Europa Universalis 5 release time & countdown clock
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Europa Universalis V, a grand strategy game that was officially announced earlier this year on May 8, is finally releasing today. It has been more than a decade since its predecessor, so it’s safe to say this much-anticipated sequel has been a long time coming. Players will be able to lead a country throughout history, spanning from April 1, 1337, to December 31, 1836.
If you’re eager to get your hands on the fifth main Europa Universalis instalment, then continue reading below, as we’ll let you know exactly when EU5 launches in your region today.
When does Europa Universalis 5 launch today on PC? EU5 release time
Europa Universalis V will officially release at 9 AM PST today (November 4) on PC. However, the release time will be different for everyone due to time zone differences. To help you out, we’ve listed the release times for different regions below. Do keep in mind that in some regions, it will release on November 5.
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- Los Angeles – 9 AM PST
- Mexico City – 11 AM CST
- New York – 12 PM EST
- São Paulo – 2 PM GMT-3
- London – 5 PM GMT
- Paris – 6 PM CET
- Berlin – 6 PM CET
- Istanbul – 8 PM GMT
- Moscow – 8 PM MSK
- New Delhi – 10:30 PM IST
- Beijing – 1 AM CST (November 5)
- Seoul – 2 AM KST (November 5)
- Tokyo – 2 AM JST (November 5)
- Sydney – 4 AM AEDT (November 5)
- Auckland – 6 AM NZDT (November 5)
To help you track the exact hours and minutes left until launch, we’ve also added a countdown clock above. However, if you’re unable to see the clock, it means EU5 has already been released, and you can start playing it straight away.

For those interested, Europa Universalis 5 is currently listed for $59.99 on Steam, but there’s also a Premium Edition available for $84.99. The Standard Edition offers the base game only, but the Premium Edition gives you access to extra content like future DLCs, instant access to eight on-map holy sites, and more. Both editions are available for pre-purchase ahead of release.