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    Crusader Kings III

    Paradox Development Studio · 2020 · 5 platforms

    Crusader Kings III

    Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings.

    SimulatorRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

    01 — About

    The story

    Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.

    But uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Your cunning is your greatest weapon, and intelligence is the key to all successful strategy. Guard your life and the future of your dynasty, because enemies foreign and domestic envy your status. Engage in espionage, join political factions, punish heretics or use assassins to make sure your throne passes safely to the next generation.

    02 — At a glance

    Metascore

    91/100

    Exceptional — among the best of the year.

    Age

    PEGI 12+

    Released

    Sep 01 2020

    Platforms

    LinuxMacPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 5

    Developer

    Paradox Development Studio

    Publisher

    Paradox Interactive

    Genres

    SimulatorRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

    03 — World & gameplay

    Technical sheet

    Classification

    Franchise
    • Crusader Kings
    Themes
    • Historical
    • Sandbox
    • Warfare
    Game modes
    • Multiplayer
    • Single player
    Perspective
    • Bird view / isometric
    • Text
    Engine
    • Clausewitz Engine

    Multiplayer

    • OnlineUp to 64 players

    Links

    • Official website(opens in a new tab)
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    • Xbox(opens in a new tab)
    • PlayStation(opens in a new tab)
    • Wikipedia(opens in a new tab)
    • Community wiki(opens in a new tab)
    • Reddit(opens in a new tab)
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    04 — Age ratings

    Mature audiences

    PEGI12+

    PEGI 12

    PEGI

    Content descriptors

    • Strong Language
    • Blood
    • Violence
    ACB18+

    ACB R 18+

    ACB

    CLASS_IND18+

    CLASS_IND 18

    CLASS_IND

    ESRB13+

    Teen

    ESRB

    Content descriptors

    • Blood and Gore
    • Strong Language
    • Blood
    GRAC18+

    GRAC 18

    GRAC

    Content descriptors

    • Suggestive Themes
    • Strong Language

    05 — Languages

    Available worldwide

    9 languages supported

    LanguageInterfaceAudioSubtitles
    English
    French—
    German—
    Spanish—
    Russian—
    Japanese—
    Chinese (Simplified)—
    Korean—
    Polish——

    06 — How long is this game?

    Source: HowLongToBeat

    Estimated duration

    • Main Story43.0h

    07 — Media

    See it in action

    5 screenshots · 4 videos

    Crusader Kings III screenshot
    Crusader Kings III screenshot
    Crusader Kings III screenshot
    Announcement Trailer

    Announcement Trailer

    Gameplay Trailer

    Gameplay Trailer

    Story Trailer

    Story Trailer

    Release Date Trailer

    Release Date Trailer

    08 — Editions

    Pick your version

    Royal Edition

    Royal Edition

    The Royal edition of Crusader Kings III is the obvious choice for aspiring nobles looking to create a dynasty that lasts throughout the ages. It includes Crusader Kings III, an Expansion pass covering the first three upcoming expansions and the Expansion Pass bonus Fashion of the Abbasid Court.

    Day One Edition

    Day One Edition

    This edition includes: - Crusader Kings III. - Garments of the Holy Roman Empire DLC. - A poster.

    09 — Expansions

    DLC & extensions

    Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords

    Mar 16, 2021

    Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords

    Best known as fierce raiders from a land of snow and legend, the Norse were a complex society where loyalty was based on more than a noble bloodline. Northern Lords is the first Flavor Pack for Crusader Kings III. It offers new events and cultural themes related to Norse society.

    Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia

    May 31, 2022

    Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia

    The sun-kissed lands of Iberia await your glorious rule with Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia flavor pack. Deeply rich in history, culture and people, the peninsula’s medieval destiny is ready to be shaped by your majestic hand, be it clad in conciliatory velvet or as an iron fist.

    Crusader Kings III: Friends & Foes

    Sep 8, 2022

    Crusader Kings III: Friends & Foes

    Beware, ruler - tread carefully with those you call friend or enemy; they are two sides of the same coin. Your relationships matter more than ever, and with Crusader Kings III: Friends & Foes, witness those closest to you come alive in the most intimate detail.

    Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia

    Nov 10, 2023

    Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia

    Legacy of Persia lets you relive the dramatic struggle for survival and empire in the lands between the Euphrates and the Indus. This Flavor Pack introduces new systems for Clan government rulers, and expands on the Islamic and Zoroastrian religions dominant in the region at the time.

    Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead

    Mar 4, 2024

    Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead

    What good are grand accomplishments and heroic deeds if no one sings of them after you have gone? A royal legacy is only useful, after all, if it can provide cover and legitimacy for those who come after you. Live on in the memory of your subjects and rivals in Legends of the Dead.

    Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles

    Nov 4, 2024

    Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles

    Learn more about the world and put this knowledge to productive use in Wandering Nobles, a new event pack for Crusader Kings III. Develop your character through a new Wandering Lifestyle option, designed for less sedentary people. New events will happen to characters as they travel, opening new story-telling possibilities.

    Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV

    Mar 12, 2025

    Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV

    From the crowning glory of Crowns of the World to the sweeping narratives of Khans of the Steppe, Coronations and All Under Heaven, Chapter IV offers a comprehensive journey through the diverse and dynamic world of Crusader Kings III.

    Crusader Kings III: Crowns of the World

    Mar 12, 2025

    Crusader Kings III: Crowns of the World

    Step into history’s spotlight with a collection of new crowns, hairstyles and beards in Crowns of the World. What will your royal image be like?

    Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe

    Apr 28, 2025

    Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe

    The winds sweep across the Great Steppe as you look over your people, preparing to ride toward the horizon in search of greener pastures, lands to conquer, and new treasures to claim. In Khans of the Steppe, the second Core Expansion for Crusader Kings III, the nomadic life takes center stage, offering a rich tapestry of new challenges and opportunities. Become — or defeat — the Great Khan as you harness the unique powers of the nomads, navigate the ever-changing Steppe Seasons, and bend the world to your will.

    Crusader Kings III: Coronations

    Sep 9, 2025

    Crusader Kings III: Coronations

    Mark your ascension to power with Coronations by hosting grand ceremonies that inspire awe and respect in your subjects and neighbors. How will your crowning moment define your reign?

    Crusader Kings III: Royal Court

    Feb 8, 2022

    Crusader Kings III: Royal Court

    The Royal Court expansion to Crusader Kings III adds new ways to interact with the characters in your kingdom or empire, as well as major changes to the cultural system of the game, adding greater dynamism and historical fluidity.

    Crusader Kings III: Tours and Tournaments

    May 11, 2023

    Crusader Kings III: Tours and Tournaments

    Life is a journey of chivalric adventure, so why don’t you embrace yours, ruler? Create your very own epic story with the major expansion, Crusader Kings III: Tours & Tournaments. Be awed by the sights and events that await you, from bold, mock combat in the jousting area to adventuring perilous wilds with your royal entourage. Let wanderlust overtake your ruler’s desires during a monumental Tour, and seek out your subjects in a realm that can be both dangerous and richly entertaining. Prove yourself in one of the many forms of gallant Tournaments, either abroad or at home, or use the festivities to murder a quarrelsome rival. Be the host of new Grand Activities, be it grand weddings or stirring falconry hunts. But beware! Many celebrations are the perfect cover for the perfect scheme against foes… or family. Be the host of new Grand Activities, be it grand weddings or stirring falconry hunts. But beware! Many celebrations are the perfect cover for the perfect scheme against foes… or family.

    Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

    Sep 24, 2024

    Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

    The glory and might of the Byzantine Empire are yours to command! With new governing systems, new ways to climb the medieval ladder, and new activities for your characters. You can also explore a new exciting lifestyle as a landless Adventurer, seeking fame and glory across the world.

    Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven

    Oct 28, 2025

    Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven

    With All Under Heaven, the vast and dynamic history of Asia comes to life. Claim the Mandate, unite your people, and shape the future of empires in this monumental expansion for Crusader Kings III.

    12 — Price history

    Last 90 days

    13 — Community voice

    What players say

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