Announced addition to the Cradle of Civilization for the global strategy for Europa Universalis 4

Paradox announced  Europa Universalis 4: Cradle of Civilization the latest addition to its award-global strategy dedicated to the Muslim peoples living in lands from the Nile to the Indus.

For millennia powerful empires fought over deserts and valleys, which originated mankind. From Sinakherib to the great khans from time immemorial there has been the crossroads of trade routes and the center of progress, a little tidbit for all masters. After the collapse of Timur's Empire new forces declared their right to the region and proclaimed themselves the heirs of the "cradle of civilization".

Features:

the Mamluks in the multinational Empire, where slaves become masters, the new Sultan needed a reliable force on which they can rely;
Persian theocracy — the Persians can use religion to consolidate his power;
unions of tribes — tribes of black and white sheep in Armenia and Mesopotamia seeking to strengthen its influence by relying on the power of the Union;
professional army — the era of mercenaries slowly gives way to the age of the regular armies, while the generals you hire and conduct training exercises;
taxes on the ICT — Muslim rulers every 20 years to introduce new taxes for a special bonuses;
trade policy — instruct your merchants to adhere to certain tactics to strengthen your influence or military power;
Islamic schools — Sunni and Shia offer unique skills to their followers and are engaged in the establishment of international relations throughout the Middle East.
Cradle of Civilization continues the tradition of Europa Universalis 4, allows to learn something new about the history and peoples and to personally lead the Empire, which sometimes don't even get to the pages of textbooks.

In addition to the Cradle of Civilization will be released a free update for all owners of the game, which adds a new map and many new people. The release will take place before the end of 2017.