Originally released back in 2022, it's been a slightly rocky road for Victoria 3. Compared to its uniformly beloved predecessor, the latest in Paradox's trade-and-diplomacy-driven grand strategy series has generated mixed sentiments from players so far - but a quiet comeback seems to be underway. The latest expansion pass has picked up some deserved plaudits, alongside the Sphere of Influence and Colossus of the South DLC packs. Now, with spiritual rival Civilization 7 facing its own struggles, and close cousin Europa Universalis 5 on the way, the new Victoria 3 update, 1.9, could be a game changer. One of its most significant features seems to have sneaked under the radar.
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