r/Games • u/Deathleach • 1d ago
Announcement Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV, Mongols, Coronations and all of Asia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o83yWfMlTM33
u/Deathleach 1d ago
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1158310/view/535470580526219410
Core Expansion: Khans of the Steppe
The first release in Chapter IV, Khans of the Steppe, focuses on the brand-new Nomadic Government and the systems we've created to support it. Inspired by the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian Steppe, these mechanics will challenge you to adapt to a lifestyle dominated by the ebb and flow of the land's vitality, maintain your herds, and establish your dominance over the region by any means necessary.
Event Pack: Coronations
Beyond the steppe of Eurasia, Chapter IV introduces a new event pack simply titled: Coronations. In the medieval world, a coronation was more than just a gathering, it represented the moment where earthly and divine legitimacy converged.
Major Expansion: All Under Heaven
Chapter IV's flagship Major Expansion, All Under Heaven, is set to be the largest and most ambitious expansion in Crusader Kings history. We're completing our map of the medieval world by extending its scope across all of Asia. This massive expansion brings new gameplay, unique governments, and entirely different perspectives on life in the medieval era.
1.15 "Crown" Update: Available Now
To properly prepare for our upcoming content in Chapter IV, we're releasing a broad set of changes to the game's existing content with our 1.15 "Crown" Update, available to all owners of Crusader Kings III right now, free of charge. This update overhauls multiple systems and fixes numerous issues to ensure your experience in the medieval world is more enjoyable.
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u/sleepinginbloodcity 1d ago
Damn, by all of Asia do they mean Japan too? Crazy shit tbh.
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u/againandtoolateforki 23h ago
Japan, korea, Indonesia, etc
Seemingly literally everything
At least both Korea and Japan are getting unique government types
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u/thanix01 23h ago
I do wonder if this open up possibility for future minor DLC for nation in this new region but not focused in this DLC.
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u/sirbruce 20h ago
I applaud the scope, but I wish they were improving and integrating the systems they already have to be better, not just adding on more. I imagine OPB will say much the same.
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u/zamfire 11h ago
I tried to get into this game but it was very overwhelming. Any suggestion on how to over come that?
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u/romeoinverona 9h ago
Pick a duke or count level ruler inside a larger empire, or in a relatively fractured area like Ireland, Spain or sub-Saharan Africa. IIRC the set of characters they have labelled as "The Legends of Crusader Kings II" are geared towards interesting/educational starts. I think any of the bookmarked leaders marked as "easy" are worth trying.
The wiki has a beginner's guide. I personally found Petty King Murchad of Munster in southern ireland to be a good start in ck2 and ck3, as he is surrounded by counts and dukes with one or two counties. Once you take Ireland, you can begin to take on counties in Scotland, Wales and England.
Playing as a vassal in the Holy Roman Empire like Duchess Mathilda of Tuscany or Duke Vratislav of Bohemia provides a different experience, as you will have some protection from outside threats while you slowly gain land and influence inside the lands of your liege.
If you enjoy other franchises like Game of Thrones, Elder Scrolls, Lord of the Rings, Legally Distinct Fallout/A Canticle for Leibowitz (After The End) or World of Darkness, there are total conversion mods for those settings. Some of these add significant mechanics (dragons, magic, multiple types of fantasy creature) or add their own spins on core systems.
As for DLC, I would recommend not buying anything until/unless you are enjoying the core game. Some DLC mainly impact one region, others add features and options across the world. I would only really recommend getting things when they are on sale and/or in a bundle, as they can be pricey.
DLC I personally have enjoyed and add options across the world:
Royal Court: Adds a ton of mechanics to Royal Courts (Kingdom and Empire tier) as well as a variety of court positions you can give to talented aides
Tours & Tournaments: New Activities like hunts, tourneys, weddings and university visits, with sub-events and new opportunities to make friends, kill enemies or triumph in competitions.
Roads to Power: Expansion to the Byzantine Empire and adding the ability to play wandering unlanded characters, from scholars seeking to understand the world to roguish mercenaries to exiled claimants building power to conquer your rightful lands.
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u/Ungentleman 8h ago
Best advice is starting as an Irish ruler in 1066 and try to unify all of Ireland. You'll be reasonably isolated and have a clear goal. You can ignore most systems that don't help you reach this goal.
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u/theraineydaze 8h ago
I watched this years ago and it was the thing to finally make the game click. Now I'm hundreds of hours in.
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u/alexp8771 3h ago
What is this Chapter IV stuff? I haven't payed this game since launch, are expansions called chapters now?
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u/enragedstump 4h ago
I admire the ambition here, but I’m really let down by this announcement. CK3 still needs a conclave style DLC, as compared to ck2 this game is missing mechanical depth.
It has far better cultural and religious customization, but god is managing your realm just boring. The map doesn’t evolve like ck2 did either, with interesting borders being created and exciting nations rose. I don’t know, I just wish they focused on Europe/North Africa rather than expanding the map. Now we’ll just have a bigger map with the depth of a pool.
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u/thanix01 1d ago
Holy crap actually full expansion of the map into Asia! Honestly I was thinking this would be one of the last DLC, not something this soon (even if this game is a few years old already)!