Paradox Interactive Announces Volume 3 of Victoria 3

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VOLUME 3 FOR VICTORIA 3 ADDS 3 SIGNIFICANT PACKS

Naval Expansion Coming Soon, With Immersion Packs to Follow

STOCKHOLM - 12 MARCH 2026 - Victoria 3, Paradox Interactive’s popular societal simulation of the dramatic century between 1836 and 1936 promises major new improvements and historical flavor in Volume 3, a new expansion pass for the coming content.

This expansion pass will include major upgrades to important game systems, including naval warfare and gunboat diplomacy, as well as new journal entries and cultural detail that add greater immersion into this tumultuous century of technological and societal change.

Volume 3 for Victoria 3 includes:

Warships Bonus Pack: This cosmetic pack of 3 new battleships unit models is instantly unlocked upon purchase of Volume 3.
The Great Wave: This naval themed expansion pack allows you to design your own ships as you please, customize prestigious flagships for your fleets, purchase ships from other nations and use your navies as a leverage during diplomatic plays. This expansion will also include historical content for Japan, focused on rapid political, industrial and societal changes..
State and Revolution: This Russian themed immersion pack adds new events and content for Russia and selected countries trying to gain independence from it.Narrative content focuses on Tsarist personal government, Russian Civil War, Revolution, Russification and cultural renaissance.
Century of Strife: This Chinese themed immersion pack adds new events and content for Qing China, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and Korea. Resist Western incursions, progress through the “century of humiliation” and adapt to a rapidly modernizing world.



Victoria 3 Volume 3 is available now for the suggested retail price of $47.97/￡40.99/€ 47.97.
The nineteenth century was the time of great fleets projecting imperial power around the globe. Gunboat diplomacy advanced the demands of the great empires of Europe, naval arms races threatened the stability of the global order, and grand tours of battleship fleets enhanced the prestige of rising nations.

On 28 April, you will be able to use your ironclads and dreadnoughts in new ways in Victoria 3: The Great Wave, a new expansion pack for Victoria 3. This addition to Paradox Interactive’s societal simulation of the Victorian age highlights the power and influence of great battle fleets, giving you new ways to interact with and use naval power, as well as new historical content centered on the Japanese Empire.

Victoria 3: The Great Wave includes new content related to:

Ship Designer: Design and construct a fleet according to your country’s strategic needs. Build powerful but expensive ocean-travelling warships to influence other nations, or build an efficient fleet designed to keep your coasts safe.
Flagships: Customize your very own pride of the fleet and let it lead your navy to prestigious victories.
Ship purchase treaties: Sell your ships to other countries across the globe, and draw profit from your ship building capabilities.
Gunboat Diplomacy options: Use your fleet to influence other countries in new diplomatic actions.
Narrative content:
Steer Japan through the social and political tumults of the late Edo period, characterized by increased challenges to Tokugawa samurai rule. Adapt to or revolt against a changing domestic and international landscape, and reform the country to see your vision through.
Contend with the entry of Japan onto the world stage, and best the Western powers at their own game. Use your navy to extend the reach of Japan beyond the home islands, and compete for land and influence with your powerful neighbours.
New historical characters.
Art: New clothing assets, a Japanese building style, UI skin, map, and table assets.

Victoria 3: The Great Wave will be available on 28 April 2026 for the suggested retail price of $29.99/￡25.99/€29.99.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

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