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Europa Universalis IV
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Europa Universalis IV player count chart
No, Europa Universalis IV is not dead. 9,910 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,368. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2013
Europa Universalis IV monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 7,961 | -8.82% | 13,206 |
| October 2026 | 8,731 | -0.66% | 14,821 |
| September 2026 | 8,789 | -3.4% | 14,461 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +0.84% | 14,970 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -0.15% | 14,846 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -7.3% | 14,868 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +16.14% | 16,038 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +2.11% | 13,809 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +9.34% | 13,524 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +2.13% | 12,369 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +12.93% | 12,111 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -43.77% | 10,724 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -7.04% | 19,073 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -3.22% | 20,517 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -7.54% | 21,199 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +4.57% | 22,927 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -6.5% | 21,924 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -6.68% | 23,449 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +11% | 25,127 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -5.38% | 22,636 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -2.48% | 23,922 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -6.15% | 24,531 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +11.82% | 26,138 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +1.86% | 23,375 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -15.1% | 22,949 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +25.66% | 27,030 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -0.67% | 21,511 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +1.73% | 21,657 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -16.46% | 21,289 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -3.53% | 25,483 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +15.8% | 26,415 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -3.1% | 22,810 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -0.09% | 23,540 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -4.75% | 23,561 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +1.42% | 24,735 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -17.55% | 24,388 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +24.18% | 29,578 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +5.76% | 23,818 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +2.48% | 22,521 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -3.51% | 21,975 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +0.7% | 22,775 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -20.04% | 22,617 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -17.84% | 28,284 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +43.7% | 34,424 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +0.76% | 23,956 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -0.08% | 23,776 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +14.98% | 23,794 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -1.59% | 20,694 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -24.33% | 21,028 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -17.72% | 27,790 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +39.37% | 33,773 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -1.85% | 24,233 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +1.63% | 24,689 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -12.52% | 24,293 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -5.28% | 27,770 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +8.31% | 29,317 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +2.36% | 27,068 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -1.83% | 26,445 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +5.81% | 26,937 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -8.79% | 25,457 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +9.9% | 27,909 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -1.8% | 25,396 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -1.93% | 25,861 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +15.1% | 26,371 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -0.26% | 22,911 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -5.92% | 22,970 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -4.83% | 24,415 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -0.16% | 25,654 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -0.86% | 25,696 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -3.5% | 25,918 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +6.82% | 26,859 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +7.62% | 25,143 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +0.72% | 23,362 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +17.45% | 23,195 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -23.14% | 19,749 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -8.85% | 25,696 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -41.47% | 28,192 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +79.25% | 48,165 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +1.25% | 26,870 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -11.68% | 26,537 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +12.38% | 30,045 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +1.17% | 26,734 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +27.01% | 26,425 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +0.51% | 20,805 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -5.88% | 20,700 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -1.73% | 21,994 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +21.55% | 22,382 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -4.26% | 18,414 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -3.83% | 19,233 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +13.97% | 19,998 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -17.5% | 17,547 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -2.01% | 21,270 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -1.33% | 21,706 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -5.44% | 21,999 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +0.44% | 23,264 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +8.97% | 23,161 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -11.69% | 21,254 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -15.47% | 24,068 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +43.87% | 28,472 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +3.88% | 19,790 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -1.57% | 19,050 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -8.75% | 19,354 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -8.09% | 21,209 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -17.35% | 23,075 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +36.81% | 27,918 |
| February 2018 | n/a | +0.31% | 20,406 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -6.74% | 20,343 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -12.85% | 21,814 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +34.08% | 25,029 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -3.58% | 18,667 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +16.21% | 19,361 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -1.95% | 16,661 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -16.34% | 16,992 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +0.15% | 20,310 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -18.33% | 20,279 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +33.29% | 24,830 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -7.32% | 18,628 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -3.44% | 20,100 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +11.61% | 20,816 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -1.4% | 18,650 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -22.5% | 18,915 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +61.52% | 24,405 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +18.19% | 15,110 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +4.34% | 12,784 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -0.11% | 12,252 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -27.88% | 12,266 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -19.74% | 17,008 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +27.42% | 21,192 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -4.08% | 16,632 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -3.01% | 17,340 |
| January 2016 | n/a | -4.66% | 17,878 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +32.89% | 18,751 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -12.94% | 14,110 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +23.6% | 16,207 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +5.87% | 13,112 |
| August 2015 | n/a | -13.09% | 12,385 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -20.52% | 14,251 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +43.77% | 17,931 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -0.08% | 12,472 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -49.44% | 12,482 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +1.35% | 24,687 |
| February 2015 | n/a | +81.46% | 24,358 |
| January 2015 | n/a | +1.6% | 13,423 |
| December 2014 | n/a | -12.78% | 13,212 |
| November 2014 | n/a | +18.44% | 15,148 |
| October 2014 | n/a | +36.31% | 12,790 |
| September 2014 | n/a | -10.18% | 9,383 |
| August 2014 | n/a | -6.8% | 10,447 |
| July 2014 | n/a | -32.74% | 11,209 |
| June 2014 | n/a | +16.46% | 16,664 |
| May 2014 | n/a | +79.99% | 14,309 |
| April 2014 | n/a | -5.33% | 7,950 |
| March 2014 | n/a | -0.54% | 8,398 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -16.96% | 8,444 |
| January 2014 | n/a | +25.56% | 10,168 |
| December 2013 | n/a | -7.94% | 8,098 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +40% | 8,796 |
| October 2013 | n/a | -36.5% | 6,283 |
| September 2013 | n/a | -37.41% | 9,894 |
| August 2013 | n/a | n/a | 15,808 |
| July 2013 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| June 2013 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| May 2013 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
| April 2013 | n/a | n/a | 0 |
How many people play Europa Universalis IV right now?
At this moment Europa Universalis IV has 9,910 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #136 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,368 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 11,753.
Europa Universalis IV player count history
Over the last 30 days Europa Universalis IV averaged a daily peak of 11,753 players, up 0% compared with the 30 days before (11,810). Its highest point this month (14,821) is 26% below the same period last year (20,068). In its first month after release (Aug 13, 2013) it peaked at 15,808 players. Today's player count is 21% of its all-time peak of 48,165, set on Jun 9, 2020.
Best time to play Europa Universalis IV
Based on the last 14 days, Europa Universalis IV is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 49% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Europa Universalis IV players by hour and weekday
When Europa Universalis IV has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Europa Universalis IV
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- Aug 13, 2013
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 4 languages
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Europa Universalis IV price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Europa Universalis IV is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $5.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Europa Universalis IV price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | 49,99€ | $56.11 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £41.99 | $56.52 | +13% |
| Canada | C$ 66.99 | $47.97 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 69.95 | $48.97 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 79.99 | $44.97 | -10% |
| Brazil | R$188,99 | $34.57 | -31% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 767.00 | $41.26 | -17% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $34.99 | $34.99 | -30% |
| Poland | 208,99 zł | $53.45 | +7% |
| Switzerland | CHF 52.49 | $64.18 | +28% |
| Norway | 559,00 kr | $60.12 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $34.99 | $34.99 | -30% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $35.49 | $35.49 | -29% |
| South Africa | R 763.00 | $46.48 | -7% |
| India | ₹3,139.00 | $33.23 | -34% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 563 999 | $31.21 | -38% |
| China | ¥218.00 | $32.69 | -35% |
| Japan | ¥6,990 | $44.11 | -12% |
| South Korea | ₩ 55,000 | $40.90 | -18% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Europa Universalis IV reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Europa Universalis IV on Twitch
Twitch category "Europa Universalis IV", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Europa Universalis IV Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 14 Oct 2026, with a peak of 1,101 viewers and 311 on average.
Europa Universalis IV streamers right now
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Top Europa Universalis IV streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Europa Universalis IV achievements
Europa Universalis IV has 300 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 4.5% of them; the rarest, Tiger of Mysore, is held by 0.8% of players.
Until death do us apartSecure a Royal Marriage with another country.28.4%
Victorious!Win a war.27.0%
That's a Grand ArmyBuild up your army to your country's maximum army forcelimit.26.8%
That is mine!Conquer a province.26.5%
Seriously?!Kill 10,000 men in one battle.23.4%
Brothers in ArmsWin a war as a secondary participant.23.4%
That's a Grand NavyBuild up your navy to your country's maximum navy forcelimit.23.2%
For the GloryDiplo-annex a vassal.20.6%
Cold WarWin a war without fighting a single battle.19.8%
True CatholicControl three Cardinals.18.6%
It's all about the moneyAccumulate 3000 gold.17.7%
Defender of the FaithBecome Defender of the Faith.17.1%
The Princess is in this CastleAs a country that does not start with a female heir, have a female heir while having a Castle in your capital (more advanced fort buildings do not count).17.0%
RespectedHave 100 prestige, 100 legitimacy and three stability.16.3%
It's all about luckWin a battle against a great leader, without a leader.16.1%
Combined ArmsHave both an Admiral and a General with a trait.15.5%
Truly Divine RulerGet a 5/5/5 Ruler or higher.15.2%
BlockaderBlockade at least 10 ports of one enemy.14.7%
Gentle PersuasionHave a Siege Specialist general win a siege in a province with a fort.14.5%
Queen of ConquestConquer land while in a Queen Regency.14.3%
Double the LoveStart with no unions and get two at the same time.13.8%
Royal AuthorityInstall a union through a succession war.13.7%
Total ControlOwn 100 or more provinces with no local autonomy or unrest.13.7%
My armies are invincible!Gain at least 7.0 land morale.13.6%
All That's Thine Shall Be MineAs a Greedy ruler, take all of a nation’s ducats in a peace deal.12.7%
Aggressive ExpanderOwn 200 provinces.12.5%
This navy can take it allGain at least 7.0 naval morale.11.4%
Azur semé de lis orGet all the French Cores as France.11.3%
City of CitiesOwn a core province with at least 60 development.11.3%
Down UnderHave a colony in Australia.11.2%
Bright SparkHave 50 Innovativeness.11.0%
A Golden EmpireEnact a Golden Age as an Empire.10.9%
The Five ColoniesHave five colonial nations.10.8%
This is My FaithConvert to Protestantism and unlock 3 Aspects of Faith.10.7%
The Emperors new clothesOverthrow Austria and become the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.10.5%
Isn't this the way to India?Discover the Americas as Castile or Spain.10.5%
Market ControlBe trade leader of seven different goods.10.4%
Time BanditSuccessfully steal a map from another nation.10.0%
FactionalismHave 3 different estates in your country with at least 70% influence each.9.9%
At every continentOwn one province on each continent.9.2%
All belongs to Mother RussiaStart as a country of Russian culture and form Russia.9.0%
Just a Little PatiencePlay a campaign from 1444 until 1820.9.0%
Voting StreakSuccessfully pass 11 issues in a row in Parliament.8.3%
The Continuation of DiplomacySuccessfully use Threaten War to gain a province from another nation.8.3%
Early-Modern WarfareHave 100 regiments at 100% Army Drill.8.3%
Ruina ImperiiDismantle the Holy Roman Empire.8.2%
Italian AmbitionForm Italy.8.0%
Vasa or Wettin?Get a ruler of your dynasty on the throne of Poland or the Commonwealth while they are an elective monarchy.8.0%
Trophy HunterCapture an enemy flagship.7.9%
One Family to Rule them AllHave your dynasty on 8 thrones at the same time. Client states do not count.7.8%
AbsolutelyGain 100 Absolutism.7.8%
Populists in GovernmentSwitch government type through government reforms.7.8%
Bleed Them DryHave 10 different War Reparations being paid to you at the same time.7.5%
Live Long and ProsperHave 30 states with prosperity at the same time as you have a 70 year old ruler.7.5%
In the Name of the FatherAs an Orthodox country, have 100 Patriarch Authority.7.4%
AAA CreditAs a Great Power, take on over 1,000 ducats of another nation’s debt.7.2%
Tear Down This WallUse Artillery Barrage on Berlin.7.1%
World DiscovererDiscover all non-wasteland land provinces.7.0%
All Your Trade Are Belong to UsHave the highest trade power in Genoa, Venice and English Channel while having an income of at least 300 ducats per month.7.0%
MulticulturalismHave 4 different Cultures and 4 different religions represented in your court.7.0%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 300 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Europa Universalis IV DLC
Europa Universalis IV has 33 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Europa Universalis IV news and patch notes
- Dec 18, 2025 Europa Universalis Succession Bundle, Out Now!
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- Aug 19, 2025 Europa Universalis V release date announced + Pre-Purchase available now!
- Jun 26, 2025 EU4 Summer Sale!
- May 8, 2025 Europa Universalis V Announcement
- May 7, 2025 Project Caesar Announcement, May 8th, 18:00 CEST
- May 1, 2025 Modathon Spotlight + New Modding Guide
- Mar 13, 2025 EUIV is up to 90% off this PDX Spring Sale
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Europa Universalis IV FAQ
Is Europa Universalis IV dead?
No, Europa Universalis IV is not dead. 9,910 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 10,368. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Europa Universalis IV?
9,910 people are playing Europa Universalis IV on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 10,368 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Europa Universalis IV?
Europa Universalis IV reached its all-time Steam peak of 48,165 concurrent players on Jun 9, 2020.
Is Europa Universalis IV growing or declining?
Europa Universalis IV is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 11,753, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Europa Universalis IV most active?
Europa Universalis IV usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Europa Universalis IV cost?
Europa Universalis IV costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Europa Universalis IV has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Europa Universalis IV on Steam is $4.99 (90% off), on Oct 2, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Europa Universalis IV on sale right now?
No, Europa Universalis IV is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.
Where is Europa Universalis IV cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Europa Universalis IV is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 563 999, about $31.21 or 38% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Europa Universalis IV good?
Steam players rate Europa Universalis IV Very Positive: 86% of 134,963 reviews are positive.
When did Europa Universalis IV come out?
Europa Universalis IV was released on Steam on Aug 13, 2013.
Who made Europa Universalis IV?
Europa Universalis IV was developed by Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive.
Is Europa Universalis IV still worth playing?
Europa Universalis IV has a big, active player base on Steam today (9,910 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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