What are your weekend plans?

You might be thinking about enjoying nature or planning a summer getaway. However, if your preference is simulating the global economic impacts of the industrial revolution, I have fantastic news! Paradox’s grand strategy title, Victoria 3, is available to play for free until Monday.

Victoria 3 offers an intricate look at global management in the nineteenth century. Players can take a nation from pre-industrialism to modernity, handling everything from political structures to international trade networks. Central to its gameplay is a dynamic market shaped by the laws of supply and demand, allowing players to engage with their economy through various strategies.

Despite some critics, many enjoy the depth and immersion the game provides, and Jonathan Bolding endorsed it by stating, “If your fantasy is to take control of a nation and set your own goals, build your own society and play around with complex, interlocking systems, it will fulfil that brilliantly.”

Currently, Victoria 3 is not just free this weekend, it also enjoys a 70% discount until Thursday, reducing the purchase price to $15 (£12.50). This is a great opportunity to experience its complicated economic gameplay without spending much.