Paradox Launcher

Spec sheet

Purpose

Paradox describes the product as a launcher for its games.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Privacy

Paradox says it does not sell personal data and may share it with partners under safeguards.Read 4 Oct 2026 · legal.paradoxplaza.com

Support

Paradox support instructs users to export launcher logs from Launcher Settings and attach them to a support ticket if troubleshooting fails.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.paradoxplaza.com

Headquarters

Paradox Interactive says its headquarters is on Södermalm in Stockholm.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Founded

1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Maker

Paradox Interactive says it develops and publishes strategy and management games for PC and consoles.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Account linking

Users can link Paradox and Steam accounts to access select games through Paradox.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Account requirement

The user agreement says some services may require a Paradox Account.Read 4 Oct 2026 · legal.paradoxplaza.com

Antivirus conflicts

Paradox support says antivirus and ransomware protection software can prevent mods or playsets from loading and recommends adding launcher and game executables to antivirus exceptions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.paradoxplaza.com

Data collection

Paradox says required telemetry can include whether the launcher installation fails.Read 4 Oct 2026 · legal.paradoxplaza.com

Downloads

The page offers downloads for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Integration limitation

The launcher page says account linking provides access to select games, without listing a complete catalog there.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Launcher requirement

Paradox may require users to install and use its launcher before playing a game; failure to do so may make services unavailable.Read 4 Oct 2026 · legal.paradoxplaza.com

Mods and playsets

Paradox support provides troubleshooting guidance for mods and playsets that do not appear in the launcher.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.paradoxplaza.com

Privacy rights

Paradox says users can access, correct, or request deletion of their data, among other rights.Read 4 Oct 2026 · legal.paradoxplaza.com

Publisher

Paradox says it publishes internally and externally developed games and is responsible for funding, producing, marketing, and selling published games.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Steam troubleshooting

For launcher issues when starting a Steam game, Paradox recommends checking antivirus allowlists and quarantined files and keeping Steam and the game on the same partition.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.paradoxplaza.com

Store purchases

The page says owners of Crusader Kings III, Surviving Mars, or Stellaris bought through the Paradox Store can download the launcher and play.Read 4 Oct 2026 · paradoxinteractive.com

Updates

Paradox says the launcher and/or game may automatically download and install updates, upgrades, and additional features.Read 4 Oct 2026 · legal.paradoxplaza.com

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