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News video games 22 August 2023, 19:34

author: Adam Celarek

New DLC for Crusaders Kings 3 Introduces Missing Piece of Royal Puzzle

Today marks the release of a new DLC for the popular historical strategy game Crusader Kings III. The content is related to issues concerning the youngest representatives of the monarchy.

Source: Paradox Interactive
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Debuting today, a minor expansion for the popular Crusader Kings III, Wards & Wardens, will introduce a number of interesting mechanics to Paradox Interactive's game. The main theme of the expansion is the childhood of young representatives of the ruling class.

The difficult life of children at court

Wards & Wardens Event Pack focuses on the theme of children in the courts of medieval rulers. Among the mechanics and activities announced are:

  1. issues related to the education of young monarchs in terms of their character, skills and worldview;
  2. tools for exerting influence on young, inexperienced monarchs;
  3. the possibility of holding the offspring of subjects as court hostages in order to coerce their loyalty.
New DLC for Crusaders Kings 3 Introduces Missing Piece of Royal Puzzle - picture #1

Source: Paradox Interactive

New DLC for Crusaders Kings 3 Introduces Missing Piece of Royal Puzzle - picture #2

Source: Paradox Interactive

The event pack available as part of the expansion is expected to diversify Crusader Kings III by introducing to thepolitical intrigue a new variable based on the influence of the youngest inhabitants of the court.

As a reminder: Wards & Wardens is one of the components of a set of DLCs that together form Chapter 2 of post-release content for the strategy game from Paradox. The small DLC is priced at $5. Players who decide to purchase the the full Chapter II set will pay $39. All described DLCs require the base game to function.

  1. Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens on Steam

Adam Celarek

Adam Celarek

He has been interested in video games since an early age. He graduated film studies and new media, and defended his thesis on ludology. He started working at Gamepressure in early 2023. He is primarily a guide writer. Enthusiast of RPGs, unconventional indie games and competitive e-sports titles (mainly brawlers and MOBAs). In addition to games, he's also interested in table-top role-playing games and collectible card games. A fan of old-school technology and retro style!

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