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Crusader Kings III
By Development Studio, released 1 Jan 2020
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- real-time strategy
- role-playing video game
What it is
Crusader Kings III is a grand strategy and role-playing game from Development Studio, published by Paradox Interactive and released in 2020. Players lead a noble house through generations, seeking lands, titles, vassals, and a lasting dynasty. The campaigns can begin in 867, 1066, or 1178, and a ruler's death passes play to a successor, whether that heir was planned or not. The medieval world includes thousands of counties, duchies, kingdoms, and empires, stretching from Nordic regions and the British Isles to the Horn of Africa and Burma. Strategy includes warfare, diplomacy, realm management, and schemes involving a cast of historical characters. Character traits and lifestyle choices affect behavior and plots. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, including PvP and online PvP, plus Workshop, adjustable text size, camera comfort, custom volume controls, achievements, and trading cards. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three listed campaign start years
- Dynasty continues through playable heirs
- Thousands of titles and territories
- Online PvP and Workshop are listed
- Adjustable text size is listed
- Steam lists Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Death changes the playable character to an heir
Who it suits
It suits players interested in dynastic strategy where diplomacy, realm management, and character schemes matter alongside war. Its multiplayer and PvP options may also suit groups who want to compete online.
Crusader Kings III centers strategy on a dynasty rather than a single ruler, mixing territorial ambition with character relationships and schemes. Its listed options span single-player and online competition across several platforms.
