Paradox strategy game celebrates anniversary with player stats
Stockholm, October 21, 2025 – Victoria 3, Paradox Interactive’s global social simulation game, celebrates its third anniversary since its release in October 2022.This means players spend three years balancing budgets, researching advanced industrial technologies, and guiding a disaffected populace toward a glorious new tomorrow.
“We’ve come a long way over the past three years and are really excited about what we’ve achieved today,” said Martin Anward, Game Director of Victoria 3. “We’ve continued to build on a solid foundation, especially over the past year, and Victoria 3 has become a truly unique title – even on the Paradox platform.The same is true for the grand strategy game.Of course, we are very grateful for the support of the player community.Their feedback has played an irreplaceable role in the development planning and future direction of the past three years, and we can’t wait for everyone to see the new content next year.”
To celebrate the anniversary, Paradox has released an infographic showcasing some interesting player data from the past twelve months.

Last month, Victoria 3 launched a new immersive expansion that focuses on the historical challenges of the 19th-century Austrian Empire.Victoria 3: National Awakening has a suggested retail price of $48 in the country and can also be purchased as part of the Victoria 3 Expanded Season Pass 2.