Afterworld: Paradox's post-apocalyptic grand strategy designed for accessibility

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Paradox released Afterworld, a post-apocalyptic grand strategy that a Eurogamer writer played briefly. The hands-on found the game uses smart design choices that reduce complexity and player overwhelm compared with typical Paradox titles. This matters because those changes could make Paradox’s brand of grand strategy accessible to players who previously struggled with its complexity.

• Afterworld is a new post-apocalyptic grand strategy game from Paradox.
• A Eurogamer writer’s brief hands-on session found the game noticeably more approachable than other Paradox titles.
• Design decisions in Afterworld reduce complexity and help maintain player attention, addressing a common barrier for newcomers.
• If those accessibility-focused choices hold across the full game, Afterworld could be the first Paradox grand strategy that some players can properly understand and enjoy.