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Europa Universalis V
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Paradox Tinto · Paradox Interactive·$59.99
May 8, 2026 · 3mo ago

Hotfix 1.2.1 out now

AI summary3mo

Hotfix 1.2.1 focuses on critical multiplayer connectivity fixes, performance improvements for location panels, and unit availability logic for Roman/Byzantine states.

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Buffs3

  • LegionariesReworked unlock and allowance gates to ensure players don't lose access to these units simultaneously with Cataphracts based on Societal Value directions.
  • CataphractsReworked unlock and allowance gates to prevent blind spots where both Cataphracts and Legionaries were unavailable.
  • UILocation Panel:Fixed a significant FPS drop that occurred when opening location screens, particularly for locations not owned by the player.

Bug fixes3

  • Multiplayer
    • Fixed a bug preventing players from joining or hosting games if there was a mismatch in ownership of the Sacred Sites DLC.
    • Implemented various Out-of-Sync (OOS) fixes to improve multiplayer stability.
  • AITown Specialization:Fixed a Crash-to-Desktop (CTD) issue related to AI specializing towns.

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official notes
Europa Universalis V · May 8, 2026

Patch history

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  1. Patch 1.3.11Jul 16, 2026 · 1mo

    Patch 1.3.11 focuses on curbing mercenary spam, adjusting trade economics for better early-game profitability, and resolving several stability crashes.

    +53
  2. [Beta Version] Patch Notes - 1.3.10Jul 7, 2026 · 1mo

    Final beta patch 1.3.10 focusing on disease mechanics, institution spread adjustments, and various government and AI bugfixes.

    +42
  3. Patch 1.2.5 Out NowMay 27, 2026 · 3mo

    Patch 1.2.5 focuses on stability improvements, RAM optimization for diplomacy, and critical bug fixes including a crash when forming the HRE.

    +1
  4. Hotfix 1.2.3 Out Now + Progress UpdateMay 15, 2026 · 3mo

    Hotfix 1.2.3 focuses on diplomacy AI and military unit fixes, while including a significant addendum of bureaucracy balance changes and event adjustments from version 1.2.2.

    +63
  5. Hotfix 1.1.10Mar 17, 2026 · 5mo

    Hotfix 1.1.10 focuses on critical stability fixes for bankruptcy and troop spawning, a significant combat nerf to professional units, and river network reworks for better proximity spread.

    1
  6. Hotfix 1.0.11Jan 20, 2026 · 7mo

    Hotfix 1.0.11 addresses critical issues regarding court character generation and AI culture assimilation calculations.

    +1
  7. Hotfix 1.0.9Dec 4, 2025 · 9mo

    Hotfix 1.0.9 focuses on stability improvements, primarily addressing several crash-to-desktop (CTD) issues and a game-over bug for non-settled countries.

  8. Patch 1.0.7Nov 20, 2025 · 9mo

    Patch 1.0.7 focuses on rebalancing levies, strengthening anti-piracy naval capabilities, and adjusting estate economies.

    +2

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