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Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings III

September 1, 2020
Paradox Interactive
4.0/5.0(8,812 reviews)
StrategySimulation
Mixed

Player feedback for Crusader Kings III is highly polarized. While many users praise its depth, role-playing elements, and the engaging mechanics of dynasty management, a significant portion express frustration over the extensive DLC model, game stability issues, and loading times. Overall, players love the core game but are discontent with the associated costs and technical problems.

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About This Game

Crusader Kings III is set in the Middle Ages, allowing players to manage a dynasty through strategic political and military decisions. The game features deep historical simulation, blending RPG elements into its grand strategy gameplay, making it notable for its intricate character interactions and storytelling.

Highlights

  • Manage a dynasty across generations
  • Engaging character-driven narrative
  • Dynamic political landscape with real-time strategy
  • Rich historical settings from 9th to 15th century
  • Intricate relationships and alliances
  • Customize your ruler and dynasty
  • Immersive mods and community support

Themes

medievalhistoricalpoliticalwardystopianepicfriendshipcompetition

Mechanics

real-timeresource-managementcombatcharacter-creationdialoguechoice-basedbranching-narrativemultiple-endingsstory-driveninventory-managementeconomylevelingskill-treescustomization

Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Online Players:64

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)EnglishFrench (France)GermanJapaneseKoreanRussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayer
Perspective
Bird view / IsometricText

Player Reviews

Mixed

Player feedback for Crusader Kings III is highly polarized. While many users praise its depth, role-playing elements, and the engaging mechanics of dynasty management, a significant portion express frustration over the extensive DLC model, game stability issues, and loading times. Overall, players love the core game but are discontent with the associated costs and technical problems.

Pros

  • • Deep role-playing elements
  • • Immersive gameplay and storytelling
  • • High replayability
  • • Rich historical mechanics
  • • Complex character interactions

Cons

  • • Excessive and expensive DLC model
  • • Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • • Long loading times
  • • Unstable game launcher
  • • Frustrating bugs and technical problems

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Crusader Kings III — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crusader Kings III worth playing?
Crusader Kings III has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.0 out of 5 across 8,812 reviews.
Is Crusader Kings III included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Crusader Kings III is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Crusader Kings III single-player or multiplayer?
Crusader Kings III supports single player and multiplayer. Online play supports up to 64 players.
What platforms is Crusader Kings III available on?
Crusader Kings III is available on PS5.
When did Crusader Kings III release?
Crusader Kings III released on September 1, 2020.
What is Crusader Kings III's age rating?
Crusader Kings III carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.
Crusader Kings III - Grand Strategy RPG in the Middle Ages