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Crusader Kings 3's new republics get to the heart of its politics at a more manageable size
The 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.
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A 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 Expansions
Paradox 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 Pack
Paradox 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 time
Paradox 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 Game
Sony 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.