Victoria 3

Victoria 3 is an upcoming grand strategy video game to be published by Paradox Interactive, and is a sequel to the 2010 game Victoria II.[7] It was announced on 21 May 2021 at Paradox Interactive's 2021 convention, PDXCON: Remixed.[8][9]

Victoria 3
Developer(s)Paradox Development Studio[1]
Publisher(s)Paradox Interactive[1]
Director(s)Martin "Wiz" Anward[2]
Designer(s)Mikael Andersson[3]
EngineClausewitz Engine[4]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
macOS
Linux[1]
ReleaseTBA[5]
Genre(s)Grand strategy[6]
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer[1]

Gameplay

Victoria 3 spans world history from 1836 to 1936 and allows the player to control one of over 100 countries that existed during that time period.[10][11]

The game focuses on politics and demographics, with gameplay focusing on appealing to and appeasing population groups ("pops"), large blocks of people with shared interests. Pops possess a variety of interests with different ideologies that the player deals with.[10][12]

Another system getting added is the new system of 'Diplomatic Plays;' a system that borrows heavily from Victoria II's crisis system. When attempting to force other countries to concede land or opening markets players will present a target country with a demand detailing what they desire, which will result in the target country having the opportunity to demand concessions from the aggressor. Following this exchange of demands, a timer will begin counting down as both sides have a chance to mobilise troops and attract potential allies by offering spoils. If no diplomatic resolution is reached before the timer runs out, war will be declared.[10] Designer Mikael Andersson explained that this system was designed with the intent to deemphasise the role of warfare by making diplomacy equally as capable.[13]

Development

In the lead up to the game's announcement Victoria 3 was seen as a 'meme' by the Paradox fanbase due to players constantly asking about it, only to be ignored, with many joking that it would never see a release.[8][12][14]

Martin "Wiz" Anward is the current game director of the development.[2]

In April 2022, a beta version of the game was leaked online on 4chan.[15]

See also

References
  1. "Victoria 3 on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. "Victoria 3 - Dev Diary #0". Paradox Interactive Forums. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. Andresson, Mikael (21 May 2021). "Paradox on the revival of its long-dormant society builder series in Victoria 3" (Interview). Interviewed by Matt Wales.
  4. Kleffmann, Marcel (21 May 2021). "Victoria 3: Strategie- und Managementspiel angekündigt: Die Führung einer Nation durch turbulente Zeiten". 4Players (in German). Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  5. Robinson, Joe. "Victoria 3 dev diary – all the latest information". PCGamesN. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  6. Fahey, Mike (21 May 2021). "Paradox Finally Announces Grand Strategy Sequel Victoria 3". Kotaku. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  7. "Victoria 3 — The Journey Begins". Victoria 3. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  8. Robinson, Joe (26 May 2020). "It's a meme, but Crusader Kings 3 is why it's time to talk about Victoria 3". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  9. Good, Owen S. (24 May 2021). "Victoria 3's announcement ends a decade of grand strategy memeing". Polygon. Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  10. Hafer, Leana (21 May 2021). "Paradox Reveals Victoria 3, A Long-Awaited Sequel To a Grand Strategy Series". IGN Southeast Asia. Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  11. Gurwin, Gabe (21 May 2021). "Victoria 3 Officially Announced A Decade After Previous Game". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  12. Brown, Fraser (21 May 2021). "Victoria 3 will let you conquer the world from the negotiating table". PCGamer. Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  13. Robinson, Joe. "Victoria 3, diplomatic plays, and the art of war". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  14. Brown, Fraser (21 May 2021). "Paradox has finally caved to the demands for Victoria 3". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  15. "Paradox Interactive's Victoria 3 Has Been Leaked". Game Rant. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
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