Paradox announces Victoria 3: National Awakening for PC

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Paradox Interactive has unveiled “National Awakening,” an upcoming expansion pack for the strategy game “Victoria 3.” The release date for this PC version is set for September 23, 2025.

As a gamer immersed in this historical simulator, I find myself engrossed in the intricate web of Austria-Hungary’s internal affairs, where minority groups are striving for self-rule and nationhood within the empire. This pursuit intensifies as the Ottoman Empire’s influence over the Balkans wanes, presenting a golden opportunity for these groups to assert their power and shape their destiny.

These events culminated in the liberal revolutions of 1848 and for decades thereafter, Austrian politics were dominated by them, leading to a decline in the once powerful empire that thrived following Napoleon’s fall. The strong position Metternich established for Austria presents a challenge: players must decide whether to evolve the empire into a cosmopolitan state governed under strict bureaucratic control, or leverage its diverse nationalistic movements to redefine it entirely.

As a passionate admirer, it’s evident that each Balkan nation faces significant choices: Hungary grapples with the question of independence, Serbia finds itself entangled between two competing royal dynasties, Bulgaria yearns for liberation from Ottoman influence, and Montenegro strives to adopt a secular governmental structure as a means to grow and evolve.

Will each nation pursue self-preservation, or are they drawn towards unity under the flags of Yugoslavia or Illyria? What approach might the Ottomans take regarding these emerging trends?

In the grand strategy game, National Awakening offers a wealth of events, notable figures from history, and fresh artistic resources to breathe life into your own interpretation of these historical occurrences.

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2025-08-06 12:16