NTW3 Download Instructions:

Installation
Basic Install on a Clean Version of the Base Game
For a working and up-to-date version of NTW3, it is necessary to install v9.4 Core, v9.5 Patch, and v9.6 Patch, in that order. To run the mod, ALWAYS use the 9.6 launcher.

:bangbang: IMPORTANT Before installing NTW3, make sure to run the base game at least once.

The installation process:

1️⃣ Download the following 3 files:
NTW3 Core: www.moddb.com/mods/napoleonic-total-war-3/downloads/ntw3-v94-core
NTW3-9.5-Patch.1.exe: www.moddb.com/mods/napoleonic-total-war-3/downloads/ntw3-v95-patch
NTW3-9.6-Patch.3.exe: www.moddb.com/mods/napoleonic-total-war-3/downloads/ntw3-v96-patch
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2️⃣ Install the 9.4 Core, then 9.5 Patch, then 9.6 Patch, in that order:
run the installer NTW3-9.4-Core.exe
❗ for the "Destination Folder" select the Steam game folder of Napoleon: Total War (see note below)
extract
run and install NTW3-9.5-Patch.1.exe following the same steps from above
run and install NTW3-9.6-Patch.3.exe following the same steps from above
🔍 NOTE: by default, the Steam game folder is located at:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Napoleon Total War

However, if the Steam library is configured or moved to another location, this path must be adjusted accordingly


3️⃣ Play NTW3:
Navigate to:
...\Napoleon Total War\data\NTW3\Launcher\

and run the launcher NTW3 v9.6.exe located there

⛔ DO NOT ⛔ move the launcher from its path - instead, it's strongly recommended to create a shortcut and place that on the Desktop

right click the launcher from above path
select (Send To)
select Desktop (create shortcut)