Europa Universalis 5 (EU5) by Paradox Tinto debuted with performance challenges, prompting player feedback and subsequent improvements.
Initial Performance Stats
- EU5 launched on 2025-11-05, scoring 85 on Metacritic.
- OpenCritic awarded the game an 87 mark.
- Minimum specs include Intel i7-8700K, 16GB RAM, GTX 1060/RX 580.
- Recommended specs suggest Intel i7-14700K, 32GB RAM, RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6700 XT.
- Expected performance: ~30 FPS (1080p Low), ~60 FPS (1080p Ultra).
Player Feedback and Fixes
Players have reported issues such as lag, crashes, and inconsistent frame rates.
Paradox offers solutions including adjusting Steam settings:
- For rapid fixes: Add
-graphic_preset=very_lowin Launch Options. - Switch Vulkan for DirectX 12 by adding
-dx12if black screens occur.
The company remains committed to enhancing stability for lower-spec systems.
