It's been a good year for Victoria 3. The 19th-Century grand strategy game struggled hard to match up to its beloved predecessor at launch, but it's been walking a long road to redemption. The past few months in particular have been big winners; following the success of its big Sphere of Influence expansion and Charters of Commerce DLC, the most recent drop has likewise landed to a warm reception. Both Victoria 3 update 1.12 and the Iberian Twilight immersion pack are doing very well for themselves, and recent Steam reviews sit at 88% positive, helping pull its overall rating out of the dreaded 'mixed' range. Now, developer Paradox says it's ready to "return to the main quest" as we move into 2026.Read the full story on PCGamesN: With its reputation finally repaired, grand strategy game Victoria 3 is making "a definitive return to the main quest"