Here's everything that was announced at Paradox Insider 2021

Crusader Kings 3 Northern Lords Art
Crusader Kings 3 Northern Lords Art (Image credit: Paradox Interactive)
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What you need to know

  • Paradox Interactive held Paradox Insider 2021, showing off updates and new content for several big games.
  • We've rounded up all the announcements so far right here.

Paradox Interactive is responsible for publishing some of the best PC simulation games available, so anyone into this games needs to check out the Paradox Insider 2021 showcase, which is providing some meaningful updates on multiple PC titles. We've rounded up all the different announcements so you can quickly check out the major headlines.

Paradox Insider 2021 Europa Universalis 4 Leviathan expansion is detailed

The Leviathan expansion for Europa Universalis 4 is bringing new diplomacy features such as Currying Favors, as well as quality of life fixes and new elements meant to increase strategic potential during the early to mid-game period. There's also a subscription plan coming, so for $5 a month, players can access every piece of content in the game, both current and future.

Paradox Insider 2021 Stellaris continues growing

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The Lithoids Species Pack is coming to Stellaris: Console Edition on March 25. Meanwhile, the Nemesis expansion was also shown off, which is coming on April 15.

In the Nemesis expansion, players can choose to become the great threat burning down the galaxy, or the Custodian standing in the way of destruction. You can see more details and wishlist the expansion on Steam right now.

Paradox Insider 2021 Surviving Mars revived with a new developer

Surviving Mars is back in active development. Paradox Interactive revealed that Abstraction Games is taking charge, with updates right around the corner for March 15 and a new expansion coming later in 2021.

Paradox Insider 2021 Empire of Sin comes to Xbox Game Pass

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If you're been looking to try Empire of Sin, the XCOM-like title about running your own gang, you're in luck, as Empire of Sin is coming to Xbox Game Pass, for both console and PC, on March 18.

Paradox Insider 2021 Crusader Kings 3 gets Viking DLC with the Northern Lords Flavor Pack

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A cold wind blows as Crusader Kings 3 is expanding with the Northern Lords Flavor Pack. As the name implies, this DLC brings Norse-related features like new character art, decisions, events, music and more. The Northern Lords Flavor Pack is set to be available on March 16 for $5. Crusader Kings 3 is currently available in Xbox Game Pass for PC. Combined with the best Crusader Kings 3 mods available right now, this means players have more to explore than every before.

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