macOSWindowsLinuxSteamEuropa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization

Europa Universalis IVThis DLC Requires:Europa Universalis IV
Region restrictions
Activates within United States
Will NOT activate in the following countries:
Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Moldova, Republic of, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe.
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Description

The fertile valleys and trade routes of the Middle East have attracted ambitious conquerors since the beginning of recorded history. Now, Europa Universalis IV adds greater depth and more varied possibilities to this crossroads of empires in the new expansion Cradle of Civilization. With new decisions and opportunities tied to the historical development of the region in the early modern era, Cradle of Civilization further enhances the award-winning grand strategy of Europa Universalis IV.

New Governments:
Powerful decisions related to each of the special government types of the Middle East, including unique mechanics for the Egyptian Mamluks, Persia, and the heirs to Timur.

Trade Policies:
Activate your merchants in trade nodes for special missions beyond the collection of money – prepare the ground for a future military action or spread Islam to an eager audience.

Islamic Schools:
Study the doctrines and understandings of the one true faith for special bonuses and diplomatic advantage in a new adjustment to the last of the great Abrahamic religions.

Army Professionalism:
Drill and discipline your armies as you move from the age of mercenary captains to the mass levies of standing armies.

Exploit Development:
Reduce the strength of your provinces for a quick influx of cash or manpower, stripping your nation's future for immediate gain.

And more:
Changes to national ideas, missionary actions, Turkish Janissaries and many other game mechanics.
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Requirements

Windows Requirements:
MINIMUM:
OS:Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor:Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz eller AMD 3500+
Memory:2 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb video memory required
DirectX®:9.0c
Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
Sound:Direct X- compatible soundcard
Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
RECOMMENDED:
OS:Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor:Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
Memory:2 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 1024mb video memory recommended
DirectX®:9.0c
Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
Sound:Direct X-compatible soundcard
Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connectio
  • Requires Europa Universalis IV to play.
  • Requires Steam and a Steam Account to play Windows version.
Linux Requirements:
No requirements to list.
 
  • Requires Europa Universalis IV to play.
  • Requires Steam and a Steam Account to play Linux version.

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  1. PFP

    A very recommendable DLC for EU4*****

    UPDATED review after "Emperor" expansion (from a sub-par 3/5 expansion to a 4/5 quite good one)

    Cradle of Civilization has improved thanks to the latest development of the game after Emperor expansion, specially.

    Its main feature, army professionalism, has got more important after the changes in mercenary armies, as your standing army is more important now. Trade policies are not important as they should (it's interesting for muslim rulers as they can use their mercnant power to help conversiones, but for others... bonuses are not as relevant). I like the "exploit development" feature, which allows you to save a manpower or money crisis impoverishing one of your provinces.

    When Cradle of Civilization shines is when you're playing in Middle-East and/or as a muslim country. Lot of content and great government changes, specially in Ottomans, Mamluks and Timurids.

    by Andres S, Spain - Dec 4th 2017 (updated Jun 20th 2020)
  2. PFP

    Definitely a necessitity if you want to focus on the Middle-East*****

    This expansion of more non-European countries is great!

    by Prah, Sweden - Sep 26th 2022
  3. PFP

    Army Drills are Important*****

    Mostly adds flavor and mechanics to the middle east. The Army professionalism feature noticeably changes your military strength. Make sure to drill them or you'll be outmatched.

    by Bingo Bongo, United States - Apr 3rd 2022
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