[Bug] "Monarchy is Back!" achievement not unlocking despite meeting requirements

[nr25wk05]

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Summary​

[Bug] "Monarchy is Back!" achievement not unlocking despite meeting requirements

Platform​

Steam

Operating System​

Windows 11

Game Version​

Countenance v1.16.9.8bdd

Enabled DLC​

• Battle for the Bosporus

Do you have mods enabled?​

Yes

Description​

Game version: (your game version, e.g. 1.16.9)
DLCs enabled: All major ones except (list any disabled ones)
Mods used: See screenshot (only visual or UI mods, no gameplay-changing mods)

Hello,

I am experiencing an issue with the "Monarchy is Back!" achievement not unlocking in Ironman mode despite meeting all the conditions:

- I chose the "Return of the Kaiser" national focus
- The Netherlands refused Wilhelm II, and I chose Wilhelm III as head of state
- I completed "Establish the New State" and then "Revive the Kaiserreich"
- My current head of state is Wilhelm III, with a non-aligned/monarchist government
- The country name has changed to "German Empire"
- No cheats or console commands used
- Ironman mode is active (green check shown at start)

Other achievements like "Canada First", "Transport Tycoon", and "Friend in Need" unlocked correctly during this session, but "Monarchy is Back!" never triggered.

I have tried restarting the game, restarting Steam, and advancing the date in-game, but it did not help.

Screenshots of the game state and my mod list are attached.

Please let me know if this is a known issue or if there is anything I can do.

Thank you!

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Steps to Reproduce​

1. Started a new Ironman game as Germany
2. Completed the "Return of the Kaiser" focus
3. Netherlands refused to return Wilhelm II
4. Chose Wilhelm III to be head of state
5. Completed "Establish the New State"
6. Completed "Revive the Kaiserreich"
7. Played several days but the "Monarchy is Back!" achievement did not trigger

Are you playing on a save from the previous/older version of the game​

No

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[eastcoastceojam]

This achievement requires Wilhelm II, not Wilhelm the III, to be the leader of Germany. I posted the relevant achievement code below:

monarchy_is_back_in_fashion = {
    id = 68
    
    possible = {
        tag = GER
        is_ironman = yes
        difficulty > 1
        has_start_date < 1936.01.02
        has_any_custom_difficulty_setting = no
        game_rules_allow_achievements = yes
    }
    
    happened = {
        has_country_leader = { character = GER_wilhelm_ii }
        ITA = { has_country_leader = { character = ITA_vittorio_emanuele_iii } }
    }
}