In anticipation of the release of its upcoming strategy game Victoria 2, Paradox Interactive today released the latest trailer for the game featuring a sneak peek at its historical gameplay. Created by the developers of Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron, Victoria 2 is a strategy title set during the 19th century. Players will guide their nation from a period of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization in the hopes of attaining great power at the dawn of the 20th century.

Victoria 2 is scheduled for release this summer.