Writing this roundup of Victoria II mods is like stepping back in time. It's off to ye olde ModDB (along with a jaunt or two to the Paradox Forums) for all your Victoria II modding needs. Steam Workshop has spoiled us with it's handy library and easy integration... but there's no such luck here. The game's modding landscape says everything really.
Despite the meme amongst Paradox's fans that every soon-to-be-announced Paradox game is Victoria III, the fact remains that Victoria II has never had the broad following that its younger siblings maintain. For all the dedication of some, we are also dealing with a game that's ten years old. A large number of worthy mods are untraceable due to any number of broken links and forgotten websites.
What follows is an all in one guide to installing mods, troubleshooting mods as well as a list of some truly stand-out candidates.
What are the best Victoria 2 Mods?
- Cold War Enhancement Mod (Total Conversion)
- New Era Mod (Total Conversion)
- ...
How to Mod Victoria 2
You'd think that each and every mod would tell you precisely where the files should go in your Victoria II folder. Turns out, a fair number don't. The following is the procedure for most mods:
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