Victoria 3

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

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]

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.[3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Robinson, Joe. "Victoria 3 dev diary – all the latest information". PCGamesN. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Victoria 3 on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Victoria 3 - Dev Diary #0". Paradox Interactive Forums. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ Andresson, Mikael (21 May 2021). "Paradox on the revival of its long-dormant society builder series in Victoria 3" (Interview). Interviewed by Matt Wales.
  5. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c Hafer, Leana (21 May 2021). "Paradox Reveals Victoria 3, A Long-Awaited Sequel To a Grand Strategy Series". IGN Southeast Asia (in en-sg). Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  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. ^ a b 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.

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