Paradox Development Studio

Crusader Kings III

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.

Released: 1 September 2020
Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Engine: Clausewitz Engine
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric · Text
Age rating: PEGI 12 · ESRB T
Metacritic: 91/100
Steam recommendations: 95,887
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Mac
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy
Also known as: CK3 · Crusader Kings 3 · Crusader Kings III: Console Edition
Estimated owners: 2,000,000–5,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 91
Critic rating: 199
Ratings counted: 90.4%
Steam reviews: 188
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Crusader Kings III

Quick answers

System requirements 8 GB RAM Download size 20.0 GB Steam Deck Playable Player counts 32,899

Crusader Kings III

The story

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.

Crusader Kings III

How long to beat

Main story: 43 h

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Platforms

Game modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Historical
Sandbox
Warfare

Crusader Kings III

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Crusader Kings III

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Crusader Kings III

Reviews and languages

90.4% of 142,338 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

11 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

This game features moderate violence portrayed in an unrealistic manner, with textual references of violence towards defensless characters, such as children. There is use of offensive language, and depictions of nudity with textual references to sexual activity. There are also textual references to the use of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Crusader Kings III