Victorians! There has never been a more agreeable time to join. Victoria 3 is now up to 70% off in the Steam Summer Sale. Read more here: pdxint.at/3SXMuRu

Victorians! Hotfix 1.13.9 is now live! Containing close to 200 entries of bug fixes, improvements and balancing! Notably a reduction of output in Fruit Plantations, stopping the AI overflowing transport capacity during invasions and more! Read here: pdxint.at/3SZTa1w

Victorians, in Dev Diary 184; The final planned 1.13 hotfix arrives next week, bringing a host of fixes before the summer break. We also take a first look at the plans for "The AI Update" focused on improving the overall performance of the AI. Read here: pdxint.at/4aWw3Lr

Victorians! Victoria 3 is on sale on Steam with up to 70% off. We have always believed that building an empire should be within reach of everyone. It seems now it rather is. Read more here: pdxint.at/4vB7CLC

Salutation Victorians! Hotfix 1.13.8 is live now! This hotfix addresses the issue regarding Naval Invasions that we highlighted in yesterdays patch notes. Read here: pdxint.at/4nXSwx9

Victorians! Hotfix 1.13.7 is live now, including over 100 entries of key bug fixes, AI and balance tweaks. Notably AI GDP returning to 1.12 levels, AI being better at composing fleets and the ability to construct the Kiel Canal. Read here: pdxint.at/4dSndPP

Victorians! Today we have a smaller Hotfix focused on a few key issues, with a larger one planned for next week! Issues fixed include tolls only looking at trade going to a world marker hub, prestige good bonuses applying to combat and more. Read here: pdxint.at/3PBnZbz

Ahoy Victorians! Hotfix 1.13.5 just released, with some key fixes and improvements to the experience of 1.13. Including making the AI less keen about supply ships, added ship crew experience and reduced base literacy even further. Read more here: pdxint.at/3P0xhxL

Hello Victorians, Hotfix 1.13.4 has a small update today, checksum remains the same: - Fixed a bug where the AI would be unable to build ships in some cases where it did not already have ships under construction Read more here: pdxint.at/4tXVdkk

Victorians, This Dev Diary, written by Martin will go over our thoughts on the release of The Great Wave and 1.13. As well as how we intend to improve both future launches and AI performance. Read More here: pdxint.at/4uEHU8B

We just released Hotfix 1.13.4, aimed at fixing many of the most critical bugs in 1.13. To name a few; MAPI not updating after switching from traditionalism, an issue with troops moving through Sinai and a variety of supply issues. Read more here: pdxint.at/4tXVdkk

Victorians! This week we have a hotfix planned for 1.13 that is aimed at fixing critical issues, such as; Supply interruptions and balance, troop transportation, AI economic performance and trade not routing through a newly opened Suez canal, among other critical issues reported by players.

Salutations Victorians, We have a small hotfix 1.13.3, out now, featuring an improvement to troop transportation and balancing Threatening Naval Hostilities. Read more here: pdxint.at/4ekffAO

Victorians! The Paradox Publisher Sale has arrived. Up to 70% off. We find very little to object to. Read more here: pdxint.at/4t1jghe

Victorians, We just released a hotfix targeting some more key issues experienced by players, including some AI improvements, UX improvements, bugfixes and more. Read more here: pdxint.at/3P8qQbT

Victorians, the world awaits your governance. Victoria 3 is free to play this weekend. Consult the map for timings in your region and make your preparations accordingly. 👉 pdxint.at/42o7nXD

Victorians. Hotfix 1.13.1 is live, featuring AI improvements, some performance fixes, balance changes and more. With some select fixes including; stopping the AI from having lots of tiny fleets and stopping the AI from generating lots of unneeded ship templates. Read more here: pdxint.at/3P6IaxU

The Great Wave and Update 1.13 are out now! Voyage to Japan, design the perfect ships to secure your interests around the globe as well as many more changes! Check out the full patchnotes here: pdxint.at/4ujfSiS Check out the trailer here: youtu.be/xxyLobO3-HQ

Good Morning Victorians! The Great Wave and Update 1.13 Release Stream is now live on Twitch, YouTube and Steam! High Naval Commissioner Martin and Admiral Lino will take us through Japan, Boats and more on the countdown to release! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqbF... www.twitch.tv/paradoxinter...

Ahoy there Victorians! Tomorrow we release The Great Wave! To prepare you for the new changes coming we have a couple of feature breakdown videos made by Java for you today! Watch the playlist: pdxint.at/3OPxcNd

Ahoy there Landlubbers! We will be releasing Update 1.13 tomorrow, alongside The Great Wave, but first join us for a quick inspection of everything coming in the free update! Watch here: youtu.be/a9_356SG_ho

Salutation Victorians! The pre-release stream for The Great Wave is live now! Join High Naval Commissioner Martin and Cabin boy Tunay on this first voyage using the links below! www.twitch.tv/paradoxinter... www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLj8...

Good Day Victorians! Welcome to the pre-release changelog for Update 1.13 'Matcha' and expansion The Great Wave. Both of which will be releasing next week on the 28th! Read more here: pdxint.at/4encDCj

Ahoy Victorians, all sailors on deck! Tomorrow we will have a pre-release stream showing The Great Wave, with High Naval Commissioner Martin and Cabin boy Tunay! Catch us on Twitch and YouTube at 14:00 CEST!

The stream with Drachinifel is now live on YouTube and Twitch! With Rear Admiral Hansi and Admiral Lino joining us from the dev team! www.twitch.tv/paradoxinter... www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ9n...

In just over an hour we will be live on YouTube and Twitch talking to Drachinifel about The Great Wave, boats, ships and watercraft! We will see you there shipmates!

Salutations Victorians! Welcome to the the dev diary guiding us through the art and music coming with Update 1.13 and The Great Wave, our guide today is art connoisseur Karl. Read more here: pdxint.at/42asWe5

Victorians! Rear Admiral Hansi and the narrative team arrive today, to guide us through the narrative content and map changes coming for Update 1.13 and The Great Wave! Read more here: pdxint.at/4voGGzu

Some small teasers today Victorians! Some of the eagle eyed among you noticed this button in Dev Diary 179. In Update 1.13, you can now 'Make this work' in treaties, which adds articles automatically until the other nation accepts!

Battle Stations Victorians! Cabin Boy Tunay is here on these stormy seas to navigate us through updated Naval Combat, then negotiate with us using Gunboat Diplomacy! Read more here: pdxint.at/4v127Gt

After checking our extensive historical sources, we have decided to add new naval unit types like the Kraken as a heavy type of Submarine that is good versus Men of War! Coming in Update 1.13!

Good Evening Victorians! Victoria 3: New Player’s Choice offers an excellent place to begin your journey, now with added content and up to 30% off. A fine introduction for any aspiring nation, or a thoughtful gift for a friend. Read more here: pdxint.at/40PScpC

Ahoy Victorians! Admiral Lino takes us on a tour of the shipyards today when we go through the Ship Designer, Flagships and Ship Purchase treaties! Read more here: pdxint.at/4dM9NGl

Marvellous Monday Victorians! High Naval Commissioner Martin is at the helm of todays bonus dev diary! Going over the new National Cast, how Prominence affects characters, changes to commanders and more! Read more here: pdxint.at/4suz8JJ

Salutations Victorians! The Paradox Steam Spring Sale is upon us. Victoria 3 stands at up to 70% off, with savings on selected content. A fine moment to guide your nation into the new age! Read more here: pdxint.at/47R3Ow6

Welcome aboard Victorians! Admiral Lino is here to escort us through the free Update 1.13 Overview talking about ships, supply, straits and more! Keep an eye out next Monday too for a bonus dev diary on characters by Martin. Read more here: pdxint.at/3NrhxTE

Ahoy Victorians! Welcome to the announcement for The Great Wave, releasing April 28th, a new expansion coming for Victoria 3 in Volume 3! Read more about the Expansion, free Update 1.13 and Volume 3 here: pdxint.at/4rwoSzg YouTube Trailer: youtu.be/OlElZrKqFHQ

Good Day Victorians! The Victoria 3 Ultimate Bundle gathers the base game and many expansions in a most welcome package, with a generous bundle discount. Read more here: pdxint.at/4bgBKU1

Victorians! Well done on working out what the telegram said last week! We found more information about the message!

Happy Wednesday Victorians! We love a good theory, and we're sure you do too! So please share your most unlikely crackpot theories for Volume 3! No matter how wild it may be!

Victorians! Your last chance approaches: Expansion Pass 2 takes its leave on March 12, with a most agreeable double discount on the pass and all included content. Read more here: pdxint.at/3OAD3FM

Happy Friday Victorians! Expansion Pass 2 will take its leave on March 12, but not before offering a double discount: save on the pass and all included content. A great time to grow your empire. Read more here: pdxint.at/3OAD3FM

Hello Victorians! Today we're asking, Who is your favorite country to play, and why?

Salutations Victorians! We've received this rather mysterious telegraph, take a close look at it and maybe you can help decipher it for us!

Ahoy Victorians! We return with another question today; Who is the villain in your current playthrough?

Another question for you, Victorians! This time, What is your favorite underdog nation? Let us know below!

Victorians! We have a question for you today! What are the first 5 things you do when starting a new campaign? Let us know below!

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Ahoy Victorians! Welcome to the first dev diary of 2026! This time we will go through an overview of planned free features we want to hit in our upcoming Volume 3! Read more here: pdxint.at/4qMLPyt

Victorians! A small hotfix for you today! Hotfix 1.12.4 includes fixes for a crash that could result in corrupted saves, some infamy related issues and more! Read more here: pdxint.at/4q2crul