEBWo_gCpBoQBBVamoOoiBKlx?usp=drive_link).
]]>Celebrated for their storytelling legacy, creators of critically-acclaimed titles bring more than 15 years of award-winning experience to World of Darkness
SEATTLE - September 2, 2023 - Paradox Interactive announced that The Chinese Room (https://www.thechineseroom.co.uk/), a Sumo Digital (https://www.sumo-digital.com/) studio, is developing the highly-anticipated Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 during today's PAX West keynote. The Chinese Room brings their award-winning (https://www.thechineseroom.co.uk/the-chinese-room) storytelling to Bloodlines 2, creating a high-quality Vampire: The Masquerade action RPG by talented developers with triple-A experience. Fans eager to sink their teeth into Bloodlines 2 can look forward to the gameplay reveal in January 2024 and its launch in Fall 2024.
Check out the 2023 announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/D6b6LGubq6I
Watch this introduction video for more information about The Chinese Room and the team working on Bloodlines 2: https://youtu.be/2clSTM3UvTo
The Chinese Room is known for creating ground-breaking first-person titles that have won awards from BAFTA, TIGA, and more for their emotionally rich narratives. The studio's world-class background makes them well-equipped to tell a Vampire story set in modern Seattle reimagined for a World of Darkness action RPG.
"Vampire: The Masquerade holds a special place in our hearts. The story world's dark setting filled with intricate narratives built on top of modern society perfectly fits our studio's catalog," Ed Daly, Studio Director at The Chinese Room, said. "Bloodlines 2 is our most ambitious project to date. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting this game, and we are up to the challenge. We are bringing more than 15 years of award-winning experience to the project, creating a game that honors the legacy of its predecessor while bringing its gameplay to the modern era."
"We were immediately impressed when we saw The Chinese Room's proposal for Bloodlines 2. They have a true passion for the source material, making them ideal partners to develop a story in the Vampire: The Masquerade setting that resonates with players," Sean Greaney, Vice President of World of Darkness at publisher Paradox Interactive, said. "We are committed to making Bloodlines 2 a success. Bringing on a studio that shares our vision was critical to helping us achieve these goals. Fans of the franchise can rest assured knowing that Bloodlines 2 is in good hands, and we will have more to share with you in January."
Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the cult-classic Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. Bloodlines 2 takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy. As an Elder vampire, players meet compelling characters, maneuver complex political relationships, stalk the city streets for prey, and engage in intense combat while balancing the need for blood. Throughout the game, players must always be mindful of their surroundings or risk breaking the Masquerade - the absolute law of secrecy that keeps vampire society hidden from humanity.
To learn more about Bloodlines 2, visit the official website (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2), follow #Bloodlines2 on all social media platforms, and join the community on the game's Discord (https://discord.gg/bloodlines2).
You can find the press kit here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1saVs110Uow8Pwrx-iMjAr5ycelIApFwp).
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