Paradox Interactive is a Publicly Owned company headquartered in Sweden. Founded in 1999, it employs approximately 560 individuals and reported $184.1M in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in computer games, functioning as a Swedish video game publisher and developer known for its deep and complex strategy games. Its business model centers on creating games with long lifespans, supported and expanded through a steady stream of downloadable content (DLC) and expansion packs, which fosters a dedicated community of players. Paradox is the publisher behind major franchises including the grand strategy series Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, and Stellaris, as well as the city-building game Cities: Skylines. In addition to its internally developed titles, the company publishes games from a variety of third-party developers and owns the intellectual property rights to the World of Darkness franchise, which encompasses the 'Vampire: The Masquerade' setting.
On August 27, 2026, hands-on impressions of *LEGO Skylines* highlighted the logical synergy between the *Cities: Skylines* formula and LEGO, noting both incorporate modular construction systems and extensive customization. Earlier that day, Paradox Interactive, Iceflake Studios, and The LEGO Group officially announced *LEGO Skylines*, detailing it as a city builder that integrates the *Cities: Skylines* mechanics into a brick-based world populated by yellow minifigures. The game first debuted at Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 25, when Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios revealed its simultaneous launch across all platforms, with its development by a non-traditional toy-game studio marking a distinctive announcement. Previously on August 26, Paradox Interactive also unveiled a separate upcoming strategy title, characterized as a mix of *Civilization* and *Frostpunk*, featuring a simplified view with a more detailed landscape compared to titles like *Crusader Kings*. The official reveal of *LEGO Skylines* on August 26 by developer Iceflake Studios, publisher Paradox Interactive, and LEGO confirmed the game as a "cozy, customizable city-builder" designed to bring a "living, breathing metropolis to life," following earlier leaks.
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