Paradox announces the release of Europa Universalis IV, saying the empire-building strategy sequel is now available worldwide for Windows, OS X, and Linux via the digital distributors listed on this page. A new launch trailer celebrates the release with a look at the Empire of Sweden, stating in the description: "understand along with Sweden's enemies, that Moose is a dish best served cold." A demo was released on Steam just last week, offering the choice of four nations in a limited sample of the game. Here's word on the release:

NEW YORK — August 13, 2013 — Today, your dreams of leading a global empire shall lay dormant no longer. Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio have announced the official worldwide launch of the empire-building game Europa Universalis IV for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Paradox Development Studio is ready to take you to worlds both old and new in Europa Universalis IV, and give you the chance to conquer them – if you can withstand the double-dealing and aggression of your rivals. 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 Discovery. The game offers unprecedented freedom through the use of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy to let you rule 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.