Victoria 3 - Dev Diary #162 - Iberian Twilight
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[/p][p]Hello Victorians, I am Lufthansi, narrative designer on Victoria 3, and I have been authorized by His Excellency General Baldomero Espartero to inform the public of the impending arrival of our upcoming Immersion Pack, Iberian Twilight, that will be released on 11th of December alongside the free 1.12 Update. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]So, welcome to Iberian Twilight![/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]With Iberian Twilight we wanted to highlight the historical dynamics of 19th century Spain and Portugal, as well as shine some light on countries in their wider orbit, such as Cuba, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic, and Morocco. [/p][p][/p][p]Spain and Portugal, once mighty colonial empires, are now finding themselves beset by both domestic and international challenges. Having lost their holdings on the American mainland in the wake of the Napoleonic Wars, the two nations must decide how to adapt to a post-imperial reality. Should they pursue new goals, tied to different visions of greatness and the application of the political and technical innovations of the age, or strive to restore what once was - be it by diplomacy or by force?
[/p][p]In 1836, Spain - the primary focus of our Immersion Pack - finds itself in the midst of a civil war pitting the Liberal Isabeline government against the forces of the reactionary pretender Don Carlos. This battle for supremacy between the so-called 'Two Spains' can not merely be settled on the battlefield however. Spain will have to pursue economic and political reforms, define their relationship with their former colonies, and deal with the ambitions of military strongmen - courtesy of a reworked coup system.[/p][p][/p][p]Portugal, still recovering from the devastations and political tumults of the Liberal Wars that ended barely two years prior, must try to navigate an uncertain political and economic landscape, while re-establishing themselves as a respected actor on the global stage.
[/p][p]Outside of Spain and Portugal proper, you will be able to engage with, among other things; anything from the sugar boom and drive to independence or political integration in Cuba, the development of a new economic class and national culture in the Philippines, and the struggle for centralization in Morocco - where government authority barely extends beyond the gates of its larger cities.
[/p][p]With this lovely infographic summarizing the content available in Iberian Twilight below:[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]Iberian Twilight and the accompanying 1.12 Update will be released on the 11th of December. For additional screenshots, or to wishlist it, please visit Iberian Twilight's Steam store page here. Or, you can pick up Iberian Twilight now in Expansion Pass 2![/p][p][/p][p]In the following weeks we will go through the contents of Iberian Twilight in more detail. The first of these will arrive next week, where Chris, Victoria and Tunay will outline the new Negotiations and Law Amendment features that will be introduced as part of the free Update as well as a look at what is new for modding in 1.12. [/p][p][/p][p]So, until then, I and the rest of the Victoria 3 development team wish you an excellent Thursday.[/p][p]
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[/p][p]In 1836, Spain - the primary focus of our Immersion Pack - finds itself in the midst of a civil war pitting the Liberal Isabeline government against the forces of the reactionary pretender Don Carlos. This battle for supremacy between the so-called 'Two Spains' can not merely be settled on the battlefield however. Spain will have to pursue economic and political reforms, define their relationship with their former colonies, and deal with the ambitions of military strongmen - courtesy of a reworked coup system.[/p][p][/p][p]Portugal, still recovering from the devastations and political tumults of the Liberal Wars that ended barely two years prior, must try to navigate an uncertain political and economic landscape, while re-establishing themselves as a respected actor on the global stage.
[/p][p]Outside of Spain and Portugal proper, you will be able to engage with, among other things; anything from the sugar boom and drive to independence or political integration in Cuba, the development of a new economic class and national culture in the Philippines, and the struggle for centralization in Morocco - where government authority barely extends beyond the gates of its larger cities.
[/p][p]With this lovely infographic summarizing the content available in Iberian Twilight below:[/p][p]
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