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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Victoria 3 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Victoria 3 cover.jpg
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|TBA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 25, 2022}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|TBA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 25, 2022}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|TBA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 25, 2022}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|victoria-3|83}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|victoria-3|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|victoria-3|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|victoria-3|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Top-down view }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Simulation, Strategy }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Strategy, Simulation }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Victorian, Historical }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Victoria }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Victoria }}
 
|steam appid  = 529340
 
|steam appid  = 529340
−
|steam appid side =  
+
|steam appid side = 2071472, 2071471, 2071470, 2282100, 2348450, 2411230, 2411231, 2591240
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
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|hltb        =  
 
|hltb        =  
 
|igdb        = victoria-3
 
|igdb        = victoria-3
−
|mobygames    =  
+
|mobygames    = 193748
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|wikipedia    =  
+
|wikipedia    = Victoria 3
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 529340 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | victoria-3 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|victoria-3-grand-edition|Grand Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5145-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5145-2|Grand Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | victoria-3-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|victoria-3-grand-edition-pc|Grand Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | victoria-3 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 529340 | Steam | Grand Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
The '''Grand Edition''' contains an expansion pack and other digital content yet to be announced.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|dlc                        = Multiple DLC exists with varying content.
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The base game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Expansion Pass | Contains three unannounced DLC's. Can only be obtained with the '''Grand Edition'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| American Building Pack | Exclusive to the Expansion Pass | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Victoria II Remastered Songs | Available only as a pre-order bonus | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Voice of the People | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Colossus of the South | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Dawn of Wonder | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Sphere of Influence | Coming 6th of May 2024<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/sphere-of-influence-available-to-pre-order-and-free-train-bonus-pack-release.1626498/|title=Paradox Forum dev post|date=2024-03-19}}</ref>. | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is not available yet.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Victoria 3}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Victoria 3}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Victoria 3\save games|{{P|steam}}\{{P|uid}}\529340\remote\save games}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Paradox Interactive/Victoria 3/save games|{{P|linuxhome}}/.local/share/Steam/userdata/{{P|uid}}/529340/remote/save games}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Local saves are stored in the user's Documents folder, while cloud saves are stored in [[Steam|Steam's]] install directory.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|ubisoft connect       =  
+
|ubisoft connect           =  
−
|ubisoft connect notes =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Victoria3 Graphics.png|Video Settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
−
|widescreen resolution      = unknown
+
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = unknown
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = No exclusive-fullscreen.
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
−
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = None, FXAA, MSAA 2x, 4x and 8x.
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|60 fps                    = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Up-to 165 FPS.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|ray tracing                = unknown
+
|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|color blind                = true
−
|color blind notes          =  
+
|color blind notes          = Protanopia, Tritanopia, and Deuteranopia.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
−
|key remap                = unknown
+
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = GUI configurable keys are stored at the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|config files location]] at {{File|input_profiles/default.profile}}. Delete or rename the file to reset controls. Additional configuration at {{File|steamapps/common/Victoria 3/game/gui/shortcuts.shortcuts}}.
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|controller support        = unknown
+
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Victoria3 Audio.png|Audio Settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
−
|separate volume          = unknown
+
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound            = unknown
+
|surround sound            = false
 
|surround sound notes      =  
 
|surround sound notes      =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost        = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost        = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio        = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese - Brazil
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          = unknown
+
|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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|direct ip          =  
 
|direct ip          =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
−
}}{{Network/Ports
+
}}
 +
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
−
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
−
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
−
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
−
|linux powerpc app      =  
+
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
−
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux 32-bit executable= false
−
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = FMOD
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    =  
+
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Latest revision as of 05:39, 14 April 2024

Victoria 3
Victoria 3 cover
Developers
Paradox Development Studio
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Release dates
Windows October 25, 2022
macOS (OS X) October 25, 2022
Linux October 25, 2022
Reception
Metacritic 83
OpenCritic 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Top-down view
Controls Point and select
Genres Strategy, Simulation
Themes Victorian, Historical
Series Victoria
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Victoria 3 on IGDB
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Victoria 3 on MobyGames
Victoria 3 on Wikipedia
Victoria
Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun 2003
Victoria II 2010
Victoria 3 2022

Victoria 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view strategy and simulation game in the Victoria series.

General information

Official forums
Official Discord server for game series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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 Grand Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
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 Grand Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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 Grand Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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 Grand Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The Grand Edition contains an expansion pack and other digital content yet to be announced.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Multiple DLC exists with varying content.
One-time game purchase The base game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

No microtransactions information; you can edit this page to add it.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Expansion Pass Contains three unannounced DLC's. Can only be obtained with the Grand Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
American Building Pack Exclusive to the Expansion Pass
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Victoria II Remastered Songs Available only as a pre-order bonus
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Voice of the People
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Colossus of the South
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Dawn of Wonder
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sphere of Influence Coming 6th of May 2024[1].
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Victoria 3
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Victoria 3

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Victoria 3\save games
<Steam-folder>\<user-id>\529340\remote\save games
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Paradox Interactive/Victoria 3/save games
$HOME/.local/share/Steam/userdata/<user-id>/529340/remote/save games
Local saves are stored in the user's Documents folder, while cloud saves are stored in Steam's install directory.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video Settings
Video Settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
No exclusive-fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
None, FXAA, MSAA 2x, 4x and 8x.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Up-to 165 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode
Protanopia, Tritanopia, and Deuteranopia.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
GUI configurable keys are stored at the config files location at input_profiles/default.profile. Delete or rename the file to reset controls. Additional configuration at steamapps/common/Victoria 3/game/gui/shortcuts.shortcuts.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio Settings
Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Versus


Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3250
AMD FX-8370		 Intel Core i5-6600K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon R7 370
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Intel HD Graphics 630
2 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660
AMD Radeon RX 590
6 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD) of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Catalina (10.15) Monterey (12)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-6500 Intel Core i7-7700K
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon R9 M380
2 GB of VRAM 		AMD Radeon Pro 580
8 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3250
AMD FX-8370		 Intel Core i5-6600K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon R7 370
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Intel HD Graphics 630
2 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660
AMD Radeon RX 590
8 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.

References

  1. ↑ Paradox Forum dev post - last accessed on 2024-03-19