Paradox Interactive's next grand strategy game, reportedly titled Afterworld, has seemingly leaked ahead of its official reveal at Gamescom on August 25th. The information surfaced through Paradox's own forums, where an unreleased game entry was spotted in the post filters.
Allegedly, the game is a post-apocalyptic survival strategy title focused on tribal warfare. A synopsis unearthed from a purported Discord server for the game describes Afterworld as a grand strategy experience where players "Lead a tribe of survivors, rediscover ancient technology, manage wasteland settlements and wage wars of conquest and political struggle." This description aligns with a teaser currently running on Paradox's website, which features a wasteland setting with a tribal emphasis.
The leak suggests a departure from Paradox's historical settings, with the new game focusing on survival and rebuilding in a post-apocalyptic world. Instead of managing historical empires or dynasties, players will reportedly make strategic decisions about their tribe's philosophy, technology, and expansion in a harsh environment. The game's theme may evoke comparisons to settings like Mad Max or Fallout, with a visual aesthetic hinted at by the teaser's orange-hued landscapes.