A new video developer diary from Europa Universalis IV explores the role of exploration in Paradox's upcoming strategy sequel. Also, the Europa Universalis IV Preorders page reveals another preorder bonus, the Purple Phoenix Pack, with two further bonuses to be announced before the game's release on August 13th. Here's word on the new video:

The age of exploration is a crucial turning point in world history, but what if things had gone a little differently? Some of the possibilities that can occur in Europa Universalis IV are discussed by Project Lead Thomas Johansson of Paradox Development Studio, providing players with a preview of the troubles faced by an expanding nation. The promise of new riches and resources may lure your empire overseas, but what happens when your colonists start getting ideas about your relationship? What will you do when religious dissidents start fleeing their homeland and populating your new holdings… and who are these upstarts claiming to be “founding fathers?” Can you crush their notions of independence, or will the colonies rise up and outshine your empire?