Europa Universalis IV Dev Tracker

Today we share our goals for the not yet released 1.35.4 patch. Including fixes to some pressing issues such as:
- Canal bugs
- Missing Expand Empire CB
- Crownland issues
and more 🛠️

Read our Dev Diary on it here:

Empress Xiaozhuang, ruling from behind the curtain!
🐉🔥

Original Reddit post on r/Eu4 by SmokeyMcJingles:

Having a 1444 map poster on your wall gives you +1 stability IRL⚖️

💡 We’ve seen your world conquests, but now we want to know more about those *less* successful Ottomans runs, particularly in the early days.

What happened? What did you learn?

...and how many times did your game crash when choosing an heir? 😉

The game’s default starting scenario is called ‘Rise of the Ottomans’ for good reason; indeed, their victory at the Battle of Varna led European nations to reconsider their estimation of the Ottomans’ power.

The Ottomans are often considered somewhat of a “final boss” for players facing off against them, so it follows that taking the reins of the mighty Sultanate yourself confers an advantage that’s ideal for beginners - but pacing your conquests is still important.

Here come the big guys 💪 Though we previously discussed the merits of an early Portugal campaign, the Ottomans are often the more conventional choice for an ideal beginner nation -- and with very good reason.

Was Portugal one of your first EU4 nations? 🧭

Portugal gameplay reflects its historical dominance in naval exploration, which is why you start with a free Explorer.

(if you're wondering why Portugal and England start the game as allies, this goes back to the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373, which persists even to this day)

Portugal starts off in a very comfortable position. No immediate neighbours looking to pick a fight with you (unless you make Castile particularly angry). Just the vast, glorious sea, with prosperous new lands to be discovered.

"Help! I'm new to EU4! Who do I play??" you ask.

From deep within the internet, one commanding voice rings out:
"🟦 P O R T U G A L 🟦"

Portugal offers lots of gameplay variety and is indeed a good choice for new players, so let's take a closer look at this naval superpower! 💪

Have you heard of Dirinas? 🤔 We're willing to bet not!

In today's mod spotlight, we have the opportunity to introduce a mod by an up-and-coming amateur modder 🥰

Find out what Dirinas is all about here:

Whether you're a new player, or a veteran map painter, now is a great time to begin your EUIV Journey. EUIV + DLC is currently up to 70% off!

We've also made a new player resources hub 📚 Featuring guides, multiplayer links, and more.
Link here 👉