Victoria 3 is a 2022 video game that offers both single-player and multiplayer experiences. This isn’t an adventure game, but it’s instead a strategy title that’s available on PC only. Since it simulates economies and societies, gaining traction is tricky for everyone, including Player.com. To that end, we’ve compiled some tips for fast-tracking your progress in Victoria 3.
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Victoria 3 and the 10 Tips for Conquering the Game
Victoria 3 isn’t a war game but fans of society simulators will love it; Especially as it doesn’t have many competitors. That said, the tips below will teach you how to manage your resources while gaining more allies. 1836-1936, you have a century to perfect your game. If you prefer fighting games instead of isometric titles, Mortal Kombat 1 is a great choice.
Victoria 3 isn’t competing against Red Dead Redemption 2 or Baldur’s Gate 3. However, titles such as Football Manager 2024 or The Sims 4 might pose a threat. Some of our reviewers also recommended Crusader Kings 3 and Red Button’s militaristic appeal. Ultimately, Victoria 3 is still one of the best simulators for running a society.
#1: Know Your Pops
Pops stand for population in Victoria 3 and that’s the people in your domain. They’re split into four categories, which are Profession, Religion, Workplace, and Culture. You can allow your population to vote, go to war, or even stabilise your economy. On the flip side, your nation’s population can also revolt against your rule. So, be careful of the laws that you pass or there will be consequences.
#2: Your Goods Matter
Goods are resources that help you expand your nation. They’re also beneficial to citizens and royalty alike. That said, goods can be split into three categories, which are:
- Building goods like Iron which are used to construct Tools.
- Goods for your population are exclusive to your people. An example is Alcohol which is perfect for satisfying people’s love for drugs.
- Other goods can be traded for profit.
Failure to keep track of your goods and farm for more, if necessary, will lead to problems down the line. The nation’s economy will halt if you don’t make enough profit and lack of building resources will lower your people’s wages. Sure, having too many goods can spell trouble for your economy and society too.
#3: Expand at a Sedated Pace
Expand at a sedated pace to experiment with your economy’s limits. At the beginning of Victoria 3, you can easily invade neighbouring nations with your army. Alternatively, use politics and treaties to gain control over the rival nation. However, this is a recipe for disaster as turmoil and uprisings may pop up sooner, rather than later.
If you want to power through such a crisis, you need tons of Bureaucracy to integrate the conquered nation. So, start construction of Government Administration buildings to gather Bureaucracy. Otherwise, focus on building your economy until mid-game before you start assimilating other countries. The sheer effort it takes to expand is reminiscent of Stardew Valley.
#4: Milk Your Natural Resource
Wood, Grain, Coal, and Iron are some of the resources that you’ll find buried in your country. So, budgeting resources for extracting goods is key to running an economy. Naturally, the more resources you have, the higher your people’s standard of living due to higher wages. Trading large amounts of natural resources is also an easy way to earn prestige in Victoria 3.
#5: Manage Those Goals
You must manage your missions and objectives to avoid wasting resources. Many times, your goals will clash, so you should think ahead before pursuing any mission. Heck, you’ll have to abandon some missions to complete the important ones. Otherwise, your progress will be slowed, which isn’t the goal (Pun intended). Any mission that will affect your long-term goals shouldn’t be prioritised.
#6: Debt Should Come Easy to You
You have the resources and wealth of an entire nation at your beck and call, so no debt can’t be paid off. However, that’s after you’ve negotiated the terms. Ultimately, it all boils down to borrowing credit within reasonable means or risk your nation collapsing. To get out of debt, consider moves such as:
- Pause constructions throughout the nation.
- Free up some Bureaucracy, which is the operating force behind your nation.
- Increase the taxes paid by your Pops in the short term.
- Increase the taxes on the pricier goods that can be consumed.
#7: Interest Groups
Pops belong to different Interest Groups that support a particular ideology. They may be motivated by a goal, so it’s up to you to manipulate these groups from the shadows. Interest groups that you can’t manipulate may revolt against your rule, so it’s a great idea to monitor all of them.
Literacy also plays a huge role in Interest Groups with educated Pops always being the backbone of education-oriented Interest Groups. These groups can also be influenced by culture, religion, and standard of living. To gain control and public acceptance, be ready to please Interest Groups.
#8: Monitor the Markets
To be more specific, you should monitor market prices by studying the demand and supply of goods. Markets in Victoria 3 are similar to real-life companies that sell goods at a set price. If you want more taxes, make sure that the demand for goods is higher than your supply. However, once your supply is high, the price of goods may plummet in your kingdom. So, the key to stabilising your economy is to balance the demand and supply of goods.
#9: Construct the Right Buildings
Constructing the right buildings is the key to gaining an edge in war and trade. Victoria 3 lets players construct different types of buildings for businesses, manufacturing industries, and government services. That said, buildings in Victoria 3 can be divided into these categories, which are:
- Urban: These are manufacturing buildings for textiles, grains, glassworks, furniture, and other consumer goods.
- Rural: Private buildings refer to farms that produce food and raw materials such as iron, lead, sulphur, wheat, coal, and livestock.
- Development: These are buildings allocated to the army, police, or general hospitals.
- Construction: It’s the Victorian era, and royalty still dictates laws in many nations. So, your job as a leader is to approve state-funded infrastructure that helps you direct the nation’s affairs. These also include barracks, shipyards, and textile mills.
- Subsistence: These are abandoned projects that are scattered throughout your nation. They can also be ineffective buildings.
#10: Use the Technology Tree Wisely
The technology tree is quite vast so don’t spend your resources without doing proper research. Some technologies might be obsolete when they’re later mass-produced in the future while others might be too expensive. However, without technology, inventing the railway and trains would be impossible. Even the development of military equipment would be stalled so predict which technology would serve you in the long-term.
Our Final Say: Console Gamers Aren’t Getting None
Consoles aren’t known for their strategy games, unlike gaming PCs, their renowned competitors. To enjoy a PS5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch, play third-person games. We’re referring to games like Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. On the bright side, PC gamers who use Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS devices can play Victoria 3. After all, it’s only 10 GB. Otherwise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a fast-paced shooter with great multiplayer events. It weighs a whopping 125 GB.
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