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Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

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Victoria 3 Expansion Pack

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Release Date: June 17, 2025

Strategy, Economic, RTS, 19th Century, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

A mechanics expansion for the popular grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce DLC is focused on the new mechanics instead of narrative content. We can expand the trade system, as well as deal with company statutes, monopolies, luxury goods or diplomatic treaties.

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Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce is an add-on to the "grand strategy" game titled Victoria 3, originally released in 2022. We are dealing here with the so-called mechanics pack, which is an expansion focused on introducing new mechanics at the expense of limiting narrative content (this resulted in the lower price of the DLC). Paradox Development Studio, which created the base version of the game and earlier DLC's, is behind the development of this add-on.

New features in the expansion

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce expands the trade system from the base version of the game, giving us four new elements at our disposal.

Company statutes

Statutes of companies that give selected entities an advantage over the competition are one of the key new features. We are talking about trade treaties (enabling international trade of goods), investment agreements (allowing for the establishment of regional headquarters and making foreign investments), colonial clauses (thanks to which companies can manage overseas areas), as well as industry permits (thanks to which individual entities can expand the scope of their activities, exploring new areas).

Monopolies

Additionally, the add-on provides the possibility of granting certain companies exclusive rights to produce selected goods, as well as increasing the efficiency of specified buildings.

Luxury goods

Companies achieving the greatest success can also produce the highest quality goods (like champagne, for example), which gives them an advantage over rivals.

Diplomatic treaties

The list of novelties is closed by diplomatic treaties, thanks to which we can sign trade agreements unfavorable to our partners, as well as impose on them limits related to colonization.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Paradox Development Studio

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

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Game Series

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce
Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce
Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

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Victoria Game Series

A series of real-time strategy games, created and developed by the Paradox Development Studio team, whose portfolio also includes such brands as Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings or Stellaris.

Victoria Game Series
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Base Game for Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

Victoria 3

Victoria 3

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-9370 4.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce Video Game.

92%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (1,092)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Improved Trade System: The overhaul of the trade mechanics has made trade feel more dynamic and engaging, allowing for specialization and a more realistic economic simulation.
  • Enhanced Diplomacy: The new treaty system adds depth to diplomatic interactions, allowing players to negotiate complex agreements that can significantly impact gameplay.
  • Integration of Companies: The introduction of company mechanics adds a new layer of strategy, allowing players to manage monopolies and engage in international trade effectively.

Summary

  • Free Patch 1.9: The accompanying free update has addressed many of the game's previous issues, making the base game much more enjoyable.

The main cons of the game

  • Bugs and Performance Issues: Some players reported bugs and performance problems, particularly at launch, which affected their gameplay experience.
  • AI Limitations: Users noted that the AI struggles with making effective trade deals and managing its economy, leading to exploitative situations for players.
  • Balance Issues: There are concerns regarding the balance of the treaty system, where players can easily manipulate AI nations for favorable outcomes.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Improved Military Mechanics: While there have been improvements, players still desire a more robust military system and better naval mechanics.
  • Historical Depth: Some users expressed a wish for more historical events and figures to be included in the game, as well as a more extensive technology tree.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: Suggestions for enhancements to the user interface and overall management of new game mechanics were mentioned, indicating a desire for smoother gameplay.

Summary

  • Overall, the "Charters of Commerce" DLC has received a largely positive reception, significantly enhancing the economic and diplomatic aspects of Victoria 3 while still leaving room for further improvements and expansions.

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