Polish competitor to Civilization 7 and Europa Universalis released. Low player count and barrage of criticism for Realpolitiks 3

Polish studio Jujubee has long dreamed of establishing a foothold in the grand strategy market. However, the developers' ambitions have yet to yield the expected results.

The first Realpolitiks, released several years ago, became a decent alternative to Paradox Interactive games. And while the project garnered a modest but loyal audience, the sequel Realpolitiks II failed to replicate that success. Still, the brand was kept alive with the release of the third installment.

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond has left early access, but the situation remains grim. Player numbers have dropped so low that the game cannot come close to peak figures from even six months ago. The chances of the project at least breaking even are rapidly fading. Here are the peak player count statistics:

• Realpolitiks — 1,148 players
• Realpolitiks II — 305 players
• Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond — 81 players

In addition to the weak player count, the game faces serious issues with its Steam reviews: over the past 30 days, the rating stands at just 33%. Players are complaining about bugs, lack of polish, and flaws in game design. There is still a chance to fix things, but many believe it is already too late.

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Cover author: Jujubee. Cover source: YouTube