It’s coming! No fooling! Paradox Interactive finally, officially announcedVictoria 3today at its annual PDXCON event.
And there was much rejoicing.
Details: Well, there aren’t many.
Here’s what we do know, per Paradox:
Victoria 3will be available on Steam, Microsoft Game Pass and the Paradox Store.
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But wait, there’s more!Victoria 3’sconfirmed existence may have stolen the show (Victoria 3announcement rumors are a longstanding meme in the strategy gaming community), but there were plenty of other exciting announcements for Paradox fans.
The Royal Court (DLC) is coming toCrusader Kings III
The world’s coolest dark ages dynasty simulator is getting an incredibly rad DLC pack in the form of the “Royal Court” paid add-on.
As Paradox explains it, theRoyal Courtwill give players the ability to interact with subjects and play politics with their lives and it will also function a hub for your ruler. The intent here is to provide a bridge between the overworld map and your character sheet.
Per Paradox:
I could not be more excited for this update. TheCKIIIexperience is a unique RPG/grand-strategy hybrid and, despite it being among the deepest gaming experiences I’ve ever had, there’s always been something missing.
And, it turns out, that “something” is probably aCKIII-ified version ofFable IIIsSanctuary hub. I cannot wait to get my hands on this when it launches… sometime later this year.
Prison Architect: Second Chances
Next up, Paradox announced the next update forPrison Architect. Called “Second Chances” this allows incarceration overseers to turn their focus on rehabilitation and recidivism in new, in-depth ways.
This update will bring new ways to shape and mold your prisoners by introducing mechanics to change their behavior.
Per Paradox, key features will include:
Second chances comes to PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on June 16, and Nintendo Switch on June 29.
Empire of Sin: Make it Count
Paradox’s grand-strategy mob game is getting its first major expansion in the form of “Make it Count,” a DLC that’ll add new rackets, new ways to win, and some quality of life updates.
According to Paradox:
Having just recently gotten intoEmpire of Sin, I’m eagerly anticipating this add-on. There’s a lot to explore in the vanilla game, but the addition of new rackets and new ways to win adds more delicious complexity and choice.
Paradox says the free “Precincts” update and theMake it Countpaid DLC add-on will both launch later this year.
While those are the biggest announcements from the event, other titles includingHearts of Iron IVare getting updates as well – but more details were promised on those later.
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