The time to lead a global empire is almost here! Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio have announced the release date for the empire-building game Europa Universalis IV!

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.