The Victoria 3 Sphere of Influence introduces new diplomacy elements and allows players to strategically use diplomacy to influence and dominate selected regions. Begin diplomatic efforts to seize foreign assets in your country and prevent your wealth from flowing abroad.

Choose the identity and rules of your loose alliance. It may be a group promoting ideological issues, such as the Comintern, or an economically oriented bloc seeking to integrate cross-border markets, such as the Zollverein. You can even customize your block colors and emblems in this historical simulation!

New Gameplay Features

New events, diary entries and decisions were inspired by the Russian-British rivalry in Central Asia. You can play as any of the Central Powers in this conflict, including Persia and Afghanistan. The new map highlights the many competing interests on this frontier of empires.

Historical Context and Scenarios

The expansion immerses players in the geopolitical landscape of the 19th century, where great powers vied for influence and control across the globe. Explore the intricacies of diplomatic maneuvering during this pivotal era.

Invest in the economic development of countries outside your direct influence, profiting from their financial success. Use your skills of creating the diplomatic strategy.

Benefits of Playing Sphere of Influence

• Strategic Depth: The expansion adds depth to Victoria 3's diplomacy system, allowing players to shape the world through their diplomatic actions.
• Role-Playing Opportunities: Create your own narrative as you navigate international relations, alliances, and rivalries.
• Expanded Map and Focused Content: The new map and scenarios provide fresh challenges and historical context.
• Economic and Political Leverage: Use your influence to shape the destiny of nations and secure your interests.

Key features

• The expansion introduces an advanced diplomacy system that allows players to influence other countries. Create your own Sphere of Influence, negotiate alliances and shape the fate of other nations.
• The Great Game: New events, decisions and journal entries inspired by the Russian-British rivalry in Central Asia. Choose one of the Central Powers and participate in this strategic competition.
• Invest in the economic development of other countries, benefiting from their financial success. This is an important economic aspect of enlargement.
• Adjust payments from your vassals and protectorates, interfere in their internal politics, and shape their fates.