Press release
Paradox Interactive’s strategic role-playing game, Crusader Kings III, will arrive on consoles for the first time in the history of the franchise. Through a partnership with developer Lab42, Paradox will bring the majesty and intrigue of medieval court politics to a whole new audience on Xbox Series X | S and PlayStation 5.
Jewel of Paradox Interactive’s grand strategic crown, the Crusader Kings franchise has long been delighting players looking for a deep strategic experience. Released for PC with great success in 2020, Crusader Kings III it will be a new strategic experience for console players. Following the console success of his sci-fi strategy game, StellarisParadox and Lab42 are now adapting one of the most popular strategy titles for console gamers looking for more depth and complexity in historical games.
Aspiring medieval monarchs will enjoy a brand new gamepad holder designed from the ground up for console controllers. CK3 on consoles will also utilize key Xbox Series X | S and PlayStation 5 features, such as super-fast load times for a seamless gaming experience. Xbox Series X | S players will be able to quickly switch between gameplay and a YouTube tutorial to understand how to put down a peasant revolt. PlayStation 5 users will experience some game mechanics directly, as their DualSense controllers will physically react to game events.
Crusader Kings III key features:
- Character-centric gameplay: Each character you play or interact with has their own unique personality. The events and options in the game are largely determined by the type of person you are.
- Endless possibilities: Play as any noble house from Iceland to India, Finland to Central Africa for over five centuries. Interact with wandering guests, stubborn children, devious spies and holy men in an elaborate tapestry of medieval life.
- The Art of War: Gather your vassals and deploy your men to besiege enemy castles or quell rebellions. Personal skill on the battlefield can earn you great honor, but strategic planning is the way to victory.
- Royal Weddings: Spread your dynastic DNA around the world by stamping your royal seal on the coats of arms of kingdoms and duchies far and wide. Getting married for power and raising children to reclaim new lands.
- Saints and sinners: Keep the faith with your religious leaders or commit major crimes in the interest of the state. When the going gets tough, you can always refer to a heresy or create a new religion more in line with your character’s priorities.
