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Crusader Kings 2 modding peaks with 'Leper Roulette,' which gives members of your dynasty a chance of winning red, black and green all at onceMar 20, 2024 - PC GamerEven in the wake of its sequel, Crusader Kings 2 remains my most-played game on Steam, having swallowed a full 585 hours of my life since it released all the way back in 2012. To be honest? It's a bit of a cakewalk these days. I'm so familiar with the game and all its systems that it's not long in any campaign before I'm ruling over all of Europe with some kind of semi-immortal dynasty of genetically perfect demigods... Read more.One of Steam's best strategy games is free right nowJun 14, 2023 - PCGamesNCrusader Kings 2 is regarded by many players as one of the best grand strategy games released to date. Developed and published by Paradox Interactive, this medieval-themed game is one that you can certainly pour hundreds or thousands of hours into. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, then there is no better time to grab Crusader Kings 2 than now as it currently sits free to download (and keep) on Steam's storefront. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Crusader Kings 2 mods Crusader Kings 2 DLC - the complete guide Crusader Kings II's $300 of DLC is now available as a subscription Hotfix Patch 3.3.5.1Sep 28, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHi all! We received reports that our recent patch caused problems with the Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter DLC, and may have affected several mods as well. Thanks for letting us know! We've launched hotfix patch 3.3.5.1 to address the issue. Link to the forum thread.CKII Subscription Service UpdateSep 16, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHi all! We have a small update we’d like to share with you about the subscription service for Crusader Kings II. There are many players out there who are only discovering CKII now, through our subscription service, and we wanted to give you something extra as a thank you. CKII subscribers can now unlock: A set of never before released key art and made these available as wallpapers. Available after having been subscribed 45 days. The link to these wallpapers can be shared with anyone. A customised Spotify list with tracks from the various Crusader Kings II soundtracks. Available after having been subscribed 75 days. The link to this playlist can be shared with anyone. A 24 % discount on Age of Wonders III, which can be used at any time while the subscription is active. As you can see, these rewards do not affect gameplay in any way, and are a small token of gratitude to those who have been active subscribers for a period of time. Two out of three rewards are not exclusive to the subscription, and are meant to be shared with anyone including non-subscribers. Additionally, we have added a pop up to highlight content of the various DLC packages included in the subscription, which provides a suggestion of an interesting ruler to consider trying out. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952814/f41059767e1964094ac4f4e08011a820b199771a.png Regardless of whether you are a long time Crusader Kings fan or a recent subscriber, we are grateful for your continued support! To view or discuss on our forums check out the thread here. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538960/Crusader_Kings_II__Expansion_Subscription/Crusader Kings II gets a monthly subscription for all the DLCFeb 19, 2021 - GamingOnLinuxParadox Interactive are branching out with revenue models and they're now doing a subscription for Crusader Kings II, which itself is free to play. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/02/crusader-kings-2-gets-a-monthly-subscription-for-all-the-dlc Crusader Kings 2 gets monthly subscription offering all-access to its mountain of DLCFeb 18, 2021 - EurogamerCrusader Kings 2, Paradox's mammoth grand strategy game, is a beast, totalling more than 13 major expansions and other assorted DLC after six years in development. The complete experience is also prohibitively expensive too, weighing in at over £200, and that's an issue Paradox is attempting to address with the launch of its new monthly subscription service. Despite having been superseded by last year's stellar Crusader Kings 3, there's still plenty of demand for Crusader Kings 2, in no small part thanks to its staggering bounty of rich, post-launch DLC. It's an intimidating proposition, though, and Paradox made initial attempts to ease entry into Crusader Kings 2's world of medieval sword swinging and subterfuge back in 2019 by making the base game free-to-play. Following that first step, and a few limited experiments with subscriptions in Europa Universalis 4, the developer is now ready to go all in, and, as of today, is offering punters the opportunity to access the full Crusader Kings 2 catalogue - including 13 majors expansions, 12 unit packs, 14 music packs, 10 portrait packs, and more - for £3.99/$4.99 USD a month. Read more Crusader Kings II's $300 of DLC is now available as a subscriptionFeb 18, 2021 - PCGamesNThe trouble with getting into Crusader Kings II was knowing which bits of it you needed. Even after going free to play, Paradox's big medieval grand strategy game offered more than $300 USD worth of DLC - expansions, flavour packs, and unit packs making up a daunting list of potential add-ons. Now you can have it all for the cost of a monthly subscription. Paradox has been talking about moving to a subscription model for its in-house strategy games for at least a year now, and it seems the company has kicked things off today with the Crusader Kings II Expansion Subscription. For $4.99 USD / £3.99, you get 30 days of access to all the Crusader Kings II DLC ever released - that's 13 major expansions like The Old Gods and Rajas of India, 12 unit packs, 14 music packs, 10 portrait packs, and the game converter that lets you move your save from CK2 to Europa Universalis IV, and the Ruler Designer. "With so much additional content available, the cost for new Crusader Kings II players can seem prohibitive or intimidating", Paradox says on the subscription's Steam page. "This is an affordable way for players to experience the entire Crusader Kings II catalog without having to weigh which items they would prefer to purchase." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The complete Crusader Kings 2 DLC guide Crusader Kings 2 guide: tips & tricks for the budding ruler The best Crusader Kings 2 mods CKII Subscription ServiceFeb 18, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHowdy all, Sorry for the surprise information after not hearing from us for a while, but we have some super cool stuff to tell you. We are glad to bring you the launch of a new subscription service to the Crusader Kings 2 Game experience! Crusader Kings II is now available via subscription, giving users a convenient way to enjoy all of the medieval plotting and politicking that has made Crusader Kings a beloved game for strategists and role players alike. Subscribers will have automatic access to every piece of Crusader Kings II content with no other purchases necessary. Things to look forward to in this Subscription Service: 13 major expansions, including the fierce Norse of The Old Gods, the eastern riches of Rajas of India and the scheming vassals of Conclave. 12 unit packs, including new army sprites for your medieval forces 14 music packs, including two heavy metal scores 10 portrait packs of clothing and faces for rulers around the world The Game Converter which lets you export your saved game to Europa Universalis IV. The Crusader Kings II Ruler Designer, so you can create your own starting monarch. and many more improvements to the core game experience. The Crusader Kings II base game is currently available for free on the Steam store. What does the subscription include? The subscription will allow you to play Crusader Kings II with all of the available content included - expansion packs, portraits, clothing and music packs. Why is this a subscription? With so much additional content available, the cost for new Crusader Kings II players can seem prohibitive or intimidating. This is an affordable way for players to experience the entire Crusader Kings II catalog without having to weigh which items they would prefer to purchase. This does not mean it is the only way to get DLC moving forward. The Subscription service is entirely optional and purchasing a single or multiple DLC packs without the Subscription is still an option. I already have every Crusader Kings II thing. Will this affect me? No. Nothing will change for people who already own any or all Crusader Kings II content. What happens if I stop subscribing? If you stop subscribing, you will lose access to any content you have not separately purchased or downloaded. (The Crusader Kings II base game is free.) Will you be bringing subscriptions to other games? Subscription plans are an option we are exploring for other Paradox titles. To view or discuss on our forums check out the thread here. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538960/Crusader_Kings_II__Expansion_Subscription/Patch for MAC users: OSX Big SurFeb 8, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHello Kings & Queens! We have published a patch addressing the launch issues for MAC users, on OSX Big Sur. Crusader Kings II now handles Big Sur, so you can now dive again in-game with your preferred OS. Thanks for playing CK2!Crusader Kings 2 guide: tips & tricks for the budding rulerSep 29, 2020 - PCGamesNOf Paradox's grand strategy titles, I dare to say that Crusader Kings II is the most unique. Essentially character based, it astoundingly simulates the interpersonal nature of politics in the Middle Ages before the advent of nation-states. The sweeping, human narratives and dramatic turns blur the line between RPG and Strategy without ever losing its 'grand' pedigree. To be truly successful in this game requires more than just careful logistical planning of troops and supplies: it also requires playing the great chess game of courtly life. With the announcement of Crusader Kings 3, CK2's base game was made free for everyone. That means there's going to be potentially loads of new wannabe rulers needing advice on how to navigate this titan of a strategy game, and we're here to help. To that end, my liege, whether you're a new count or a battle-scarred Crusader King, allow me to offer some of the most important tips for the novice and veteran alike. All the advice below is correct as of the most recent patch with all expansions. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Crusader Kings 2 mods The complete Crusader Kings 2 DLC guide Crusader Kings 2's Black Death DLC is free this weekend The best Crusader Kings 2 modsSep 29, 2020 - PCGamesNWith over two thousand CK2 mods on Steam Workshop alone, the Crusader Kings mod community has hit a pretty significant milestone in terms of user-generated content. This impressive feat is a blessing for players but also a cause for paralysis: Which of these mods should one choose? After all, even if one focuses on just the popular choices, so many other excellent mods might be overlooked. We've listed our favourite Crusader Kings II mods below for your convenience. If you're new to modding, don't fret! We've also included a guide on how to mod Crusader Kings 2 right at the bottom of the article. Some of the mods you'll find below are huge, total conversion mods, like the Game of Thrones overhaul. Some are simpler - but no less essential - cosmetic mods. Some are character mods, like the unlocker that allows you to customise the perfect ruler. Some are mechanical and quality of life fixes, like a mod that allows you to fully customise your own castle. They're all worth checking out if you feel it's something that will spice up your game. It's also worth pointing out many of these are now porting over to the CK3 mod scene as well! Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The complete Crusader Kings 2 DLC guide Crusader Kings 2 guide: tips & tricks for the budding ruler Crusader Kings 2's Black Death DLC is free this weekend The complete Crusader Kings 2 DLC guideSep 29, 2020 - PCGamesNCrusader Kings II is the grand strategy game that launched a thousand DLCs, spawning an (at the time) unprecedented system of post-release support that could see expansions releasing nearly a decade after the original launch. So many packs have been released that we figured a CK2 DLC guide would be needed to help sort them out. With Crusader Kings III now assuming the throne (check out our CK3 review and our CK3 tips guide), it must be noted that DLC support for CK2 has finally coming to end. It's now one of the best free PC games available, since Crusader Kings 2 went free-to-play. But the real costs are with the expansion packs. These represent a library of extra stuff that comes with a hefty price-tag. Across 15+ DLCs (if we're just counting the major, gameplay-altering ones), you can expect to pay just under $300 (at full price) to acquire the 'complete' experience. A recent development that may prove interesting is that the entire expansion catalogue is now being made available via a subscription service. We've added an extra note on this below, but even with this new way of accessing CK2 DLC packs, we've taken the time to break down each major expansion in terms of what it does, and whether it's worth the money you (usually) pay for it. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Crusader Kings II's $300 of DLC is now available as a subscription Crusader Kings 2 guide: tips & tricks for the budding ruler The best Crusader Kings 2 mods The 10 worst kings and queens in PC gamesSep 4, 2020 - Rock, Paper, Shotgun One Off The List is our monthly list feature. Is there something you think doesn’t deserve to be on this list? Comment with your reasons why, and next week it may be struck off. Regicide is once again a topic at dinner, thanks to the release of Crusader Kings III. Your aunt passes you the gravy, and asks about council matters. Your mother comments on the rise in guillotine stocks. Your father, the king, chews his mutton with a rueful and distant glare, probably thinking about war. A cloaked advisor enters and hands you a note on parchment. “The ten worft kingf and queenf in gamef,” it reads. You cough politely, put it in your pocket for later, and continue pushing poisoned food around as if you are eating it. (more…) Long Live the King!Sep 1, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsThe realm rejoices as Paradox Interactive announces the launch of Crusader Kings III, the latest entry in the publisher’s grand strategy role-playing game franchise. Advisors may now jockey for positions of influence and adversaries should save their schemes for another day, because on this day Crusader Kings III can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $49.99/ £41.99/ €49.99 on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/Crusader_Kings_III/ Crusader Kings III is the newest entry in the fabled grand strategy franchise. Guide a royal house through history, governing land, culture, religion, military operations and more in this game of medieval empire and bloodline management. Scheme from the shadows or march your armies openly to expand your borders. Utilize diplomacy and family, leveraging relationships and influence, to protect your lineage. For if a suitable heir you do not produce, your line, and your playthrough, ends. A new trailer, telling the fate of a would-be conqueror, can be viewed here: Crusader Kings III features: A Tale of Lords and Lineage: Every character has their own unique history and personality traits which are reflected in their portraits and the decisions they make. Events and options in the game are largely determined by the type of lord you play as, and the personalities of others must be plied in the right ways to achieve your goals. Wide and Varied Lands: With a map ranging from Europe to Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, you can assume the role of a noble house from nearly any culture. From the Vikings of Scandinavia to the tribes of Africa and the hordes of the Asian Steppe, this is your medieval sandbox. A Truly Noble Life: Enjoy a rich tapestry of courtly medieval life - court spouses, hire counselors, and raise armies. Entertain wandering guests, cultivate the ideal heir to cement your line, and send your more troublesome offspring off to foster elsewhere. Set spymasters to scheming and pit neighboring houses against one another. Lineage Management: The spawn of your royal union are both the future of your house and a resource for cementing greater power. Use them to forge alliances in far off lands and press claims on sought-after realms, spreading your influence to the corners of the known world. Disputes Solved by the Sword: When diplomacy has run its course take what should be yours by rallying your vassals calling your men-at-arms. Crushing rebellions and laying siege to enemy castles can prove a quick path to honor. But remember that true strategy requires cunning... Statecraft From The Shadows: Sometimes a scheme, the most subtle of diplomacy, is the most effective - a knife in the dark, a secret to be leveraged, a spouse seduced... Saints and Sinners: Set the religious course of your kingdom, whether that be keeping the faith or embracing a heresy to better align with your goals. If all else fails, start your own religion! And More Medieval Menagerie: Holy Orders, crusades, peasant re...🎉 CK3 OFFICIAL RELEASE STREAM - Join us at 17:30 CEST! 🎉Sep 1, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsJoin us today, 1st of September at 17:30 CEST, on Twitch for the Release Stream of Crusader Kings III! ► Twitch - Paradox Interactive {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952814/766e39559be24fdac7ce789da34aa1f542834813.pngCK3 - August UpdateAug 28, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to our August Update in which we discuss the development of Crusader Kings 3. In this last Monthly Update before release, we discuss Performance & AI, Modding, Legacies and Achievements! 🩸 Don't forget to join our Official Discord to discuss the game with fans and devs. Want to deep dive in our developer diaries from August? Here are a few links! Dev Diary #36: Performance & AI Dev Diary #37: Modding Dev Diary #38: Legacies Dev Diary #39: Achievements Monarch's Journey - Stefan the First-Crowned - New Challenges!Aug 21, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsAn all new ruler joins the Monarch's Journey! Stefan the First-Crowned will be available to play in CK2 on Aug. 22 at 13:00 CEST! Crusader Kings 2 - Free to Play {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952814/67bcd4ff04017cb291b68e7f75c268409e4dc0c1.png As a reminder: the Monarch’s Journey is a new way of exploring the world of Crusader Kings and will help you earn cosmetic add-ons for Crusader Kings III through Ruler Challenges. The Ruler Challenges present you with a new realm with a specific objective to achieve. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran The Monarch’s Journey is your chance to (re)learn parts of the game, try new worlds and new ways of play in our infinite medieval sandbox!Monarch's Journey - Grand Mayor Botstain of Gotland - New Challenges!Aug 7, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsAn all new ruler joins the Monarch's Journey! Grand Mayor Botstain of Gotland will be available to play in CK2 on Aug. 11 at 13:00 CEST! Crusader Kings 2 - Free to Play {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952814/8fa8599f2b5678cc057f3100cb7679b4f5ab9691.png As a reminder: the Monarch’s Journey is a new way of exploring the world of Crusader Kings and will help you earn cosmetic add-ons for Crusader Kings III through Ruler Challenges. The Ruler Challenges present you with a new realm with a specific objective to achieve. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran The Monarch’s Journey is your chance to (re)learn parts of the game, try new worlds and new ways of play in our infinite medieval sandbox!Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (5/5)Jul 27, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsRead the final winners of our Stories competition! Have a look at the first places! 👑 ► GamesOnHardMode (Most Comical) told the story of Duke Morcar of York! ► Bianka B. (Most Dramatic) wrote "Matilda of Tuscany", an excellent AAR story! 🎭 Feast your eyes, click here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952814/d3c547e153d762cedeb402222cd76b71a16559a5.png Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (4/5)Jul 20, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsEach Monday the Crusader Kings Team shares two of the winners of our Stories competition! This week, let's have a look at the second places! 👑 ► Alex T (Most Comical) came up with an extraordinary comic you don't want to miss! ► Linnea S. (Most Dramatic) shared an excellent piece of artwork with a short story. 🎭 Feast your eyes, click here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952814/d3c547e153d762cedeb402222cd76b71a16559a5.png
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