{
  "id": 3057394,
  "title": "Paradox's next grand strategy game is a post-apocalyptic wasteland tribe-battler called Afterworld, according to leaks ahead of Gamescom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/paradoxs-next-grand-strategy-game-is-a-post-apocalyptic-wasteland",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:31:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/paradoxs-next-grand-strategy-game-is-a-post-apocalyptic-wasteland-tribe-battler-called-afterworld-according-to-leaks-ahead-of-gamescom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paradox Interactive, known for strategy games such as Crusader Kings 3 and Europa Universalis 4, has unveiled plans for a new post-apocalyptic survival grand strategy game called Afterworld. The announcement was made ahead of Gamescom, which will be revealed on August 25th. Leaked information from Paradox's forum and a Discord server claim that players will lead a tribe of survivors, rediscover ancient technology, manage wasteland settlements, and engage in wars of conquest and political struggle. The game's setting, reportedly featuring a wasteland environment, may draw inspiration from games like Fallout and Mad Max. Players will need to decide not only on military strategies but also on the philosophical direction their tribe will take, aiming to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past or forging new paths.",
  "summary": "What is happening across the Paradox Universe? So the publishers behind strategy stalwarts like Crusader Kings 3 and Europa Universalis 4 asked in a post to the socials the other day, which promised all will be revealed on August 25th at Gamescom. Unfortunately for those best laid plans, the name of the game in question looks to have leaked via Paradox's forum of all places. Assuming the leaks…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Paradox commits a classic blunder and accidentally leaks its own post-apocalyptic grand strategy game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/paradox-commits-a-classic-blunder-and-accidentally-leaks-its-own-post",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:09:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}