The only reason why some black suit decided that you have to click the game icon to launch a launcher which then requires you to click an icon of the game to actually launch the game instead of allowing you to do the obvious thing i.e. Windows guys have to wait minutes every time!). and good for us that the linux version starts in mere seconds. Even more so for EU4 that already has to restart every time you change any kind of setting or option (and I really mean any kind, like switching to a different save game. All the features 'packed' in the launcher (mods, dlc and such) could have been easily integrated in the main game GUI. In this case, the launcher will eventually allow for better mod management and mods across various stores (instead of being tied to the Steam workshop), among other things.īeing more cynical, it is easy to understand: while it creates some inconvenience for users, it is pretty valuable as a marketing tool. Apparently at Paradox they started to listen and decided to make only a single DLC this year in order to focus on fixing the game. I can't understand why executives waste hundreds of manhours into 'features' that detract value from their products. Quoting: eldaking Quoting: MalSo it is possible to skip the launcher? Very good news! I hate launchers. You can pick up Europa Universalis IV from Humble Store and Steam. To find the installed folder, right click on the game and go to 'Properties' and then -> hit the 'Local Files' tab and press 'Browse Local Files…'. If you wish to bypass the launcher entirely, you can do so quite easily just by launching EU IV directly. If it doesn't work for you, try this as a launch option on Steam (right click -> 'Properties' -> 'Set Launch Options…'): Much like what happened with the Prison Architect update, the Linux version does have some issues due to the new Paradox Launcher. There's quite a lot more to it including plenty of balance changes and bug fixes. Added Korean mission tree with 27 missions in total.Host can now be observer in multiplayer games.New Historical Events: Flavor events and new event chains that add greater depth and context to Ming and Manchu development through the game.Increased dynamism in the Ming Empire: Changes to meritocracy and the Mandate encourage a more challenging and less static Ming experience.

Empire of China rebalance: The Celestial Throne should be something worth fighting for! New challenges in holding the title, but great bonuses for a wise emperor that can keep the Middle Kingdom together.More detailed northeast Asian map: New provinces and greater historical fidelity to Manchuria and Mongolia.The 1.29 Manchu update went live yesterday with these headlining additions: Paradox Development Studio have released another big free content update to the empire building game Europa Universalis IV.

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