Paradox Interactive has today released a playable demo for the upcoming Europa Universalis III - Heir to the Throne, the third expansion to the critically acclaimed Grand Strategy game Europa Universalis III, available from all major digital distribution outlets on December 15th.

The demo gives players a timed experience of what the full expansion is set to offer, with the option to play as one of eight major European powers between the turbulent years of 1492 and 1550 – The Age of Discovery – an era that would forever change the future of the world. Vast unchartered territories await even as the cracks widen in the unity of the Catholic Church and the Mohammedans march on Vienna.

Choose Castille or Portugal and discover the Americas. Expand your trade league with Venice or the Hansa. Experience the rivalry between Bohemia and Austria as they vie for control of the Holy Roman Empire. Conquer Europe with France, or unite the British isles under the Tudor dynasty.

The playable demo can be downloaded here: http://www.europauniversalis3.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117

Europa Universalis III – Heir to the Throne requires the original Europa Universalis III game and the previous two expansions and will be exclusively available for digital download at all major digital download portals for a suggested retail price of 19.99$/19.99€