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Update July 7, 2017: Paradox have been under fire from the community for introducing, then hastily reverting, a botched price hike for their games. Now they’re attempting to make amends by offering free games to those who bought at the higher prices.
Because of the recent Steam sale, Paradox were forced to wait to offer a solution, as Valve wouldn’t allow them to put their games on sale if the prices were altered so close to it. That’s why this is being resolved now.
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“After exploring options with our sales partners, we’ve come to the conclusion that partial refunds (as in, refunding the price difference) aren’t practically possible,” Paradox senior community manager Escher explains. “Instead, we will gift everyone who purchased any Paradox product between May 17 and today (including pre-orders of Steel Division: Normandy 44 made before May 17), in any currency except USD (where prices were not changed), a free copy of a full PC game or two DLC, as a gesture of goodwill.”
Here are the titles you can choose from:
- Stellaris
- Hearts of Iron 4
- Crusader Kings 2
- Europa Universalis 4
- Magicka 2
- Tyranny
Or you can select two of the following DLCs:
- HoI IV: Death or Dishonor
- EU IV: Third Rome
- CK II: Monks and Mystics
- Stellaris: Utopia
- Tyranny: Tales from the Tiers
If you somehow own all of those, you can get a giftable Steam key. These offers are limited to Steam, as that’s the only place the price hike happened. If you’ve been affected, there’s a form you need to fill in, then you should be sent your new game or DLC.
Update June 22, 2017:Paradox Interactive’s Fredrik Wester hasrespondedto multiple emails, comments, and tweets from frustrated fans regarding Paradox’s price hike. Paradox have now rolled back all of the price changes made in their entirety.
Citing a decision made from speaking with people who have been active in the Paradox community and those who have played their games for thousands of hours, Wester states that any price changes for future products will be communicated “in advance.” The prices will be returning to the way they were directly following the Steam Summer Sale.
For anyone who purchases any of the games during this time (including the Steam Summer Sale), Paradox will be refunding customers or reimbursing them with games of a value “exceeding the difference.” If neither is possible, Wester states Paradox will “internally calculate the difference in revenue before and after the price change, double the value, and donate the money to the UNHCR.
Original story, June 21, 2017: Paradox Interactive have gone and raised the prices on several of its games in specific regions on Steam.
According to Paradox, this was intentional and a move to “match the purchasing power” of said areas as well as to “create a more equal price point” for their products around the world. The company states that their prices have remained largely the same over the past few years, citing the need to “re-evaluate price points at regular intervals.”
“Sadly this means that the price has gone up for certain regions and whilst this is something we’d like to avoid, it’s necessary to keep our price point more in line with our other markets. We sincerely apologize for any frustration this may cause and hope you can understand why we are doing this.”
Fans aren’t taking this news very well and have taken to Paradox Interactive games on Steam to deliver several scathing reviews, much like the other games embroiled in conflict recently, likeTwo Worlds II.
Among the affected countries, according to Paradox Interactive forum user Whiteshade, are Brazil, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, and a long list of several others, excluding the United States.
Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester has tweeted out a statement in response to the backlash, admitting that the company indeed implemented both “poor timing and poor communication” when it comes to the new price hikes.
This has been planned for some time so I agree to poor timing and poor communication, while “shitty” is a bit too general in its description
— Fredrik Wester (@TheWesterFront) June 17, 2017
Wester also posted on the official forums, stating that the company does “stand by” their new prices, and reiterating that this is the first time in years that Paradox have taken a look at their prices and adjusted them.
“Sometimes we will agree with each other, sometimes we will not, but what is very important to us is that you don’t doubt our sincerity and our intentions,” Wester stated.
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Unfortunately, it looks like fans will have to make do with spending a few more bucks on Paradox games going forward.
This is a list of video games developed, published and/or distributed by video game publisherParadox Interactive.[1]
Name | Year | Developer | Platforms |
---|---|---|---|
Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943 | 2010 | Graviteam | Windows |
Age of Wonders: Planetfall | 2019 | Triumph Studios | Windows, Linux |
Airfix Dogfighter | 2000 | Unique Development Studios, Paradox Entertainment | Windows |
Ageod's American Civil War | 2007 | AGEod | Windows |
Ancient Space | 2014 | CreativeForge Games | Windows, OS X |
Arsenal of Democracy | 2010 | BL-Logic | Windows |
BattleTech | 2018 | Harebrained Schemes | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Birth of America | 2006 | AGEod, SEP BOA | Windows |
Birth of America II: Wars in America | 2007 | AGEod, SEP BOA | Windows |
Chariots of War | 2003 | Slitherine Software, Paradox Interactive | Windows |
Cities in Motion | 2011 | Colossal Order | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Cities in Motion 2 | 2013 | Colossal Order | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Cities: Skylines | 2015 | Colossal Order | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
City Life 2008 Edition | 2008 | Monte Cristo | Windows |
Combat Mission: Shock Force | 2007 | Battlefront.com | Windows |
Commander: Conquest of the Americas | 2010 | Nitro Games | Windows |
Crusader Kings | 2004 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Crusader Kings: Deus Vult | 2007 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Crusader Kings II | 2012 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Crusader Kings III | 2020 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come | 2008 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
Dark Horizon | 2008 | Quazar Studio | Windows |
Darkest Hour | 2011 | Darkest Hour Team | Windows |
Defenders of Ardania | 2012 | Most Wanted Entertainment | Windows |
Diplomacy | 2005 | Allan B. Calhamer | Windows |
Dragonfire: The Well of Souls | 2000 | ComputerHouse GBG AB, Target Games Interactive AB | Windows |
Dreamlords | 2011 | LockPick Entertainment | Windows |
Dungeonland | 2013 | Critical Studio | Windows |
East India Company | 2009 | Nitro Games | Windows |
East vs. West – A Hearts of Iron Game | Cancelled | BL-Logic | Windows |
Elven Legacy | 2009 | 1C Company | Windows |
Empire of Sin | 2020 | Romero Games | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
Europa Universalis | 2000 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis II | 2001 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis III | 2007 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis IV | 2013 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Europa Universalis: Crown of the North | 2003 | Paradox Interactive | Windows |
Europa Universalis: Rome | 2008 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis: Vae Victis | 2008 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
For the Glory | 2009 | Crystal Empire Games | Windows |
Fort Zombie | 2009 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Frontline: Fields of Thunder | 2007 | Nival Interactive | Windows |
Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power | 2007 | Wargaming | Windows |
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords | 2006 | Stardock | Windows |
A Game of Dwarves | 2012 | Zeal Game Studio | Windows, PlayStation 3 |
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare | 2012 | Radioactive Software | Windows |
Heart of Empire: Rome | Cancelled | Deep Red Games | Windows |
Hearts of Iron | 2002 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Hearts of Iron II | 2005 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Hearts of Iron III | 2009 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X |
Hearts of Iron IV | 2016 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Hearts of Iron - The Card Game | 2011 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Imperator: Rome | 2019 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Impire | 2013 | Cyanide Studios | Windows |
Infinity Empire | 2006 | Typhoon Games | Windows |
King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame | 2009 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame | 2012 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
Knights of Honor | 2004 | Black Sea Studios | Windows |
Knights of Pen & Paper | 2012 | Behold Studios | Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android |
Knights of Pen & Paper 2 | 2015 | Kyy Games | Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android |
Lead and Gold | 2010 | Fatshark | Windows, PlayStation 3 |
Legio | 2010 | Mezmer Games | Windows |
Legion | 2002 | Strategy First, Inc. | Windows |
Leviathan: Warships | 2013 | Pieces Interactive | Windows, OS X, iOS, Android |
Lionheart: Kings' Crusade | 2010 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
Lost Empire | 2007 | Pollux Gamelabs | Windows |
Lost Empire: Immortals | 2008 | Pollux Gamelabs | Windows |
Magicka | 2011 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magicka 2 | 2015 | Pieces Interactive | Windows, PlayStation 4, OS X, Linux |
Magicka: The Stars are Left | 2011 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magicka: The Other Side of the Coin | 2012 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magicka: Dungeons and Daemons | 2012 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magna Mundi | Cancelled | Universo Virtual | Windows |
Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | 2000 | Cyberlore Studios | Windows |
Majesty: The Northern Expansion | 2001 | Cyberlore Studios | Windows |
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | 2009 | 1C Company | Windows |
Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania | 2010 | 1C Company | Windows |
Majesty 2: Kingmaker | 2010 | 1C Company | Windows |
Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom | 2010 | 1C Company | Windows |
March of the Eagles | 2013 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Mount & Blade | 2008 | TaleWorlds | Windows |
Mount & Blade: Warband | 2010 | TaleWorlds | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword | 2011 | TaleWorlds | Windows |
Mutant Chronicles Online | Cancelled | Imaginations FZ LLC | Windows |
Napoleon's Campaigns | 2007 | AGEod | Windows |
Naval War: Arctic Circle | 2012 | Turbo Tape Games | Windows |
Penumbra: Black Plague | 2008 | Frictional Games | Windows |
Penumbra: Overture | 2007 | Frictional Games | Windows |
Penumbra: Requiem | 2008 | Frictional Games | Windows |
Perimeter: Emperor's Testament | 2005 | KD Labs | Windows |
Pillars of Eternity | 2015 | Obsidian Entertainment | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Pirates of Black Cove | 2011 | Nitro Games | Windows |
Pride of Nations | 2011 | AGEod | Windows |
Prison Architect: Mobile | 2017 | Introversion Software | iOS, Android |
Restaurant Empire 2 | 2009 | Enlight Software | Windows |
Rise of Prussia | 2010 | Paradox France | Windows |
Runemaster | Cancelled | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Rush for Berlin | 2006 | StormRegion | Windows |
Salem | 2011 | Seatribe | Windows |
Sengoku | 2011 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Ship Simulator Extremes | 2010 | VSTEP | Windows |
The Showdown Effect | 2013 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows, OS X |
Silent Heroes | 2006 | Dark Fox | Windows |
Starvoid | 2012 | Zeal Game Studios | Windows |
Steel Division: Normandy 44 | 2017 | Eugen Systems | Windows |
Stellaris | 2016 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Supreme Ruler 2020 | 2008 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Supreme Ruler Ultimate | 2014 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows, OS X |
Supreme Ruler 1936 | 2014 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis | 2008 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Supreme Ruler Cold War | 2011 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Surviving Mars | 2018 | Haemimont Games | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Svea Rike | 1997 | Target Games | Windows, Classic Mac OS |
Svea Rike II | 1998 | Target Games | Windows, Classic Mac OS |
Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows | 2008 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Sword of the Stars: Argos Naval Yard | 2009 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter | 2011 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Take Command: 2nd Manassas | 2006 | MadMinute Games | Windows |
Tarr Chronicles | 2007 | Quazar Studio | Windows |
Trainz | 2008 | N3V Games | Windows |
Tyranny | 2016 | Obsidian Entertainment | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Two Thrones | 2004 | Paradox Entertainment | Windows |
UFO: Extraterrestrials | 2007 | Chaos Concept | Windows |
Valhalla Chronicles | 2003 | Big City Games | Windows |
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 | 2020 | Hardsuit Labs | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Victoria | 2003 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Victoria: Revolutions | 2006 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Victoria II | 2010 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
War of the Roses | 2012 | Fatshark | Windows |
War of the Vikings | 2014 | Fatshark | Windows |
Warlock: Master of the Arcane | 2012 | 1C Company | Windows |
Warlock II: The Exiled | 2014 | 1C Company (Ino-Co Plus) | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Woody Two-Legs: Attack of the Zombie Pirates | 2010 | Nitro Games | Windows |
World War One | 2008 | AGEod | Windows |