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Crusader Kings 3

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Rock Paper ShotgunVery positive

Crusader Kings 3's latest batch of major expansions invite you to choose between God and gold, with playable popes and money-grabbing republican merchants

Paradox 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.

IGNPositive

Holy Moly, Crusader Kings 3 Will Let You Play as a Pope

Paradox 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.

PC GamerVery positive

Crusader Kings 3's next major expansions will bring playable Popes and merchant republics

Paradox 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.

Blues NewsPositive

Crusader Kings III: Chapter V Pass

Paradox 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.

Gaming On LinuxPositive

Crusader Kings III gets a new major patch and Chapter V expansion pass

Paradox 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.

Games PressPositive

Paradox Launches New Expansion Pass for Crusader Kings III

Paradox 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.

Happy GamerVery positive

Age of History 2: Definitive Edition Shows How to Revive a Strategy Classic

Age 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.

Games PressVery positive

See the World and Rule It With New Major Expansion to Crusader Kings III on Console

Paradox Interactive and Room 8 Group announced the upcoming "Roads to Power" expansion for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, set to release on May 11, 2026. This expansion introduces new government types, including an Administrative Government and the Family Estate, alongside a "Life of Adventure" system for landless characters. It will be accompanied by the "Wandering Nobles" event pack, adding new travel-themed events and lifestyles.

PC GamerNeutral

April Fool's Day is upon us, and you know what that means: Bubsy feet pics

Gaming companies participated in April Fool's Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and gags. These included a fake trailer for The Witcher 3 featuring a horse controller, an AI-powered visual upgrade for Crusader Kings III, and a dating simulator spin-off for Palworld. Other jokes involved World of Warcraft adding new features, a console designed for CRPGs, and Satisfactory adding male representation.

Rock Paper ShotgunPositive

Crusader Kings 3 update 1.19, out now in beta, delivers the ledger and an accolade rework - it also stops dead people wearing straw cloaks

Paradox Interactive has released the 'Realm Maintenance' update 1.19 for Crusader Kings 3 in beta form. This update introduces a comprehensive ledger for tracking in-game information, overhauls the accolades system, and adds new age-related ailments for elderly rulers. The patch also includes various bug fixes and humorous corrections, such as preventing dead characters from wearing straw cloaks.

GamespotPositive

32 Best Strategy Games To Play Over And Over Again In 2026

This guide highlights 32 of the best strategy games available to play, spanning various subgenres like city-builders, real-time strategy, and turn-based tactics. The list includes both classic titles and modern releases, emphasizing games that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the featured games are playable on PC and consoles, offering diverse gameplay experiences.

N4GNeutral

Crusader Kings 3 is getting a Roblox adaptation

Paradox Arc and Magic Spark are developing a Roblox adaptation of Crusader Kings 3. The spin-off will focus on light-hearted mischief and drama, bringing the grand strategy experience to a new platform.

N4GNegative

Crusader Kings 3 is getting a Roblox adaptation

Electronic Arts has laid off an unspecified number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6. Separately, Crusader Kings 3 is receiving an adaptation on the Roblox platform.

Rock Paper ShotgunNegative

Crusader Kings 3 is getting a Roblox adaptation

Paradox Interactive is partnering with Magic Spark to create a Roblox adaptation of its grand strategy game Crusader Kings 3. The currently untitled spin-off aims to capture the medieval intrigue and roleplaying elements of the original game in a fun, social environment for Roblox players. It is expected to launch in early access later this year.

MP3s And NPCsPositive

Crusader Kings will jump into the world of Roblox — MP3s & NPCs

A new Crusader Kings experience is in development for Roblox by Magic Spark, published by Paradox Arc. The game aims to capture the spirit of medieval intrigue and personal scheming in a social environment, rather than replicating the full Crusader Kings III PC experience. It is set to launch in early access this spring.

Games PressPositive

PARADOX ARC ANNOUNCES CRUSADER KINGS PROJECT FOR ROBLOX

Paradox Arc is collaborating with Magic Spark to develop a new Crusader Kings-inspired game for Roblox. The title will focus on medieval intrigue, roleplaying, and strategy in a social environment, aiming for an early access release this spring. This project is Magic Spark's first major collaboration with a strategy game studio.

Rock Paper ShotgunVery positive

In Total War: Medieval 3, you can change the laws of your kingdom to ensure your feckless heir doesn't inherit the throne

Creative Assembly is developing Total War: Medieval 3 with a focus on "vertical replayability," allowing players to change fundamental laws like inheritance systems within their kingdom. This feature, inspired by games like Crusader Kings 3, aims to provide significant replayability by enabling players to alter a faction's core mechanics throughout a campaign. The game is currently in pre-production and is expected to be released years from now.

PC GamesNVery positive

The best strategy games on PC 2026: clever tactical planning

This article provides a comprehensive list of the best strategy games available on PC, covering various sub-genres like grand strategy, turn-based, and real-time strategy. It highlights titles such as StarCraft 2, Manor Lords, Solium Infernum, Against the Storm, and Total War: Warhammer 3, among others, detailing their unique mechanics and appeal to different player preferences.