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Victoria 3
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Developer(s)Paradox Development Studio
Publisher(s)Paradox Interactive
Director(s)Martin Anward
Designer(s)Mikael Andersson
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
macOS
Linux
ReleaseTBA
Genre(s)Grand strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

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.[1] It was announced on 21 May 2021 at Paradox Interactive's 2021 convention, PDXCON: Remixed.[2][3]

Gameplay

Victoria 3 spans world history from 1836 to 1936 and allows the player to control one of over 100 countries in that time period.[4][5]

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.[4][6]

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 mobilize troops and attract potential allies by offering spoils. If no diplomatic resolution is reached before the timer runs out, war will be declared.[4] Designer Mikael Andersson explained that this system was designed with the intent to deemphasize the role of warfare by making diplomacy equally as capable.[7]

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.[2][6][8]

Martin "Wiz" Anward is the current game director of the development.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Victoria 3 — The Journey Begins". Victoria 3. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Victoria 3, diplomatic plays, and the art of war". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Victoria 3 - Dev Diary #0". Paradox Interactive Forums. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
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