Victoria 3 is a 2022 grand strategy video game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Serving as the sequel to the acclaimed 2010 title Victoria II, this strategic masterpiece was released on 25 October 2022. But is it coming out on Game Pass?
Here’s all you need to know about whether or not Victoria 3 is coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Is Victoria 3 on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Victoria 3 is not coming out on Xbox Game Pass.
Victoria 3 is only available to play on Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and Linux. An announcement for a console release is also due from the developers. In fact, the game will most likely not receive a console release at all. Hence, the game is unavailable on Xbox Game Pass and should not be expected anytime soon.
Is Victoria 3 on PC Game Pass?
No, Victoria 3 is not coming out on PC Game Pass.
The game was going to get a day one PC Game Pass release. However, on August 30, 2022, Paradox put out a blog post announcing that the game will only get a Steam release. They stated, “The game will be a Steam exclusive at the release – after discussion with our partners, it was decided that Victoria 3 won’t be a part of Game Pass or Microsoft Store.” Hence, players should not expect the game to arrive on PC Game Pass anytime soon.
Can you play Victoria 3 via Game Pass?
Unfortunately, you cannot play Victoria 3 via Xbox or PC Game Pass. This is because there has been no announcement about the game’s arrival on PC Game Pass. The game was to get a day one Game Pass release. However, just two months before its release, Paradox announced that the game would only be available on Steam.
The game’s description reads:
“Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.”