Paradox Development Studio appears to have inadvertently revealed its next project, a post-apocalyptic grand strategy game titled "Afterworld." The unannounced title was reportedly discovered through a filter on the Paradox forums, which listed "Afterworld" alongside "Prison Architect 2" under a section for unreleased games. This discovery was shared on Reddit, drawing attention to the accidental leak.
Further details emerged from Discord, where users accessed an unreleased server with a description for "Afterworld." The description outlines the game as "an original post-apocalyptic survival grand strategy game" where players "Lead a tribe of survivors, rediscover ancient technology, manage wasteland settlements and wage wars of conquest and political struggle." However, the source of this description was reportedly removed after sharing it.
Paradox itself has been hinting at an upcoming announcement, with a social media post teasing "What is happening across the Paradox Universe? Find out more on Aug 25th @gamescom." Many players now believe "Afterworld" is the intended reveal for Gamescom's Opening Night Live event.
Online discussion regarding the leaked information shows a mixed reaction from the community. Some players expressed a preference for a fantasy setting over the post-apocalyptic theme. Others voiced concerns that the game might follow a narrative path similar to Fallout, focusing on survivors merely existing within the remnants of the old world rather than actively rebuilding civilization and making significant progress.
While the information provides a glimpse into "Afterworld," it is based on a brief description and some accompanying art. More concrete details are expected to be revealed at Gamescom, which officially begins on Tuesday night with Opening Night Live.