Victoria 3: National Awakening immerses players in the turbulent era of 19th-century Central Europe and the Balkans, where nationalist movements and imperial decline shape the future of nations. This expansion for Victoria 3 offers deep political, social, and military gameplay as you navigate the struggles of emerging states and crumbling empires.
Gameplay
Victoria 3: National Awakening enhances the grand strategy experience with a focus on nationalism, diplomacy, and state-building. Players will manage internal politics, guide emerging nations to independence, and engage in regional conflicts. The expansion introduces new narrative events, national fervor mechanics, and dynamic crises like the Great Eastern Crisis and Balkan Wars, requiring strategic decision-making to secure your nation's survival and dominance.
Story
Set in a time of upheaval, National Awakening explores the decline of the Ottoman Empire's European territories and the internal struggles of the Austrian Empire. Players can lead nations like Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro to independence or reshape Austria under bureaucratic or nationalist rule. The expansion also allows the formation of Yugoslavia or Illyria, presenting alternate historical outcomes for the region.
Key Features
- New playable nations: Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Illyria
- National Awakenings: Narrative events tied to rising nationalism
- The Great Eastern Crisis: A major historical event challenging Ottoman rule
- The Balkan Wars: Content encouraging regional alliances against the Ottomans
- New historical characters and regional building sets
- Dynamic political and diplomatic mechanics for emerging nations
- Alternate history paths, including the formation of Yugoslavia
