Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7-8700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 580 (8GB) | Intel® Arc™ A380 (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ 140V Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 11 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7-14700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 7800X3D Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6700 XT (12 GB) Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible
Europa Universalis V
Dedicated veterans are struggling to reconcile with the new direction of this grand strategy sequel. Post-launch feedback reflects this divide, with only 42% of the 400 sampled recent reviews offering a positive outlook.
What it's about: Partez en guerre, faites des échanges et usez de diplomatie pour réaliser vos plus grandes ambitions. Dominez cinq siècles d'histoire dans la nouvelle version d'Europa Universalis, le jeu de grande stratégie historique emblématique de Paradox Interactive.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 126 | 58 | 6 | 62 |
| Stability / bugs | 32 | 1 | 2 | 29 |
| Content / longevity | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 |
| Performance | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| Interface / UX | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Value for money | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 194 h on median; those who dislike it: 129 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 19, 2025 · All-time low: €53.99 (Mar 19, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 75 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics retain a core of dedicated fans, with 58 positive mentions out of 126 regarding gameplay
- Visual direction is largely appreciated, garnering 5 positive mentions out of 7 reviews
- Long-term players remain engaged, with 329 reviewers logging over 25 hours of playtime
Weaknesses
- Technical instability heavily weighs on the experience, with 29 negative mentions out of 32 regarding bugs
- The user interface is a significant point of contention, cited with 16 negative mentions out of 16
- Content depth at launch failed to meet expectations, resulting in 20 negative mentions out of 31
- General gameplay balance remains polarized, with 62 negative mentions out of 126
Who is it for?
This title is intended for patient grand strategy enthusiasts who are willing to navigate significant technical hurdles and a steep learning curve. It is currently best suited for those who prefer to wait for post-launch stability updates.
Is Europa Universalis V worth it in 2026?
Mostly no, given current feedback: 67% of 29,657 Steam reviews are positive (player score 42/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics retain a core of dedicated fans. Current price: 59,99€.
Verdict
Europa Universalis V launches into a contentious space where its high-level potential is currently buried under pervasive technical issues and a frustrating interface. While the core loop shows promise for the dedicated, the current state of the game warrants caution for all but the most committed series loyalists.
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