
And it's not just a rehash of features we'd already seen in Crusader Kings 2's fantastic Old Gods and Holy Fury expansions-unlike a lot of the rest of this stuff. It's a really interesting playstyle that feels a lot different from how a game of CK3 normally goes. Even the horse lords of the steppe in CK2 couldn't just up and leave their old lives behind, aside from a special, one-time event that was specifically tied to the Magyars.

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This is the first time in the Crusader Kings series we've had true nomad mechanics. And the ever-present suggestion widget still follows the stained glass motif of the default UI, which feels particularly inappropriate when I'm sailing my longships around the cold North Sea in search of plunder. The character screen, for instance, looks identical to how it would playing as any other culture. Even the menu buttons on the right hand side now look rougher and more tribal. The UI has gotten some nice little touch-ups, as well, with the top and bottom bars sporting thematically-appropriate, wood-carved dragon motifs. And they've added some gorgeous new backgrounds, including a cozy longhouse, to serve as the set for feasting, fighting, and fratricide. The shield for the Kingdom of Sweden, for example, bears a gold Thor's Hammer if you form it as a pagan, instead of the more familiar coat of arms the Christian Swedish monarchs wore historically. The coats of arms, too, reflect whether or not you've stayed true to your pagan traditions. Norse characters can pick from an armload of new hairstyles and beards, and wear historically appropriate clothing that even changes if you adopt a different culture or convert to a new religion. There are countless ways of securing and keeping your place in the history books.The most immediately noticeable additions are all visual.

Genetics can be passed along to your children, be it the gift of genius or crippling stupidity. Prompt fear and dread as you rule with an iron fist, or inspire your subjects with magnanimous deeds. Each character is larger than life, with traits and lifestyle choices determining their actions and schemes.Claim, conquer, and rule thousands of unique counties, duchies, kingdoms, and empires. Explore a vast medieval map stretching from the snowswept Nordic lands to the Horn of Africa, and the British Isles in the west to the exotic riches of Burma in the east.An extensive cast of historical characters can be romanced, betrayed, executed, or subtly influenced. Discover a sprawling simulated world teeming with peasants and knights, courtiers, spies, knaves and jesters, and secret love affairs.Your death is only a footnote as your lineage continues with new playable heirs, either planned… or not. Begin in 867 or 1066 and claim lands, titles, and vassals to secure a realm worthy of your royal blood. Take command of your house and expand your dynasty through a meticulously researched Middle Ages.Crusader Kings III continues the popular series made by Paradox Development Studio, featuring the widely acclaimed marriage of immersive grand strategy and deep, dramatic medieval roleplaying. War is but one of many tools to establish your reign, as real strategy requires expert diplomatic skill, mastery of your realm, and true cunning. Choose your noble house and lead your dynasty to greatness in a Middle Ages epic that spans generations.
