Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio have released a new developer diary for their upcoming, highly anticipated grand strategy Europa Universalis IV. The new video delves into one of the most important aspects of the game; exploration!

You can't just conquer the globe without crossing the oceans, and the deep blue sea opens up the endless possibilities of exploration, colonisation and naval domination. Strategy fans can pre-order the game now from digital distribution channels for $39.99 with a Digital Extreme Edition for $44.99 for its release August 13th 2013.

In development from the team that brought you the critically acclaimed Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis IV hopes to further the foundations of the award winning series that redefined grand strategy gaming for a generation and sold over a million copies. Be sure to read up more on the game on the newly launched website.

Europa Universalis IV is scheduled for a release August 13th 2013 for Windows PC, Mac and Linux, and you can pre-order it now from here and receive DLC such as the Purple Phoenix pack and more to be revealed soon.