Every grand strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive is expected by a large community of PC gamers, and Victoria 3 is no exception to the rule. The title was unveiled last year, it will obviously be set in the Victorian era with many new technologies from the era at the heart of the gameplay.
Today, Paradox Interactive shares a new trailer, revealing the release date of its management and strategy game. It will be for October 25, 2022, exclusively on PC. Here is an overview of the game:
Victoria 3 is a highly advanced socio-economic and political simulation that strives to accurately represent the world’s population through a century of major technological and social upheaval. At that time, the people demanded food, but also more freedom through political demands. Players will have to pass laws and social reforms that reflect the wishes of their citizens, and try to impose a better future on a nation that will not always appreciate their spirit of initiative.
- Infinite replayability – Players will be able to rewrite history and take command of dozens of Victorian-era nations, from industrial powers like Britain and Prussia, to giants like Qing Dynasty Russia and China, to the Japan or colonial Canada.
- An advanced societal simulation – Each inhabitant of a nation is simulated, whether farmer or employee, capitalist or craftsman. Everyone has personal beliefs, political preferences and, above all, a standard of living to maintain.
- An economic challenge – Players will have to develop their economy by creating new industries and institutions, by trading their surplus goods on the many markets of the world and by importing what their population needs to live.
- of diplomacy – Anything that can be won through war can also be won at the negotiating table. Players will be able to request support from their allies, while putting pressure on weaker or rival nations.
- Politics – Players will have to manage the different political factions of their country through laws and reforms. Will they be able to improve the lives of their citizens, even if it involves the wrath of established authorities?
- A living world – The world map will change over the years as new railroads connect burgeoning towns, many of which were just hamlets decades ago.
As the video shows, pre-orders are already launchedyou can reserve your copy of Victoria 3 at €44.99 (-10%) at Gamesplanet.
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