Crusader Kings 3
News, coverage and analysis tracking Crusader Kings 3 across the outlets.
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The next Crusader Kings 3 expansion is finally giving religion a complete makeoverParadox announced the upcoming Crusader Kings 3 DLC, By God Alone, which will overhaul the game's religion and faith systems. The expansion, set to release on September 30, 2026, will allow players to influence the Papacy, manage the Great Schism, and customize religious tenets. It is part of the Chapter Five DLC rollout alongside Silk and Silver.- Crusader Kings III: By God Alone in SeptemberParadox Interactive announced that the expansion 'By God Alone' for Crusader Kings III will be released on September 30th. This expansion adds new content to the historical grand strategy game.
- Keep the Faith in Upcoming Crusader Kings III ExpansionParadox Interactive announced that the Crusader Kings III expansion, By God Alone, will be released on September 30, 2026. This expansion focuses on the medieval church, introducing playable theocratic rulers, new faith-based activities, and mechanics for managing religious power and heresies.
Crusader Kings 3 devs Paradox will make the roaming mercenary lifestyle of playing as a landless adventurer free for everyone later this yearParadox Interactive announced that the landless adventurer lifestyle feature from Crusader Kings 3's Roads to Power expansion will become free for all players later this year. Game director Alexander Oltner stated that the playstyle's popularity exceeded expectations, leading to the decision to integrate it into the base game. While some specialized features may remain with the paid expansion, the core experience will be accessible to everyone.
Crusader Kings 3's new republics get to the heart of its politics at a more manageable sizeThe upcoming Crusader Kings 3 expansion, Silk and Silver, will introduce a rework of the game's economy, including merchant governments and republics inspired by historical city-states like Venice. These new republics will focus on internal politics, trade, and managing a smaller realm. The expansion, set to launch in Q4 2026, also includes changes to mercenary caps and will be part of the Chapter 5 bundle.- Morning ConsolidationA release trailer has been published for Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power, showcasing its upcoming console debut. The trailer highlights the new content and features for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Travel The Medieval World In Crusader Kings III’s New Console ExpansionsParadox Interactive has released two new expansions for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: Roads to Power and Wandering Nobles. Roads to Power introduces a new Byzantine Administrative Government system and allows players to become landless adventurers, while Wandering Nobles adds new travel-focused lifestyles and activities. These expansions significantly broaden the gameplay options for console players.- Crusader Kings III on Console Gets Major Expansion and Event PackParadox Interactive and Room 8 Group have released two new content packs for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: the major expansion Roads to Power and the event pack Wandering Nobles. Roads to Power introduces new government types inspired by the Byzantine Empire and allows players to start as landless adventurers, while Wandering Nobles adds new travel-themed events and lifestyles.
"Your infidelity will no longer be broadcasted to everyone as it happens" declares Crusader Kings 3's latest patch, unless you made a baby at a certain timeParadox Interactive has released a new patch for Crusader Kings 3 that addresses an issue where infidelity could be publicly broadcasted within the game. The update, targeting problems from version 1.19, also fixes an exploit for unlimited renown in the Iberian Dominance ending and allows characters at their concubine limit to offer them to others.
Games Leaving PS Plus in June 2026 May Include Hit Action GameSony is expected to announce the list of games departing PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in June 2026. Predictions suggest titles added around May and June 2025, such as Another Crab's Treasure and Skull & Bones, may be removed, following a pattern of games leaving after 12 or 24 months.
"The best game ever": Old World designer dreams of making a sequel to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri that "renews the mechanics"Daniels Umanovskis, a designer on Mohawk Games' Old World, expressed a strong desire to create a sequel to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, calling it "the best game ever." He believes a modern take on the game could renew its mechanics while maintaining its high-quality narrative and atmosphere. Soren Johnson, another designer at Mohawk, also commented on the challenges of designing modern 4X games without a clear 'empty map' starting point, often leading to sci-fi settings.
Adding naval warfare in time for Crusader Kings 3's Silk and Silver expansion would have blown Paradox's "schedule out of [the] water"Paradox Interactive has confirmed that naval warfare will not be included in the upcoming Crusader Kings 3 'Silk and Silver' expansion, citing schedule constraints and the desire to do the feature justice. While trading across water will be present, actual naval battles are postponed to a future update. The developers stated that implementing even a minimal version of naval combat would have significantly impacted their development timeline for the expansion, which already includes substantial rebalancing and new systems.
Crusader Kings 3's latest batch of major expansions invite you to choose between God and gold, with playable popes and money-grabbing republican merchantsParadox Interactive has announced two major DLCs for Crusader Kings 3 as part of its fifth chapter: 'By God Alone' and 'Silk & Silver'. 'By God Alone' overhauls religion mechanics, introducing playable theocracies and a spiritual fulfillment system. 'Silk & Silver' adds merchant republics, focusing on trade and economic competition. Both are scheduled for release in the latter half of 2024, with smaller cosmetic DLCs also available now.- Holy Moly, Crusader Kings 3 Will Let You Play as a PopeParadox Interactive announced that Crusader Kings 3 will receive a new core expansion titled By God Alone. This expansion will introduce playable popes to the grand strategy game, allowing players to take on the role of the Pope.
Crusader Kings 3's next major expansions will bring playable Popes and merchant republicsParadox Interactive has announced two major paid DLC expansions for Crusader Kings 3, focusing on religion and merchant republics. The first, 'By God Alone,' arriving in Q3 2026, overhauls the game's religion systems, allowing players to become playable Popes and introducing new mechanics for faith divergence. The second, 'Silk & Silver,' launching in Q4 2026, introduces a merchant playstyle with trade routes, monopolies, and a new Republic government type. A free update also adds a modular Stories system and age-related ailments.- Crusader Kings III: Chapter V PassParadox Interactive has announced the release of Chapter V, a new expansion pass for the PC version of their strategy game Crusader Kings III. This marks the latest content addition for the regal strategy sequel.
Crusader Kings III gets a new major patch and Chapter V expansion passParadox Interactive has released the free 1.19 "Scribe" update for Crusader Kings III, introducing features like improved travel planning, age-related ailments, and a collaboration with Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Alongside the update, the Chapter V expansion pass is now available for $43.99, featuring cosmetic packs and two major expansions, "By God Alone" and "Silk & Silver," set to release later this year.- Paradox Launches New Expansion Pass for Crusader Kings IIIParadox Interactive has announced Chapter V for Crusader Kings III, introducing two major expansions: 'By God Alone,' focusing on religious themes and Christian evolution, and 'Silk & Silver,' which adds merchant republics and trade gameplay. The announcement coincides with a free game update that enhances ledgers, interface, and sound cues. Chapter V also includes cosmetic and music packs available immediately.
Age of History 2: Definitive Edition Shows How to Revive a Strategy ClassicAge of History 2: Definitive Edition is presented as a substantial reimagining rather than a simple remaster, featuring a significantly expanded map, updated engine, and enhanced diplomacy systems. The developer, Łukasz Jakowski Games, is commended for its approach to pricing, offering a generous discount to existing owners and demonstrating a thoughtful iteration on the original grand strategy title. This release is highlighted as a potential model for how other studios should handle legacy projects, prioritizing core system improvements and community engagement.