Europa Universalis III goes gold!

By M&C Jan 10, 2007, 17:20 GMT

Turn-based strategy game hits North America January 23rd.

Paradox Interactive announced today that their much-awaited flagship title, Europa Universalis III, has gone gold. The PC strategy title spans over 300 years of history, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

In Europa Universalis III, the player takes control of a nation and guides it through the ages to become a great global empire. Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.

"Europa Universalis is the series that started it all for us and with this release all the expertise and experience we have accumulated over the years has culminated in a worthy continuation of the franchise" says Fredrik Wester, Director of Sales and Acquisitions. "We expect the game to appeal not only to fans of our previous games but gamers who appreciate immersive strategy games in general".

The title is shipping to stores in North America on January 23 to be followed by Scandinavia and Germany on the 26th and UK, France, Benelux on Feb 2nd. Australia will release the title on Feb 10. The standard edition will retail for $39.99 and the Collectors edition for $49.99.