When players begin their Europa Universalis 4 session in the year 1444, they may notice that the world is just beginning to enter the Age of Exploration. This era in humanity’s history positions a player’s chosen nation as a potential leader in momentous events, with the growth of global trade and commerce also exposing different countries to new technologies and ideologies. Among the crucial concepts that players should take note of in nation-building is their Government Type, as this actively affects how their nation responds to various activities around them.