Paradox Interactive specifies August 13th, 2013 is the worldwide release date for Europa Universalis IV, their empire-building sequel that was announced with the more general Q3 release window. The game will; be available for Windows, OS X, and Linux, and they have launched a bonus-laden preorder program for the game, offering this trailer hoping to inspire customers to preorder. Here's word on the game: "Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide it through the years and create a dominant global empire in the age of exploration, providing unprecedented freedom through the use of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy to let you rule your nation however you see fit. Strategists will face ruthless AI in an extensive single-player campaign, or be able to backstab friends and foes in 32-player online matches."