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Res Publica
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Release date / Patch
2014-07-16 / 1.7
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Res Publica is the 3rd expansion for Europa Universalis IV. It was announced on 2014-06-17[1] and was released on 2014-07-16 alongside Patch 1.7.[2] It introduced new systems of governance and trade to the game, including an all-new government type and several new Idea Groups for ambitious strategists to explore.
Expansion featuresEdit
- Unique mechanic for Dutch Republics, balancing the Orangists vs the Statists.
- Dictatorships are now special cases in a Republic when tradition goes too low, and can then last the rest of that rulers life.
- Merchant Republics can now place trading posts in each trade node, to boost their trade power.
- New Diplomatic Action against Elective Monarchies, to support Heirs of own dynasty in that realm, giving power, prestige & legitimacy bonus if they win.
- New action for Elective Monarchy to support their own noble for the throne.
- Lots of new events for Dutch Republics, Merchant Republic Factions, Elective Monarchies & Dictatorships.
- National Focus: Change monarch power priorities, improving one aspect on the expense of the other two. (Note: also in Common Sense)
Free featuresEdit
- Added 3 new ideagroups. Humanist, Influence & Maritime
- Added lots of new policies connected to the new Idea groups.
- New faction system for Merchant Republics
- Overextension over 100% now increases revolt size by multiplying with OE.
- Removed monarch powers penalties for all technology groups.
- Bonuses for nations ahead of time in diplomatic and administrative technologies.
- Increased neighbor technology bonus.
- Truce length now scales
Dev diariesEdit
- Main article: Developer diaries
All developer diaries about the Res Publica expansion and patch 1.7.
- Patch 1.7
| No. | Title and Link | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Elective Monarchy & Rivals | Elective Monarchy explained and changes to rival mechanics | 2014-07-10 |
| 2 | Dutch Republic & Ideas | Dutch factions added and 3 new idea groups | 2014-07-03 |
| 1 | Merchant Republics / National Focus | New governmental mechanics | 2014-06-26 |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Forum, Paradox Unveils New Europa Universalis IV Mini Expansion to the Public, 2014-06-17
- ↑ Forum, 1.7 Update & Res Publica Released - Checksum f2a1, 2014-07-16
