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Galactic Civilizations III: Mercenaries
Strategy 18 February 2016
The official expansion to 2015's Galactic Civilization III, the third entry in the turn-based 4X strategy game series from Stardock studio. Mercenaries continues the story of a great galactic war between humans and the merciless Drengin Empire. When, due to the prolonged conflict military, the resources of both factions begin to dwindle, they decide to bolster their ranks by hiring freelancers.
Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks
Strategy 01 December 2015
The seventh large expansion to Europa Universalis IV, a strategy game released in 2013 by the Paradox studio. As the title suggests, one of the expansion's main novelties is the presence of a new ethnic group – the Cossacks, who played an important role in the base game as well as in the history of several Eastern European nations.
Democracy 3: Africa
Strategy 12 April 2016
A standalone expansion to the third installment in the Democracy series, which debuted in 2013 through the efforts of Positech Games, the studio that developed previous entries in the franchise. Unlike the main games, Democracy 3: Africa takes us to Africa, where we take the role of a leader of one of ten countries, facing completely new challenges due to different nature of living in that region.
Command: Northern Inferno
Strategy 22 October 2015
A stand-alone expansion pack for the strategy game Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations - the core game was developed in 2013 by Warfare Sims. In comparison to the base Command, which delivered a global take on modern military conflicts, Northern Inferno reduces both the time frame and the size of the warfare theater present.
Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham
Strategy 18 November 2013
The fifth major expansion pack for Crusader Kings II - an acclaimed strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. The Sons of Abraham expansion focuses on religion-related gameplay aspects, introducing new mechanics to the three main religions of the Middle Ages - Christianity, Islam and Judaism. When it comes to Christianity, mainly the mechanisms regulating the administrative sphere of papacy were extended.
Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
Strategy 14 January 2014
The first major DLC for Europa Universalis IV for {PLAT}, the game that came out in mid-2013. The expansion entitled Conquest of Paradise is focused on the conquest of the so-called New World, and in the game we mostly explore both Americas, although we might as well lead their native inhabitants.
Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam
Strategy 26 June 2012
The first expansion to Crusader Kings II, a grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, similarly to the vanilla game, consists of many mechanics which were adopted from the Europa Universalis series. Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam allows the players to take command of Muslim nations and lead them to victory in times of crusades. The expansion lets us assume the role of a Muslim ruler that led the Ottoman Empire and the Mamelukes.
East vs. West: A Hearts of Iron Game
Strategy canceled
Extended strategy about the Cold War. We play the role of the commander of the state representing one of the two sides: the West or the Eastern Bloc. While playing, we influence a number of elements and carry out diplomatic, military or spying activities. Production uses the Clausewitz engine, known from Crusader Kings II.
Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica
Strategy 16 July 2014
An expansion for the 2013’s grand strategy game, Europa Universalis IV. The developers introduced a number of additional tools that allow the players to manage their nation and influence its further development and fate. One of the most noteworthy elements is the possibility of increasing influence in the Merchant Republic by establishing trading posts and using the factions’ internal conflicts in the course of the new election events.
Europa Universalis IV: Art of War
Strategy 30 October 2014
The fourth expansion pack for the 2013’s Europa Universalis IV, which is a part of the popular grand strategy game series by Paradox. Art of War is focused on the events of the Thirty Years' War, in which, apart from the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Habsburg dynasty, almost all European countries of the period were involved. The primary novelty of the add-on is the story campaign set in the aforementioned historical period.
Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne
Strategy 14 October 2014
An expansion for Crusader Kings II, a 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive and the second installment of the series based on the mechanics of the Europa Universalis franchise. Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne is focused on the eponymous Charles the Great, king of the Franks and the founder of the Holy Roman Empire. The action takes us to the year 769, to the early years of his reign. The campaign concentrates on the most important events of Charlemagne’s reign and the wars he fought.
Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations
Strategy 30 May 2014
The second official DLC for the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series by Paradox Interactive. As the title suggests, the expansion is focused on the economic aspects of the gameplay, which manifests through the significantly expanded trading system, among other things. The players have several new economy mechanics at their disposal.
Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India
Strategy 25 March 2014
The sixth expansion for Crusader Kings II, a 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive. Just like the title suggests, Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India expands the map with India and Eastern Persia and thus offers twice as big a game map as the one in the vanilla game. The add-on introduces hundreds of new provinces in Central Asia, and the playable area also includes a part of Siberia. The main highlight is the option to assume the role of an Indian raja.
Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
Strategy 14 July 2015
The ninth expansion for Crusader Kings II, a strategy game by Paradox Interactive. Similarly to the vanilla version, Horse Lords is set in the Middle Ages. This time around, it focuses on two nomadic tribes that had a major influence on the shape of the contemporary world: Mongols and Tatars. Contrary to the previously available nations, they require a lot of space and have to stay in motion.
Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado
Strategy 26 February 2015
Another DLC for the fourth installment of the popular Europa Universalis grand strategy game series. As the title suggests, the expansion takes us to the age of discoveries, although it presents the events of the period from a quite different perspective.
Crusader Kings II: Way of Life
Strategy 16 December 2014
An add-on to Crusader Kings II, a popular grand strategy game developed by the experienced Paradox studio. Crusader Kings II: Way of Life introduces expanded story elements that have a significant impact on the relations between characters. The new content gives players bigger influence on a ruler’s behavior, including his/her personal life.
Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense
Strategy 09 June 2015
The sixth major DLC for the 2013’s Europa Universalis IV, a part of the grand strategy game series developed since 2001 by Paradox Interactive. The biggest novelty of Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense is the new province development system that limits provinces’ expansion based on their size and the so-called development level. By spending the monarch points, we can also expand individual buildings, making them more effective, and increase the income from our provinces.
Europa Universalis IV: King of Kings
Strategy 06 November 2023
An expansion to Europa Universalis IV, a 2013 historical strategy game. King of Kings introduces new events, reforms and units, mostly focusing on Persia, Byzantine Empire and the Mamluk Sultanate.
Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back
Strategy 23 November 2021
The next expansion to the fourth main installment of the Hearts of Iron series. No Step Back focuses on the Eastern Front of World War II, increasing the ability to command countries such as Poland, the USSR and Estonia.
Stellaris: Nemesis
Strategy 15 April 2021
The ninth expansion to the space strategy game. Stellaris: Nemesis introduces espionage and adds variety to the final stage of the game, allowing players to either face a massive crisis or threaten the entire galaxy themselves.
Stellaris: Overlord
Strategy 12 May 2022
Overlord is an expansion pack for the space strategy game Stellaris. DLC introduces new options for managing galactic power, focusing on the relationship between the rulers of great empires and their vassals.
Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone
Strategy 27 September 2022
The seventh major add-on to the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. HoI4 By Blood Alone focuses on Italy, Switzerland and Ethiopia and introduces, among other things, a special aircraft creator in which we can create our own fighters or bombers.
Strategic Command: American Civil War
Strategy 14 July 2022
An expansive turn-based strategy set during the Civil War. In Strategic Command: American Civil War you stand at the head of the Union or Confederacy and lead your army to victory, taking care of the recruitment of soldiers, technological facilities and diplomacy.
Stellaris: Galactic Paragons
Strategy 09 May 2023
An expansion to the space RTS Stellaris. Stellaris: Galactic Paragons expands the empire council and leadership mechanics, introduces new characters with unique backstories and unique events.