Crusader Kings III Announced; Will Bring Medieval Intrigue, War, and Drama to PC in 2020

Today, during PDXCon, Paradox Interactive announced a game that many have been waiting for, Crusader Kings III.

The sequel to the frankly awesome grand strategy game Crusader Kings 2 will release for PC via Steam in 2020, and it’ll be included in the Xbox Game Pass for PC as well.

Together with the announcement, we also get a teaser traileer and a batch of screenshots, which you can see below.

The press release also includes the first details of Crusader Kings III, which you can read below.

“Crusader Kings III is the sequel to the classic Paradox Development Studio game about medieval conquest, intrigue, religion and high drama. It is a firm step in the direction of a new generation of grand strategy games, with new 3D character models and an even more detailed map. Designed to enhance the experience of Paradox veterans while being more welcoming to young squires, Crusader Kings III is a rich setting for an infinite number of new stories.”

• Shape Your Dynasty: Guide unique characters through history, choosing lifestyles best suited to their personalities and your ambitions.
• Rewrite Medieval History: Dynasties will change and adapt to changes in family and politics, and religious beliefs are more firmly under your control.
• Build a Mighty Kingdom: Use your vassals’ fear of you as a weapon or call on familial obligations to persuade reluctant relatives to submit.
• Experience High Drama: Stranger than fiction stories leap off the screen, as characters plot against you and events push you to extremes.
• Learn as You Go: Guided advice to help newcomers navigate a rich medieval world. In-game suggestions tip you off to paths you might not have considered.
• The Usual Crusader Kings Fun: Keep a stubborn council in line, scheme against your overbearing uncle or marry the rich duchy…oops, I mean pious duke or duchess of your dreams.

Game Director Henrik Fåhraeus also shared a comment:

“Crusader Kings III is a grand medieval simulator where you are free to live out any plausible ruler fantasy that we could think of – but not without challenge.

Seeing its predecessor explode in popularity was very satisfying, especially considering that user friendliness was never our primary goal. Now we have a chance to address an even larger audience.”

Incidentally, Crusader Kings II is currently free on Steam and trust me, you should really play it.