Paradox unveils Afterworld, a post-apocalyptic grand strategy

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Paradox has announced Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. It is the studio’s first grand strategy with an original setting in over a decade. The reveal follows a run of sequel releases such as Crusader Kings 3, Victoria 4 and Europa Universalis 5, signaling a shift from exclusively historical sequels to new IP.

• Afterworld is a grand strategy title set in a post‑apocalyptic setting.
• This is Paradox’s first original‑setting grand strategy in over ten years.
• Paradox’s recent grand strategy output has been sequels, including Crusader Kings 3, Victoria 4 and Europa Universalis 5.
• The announcement represents a move away from the studio’s recent focus on historical sequels toward a newly created IP.