What changed in Crusader Kings II in 2018
60 updates · 13 main milestones · Apr 9, 2018 to Nov 13, 2018
- 30 eventsGeneral Changes to Religion and Customizationchanges
Includes custom names for people or objects and lists of kills.
SteamMajor Update Accompanies Holy FuryperformanceMilestoneIncludes an entirely new Crusade system and various gameplay improvements.
SteamRevamped Crusades Mechanicsbalance changeMilestoneNew preparation phase and mechanics for Crusades.
SteamReligion Head Actions Introducednew contentNew actions for interacting with Religious Heads based on religion.
SteamElector Window for Elective Succession Lawsnew contentNew window added to law view for managing elective succession.
SteamSainthood Mechanic Introducednew contentPious Catholics can become canonized, enhancing their legacy.
SteamRedesigned Character Screenui uxMore space for traits and modifiers, including new interface elements.
SteamCoronations Mechanic Introducednew contentFeudal kings and emperors must find clergy to crown them.
SteamCrusader Kings II: Holy Fury Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Holy Fury expansion introduces new gameplay elements and features.
SteamWarrior Lodges Feature Addednew contentMilestoneJoin a Pagan warrior lodge and raid your way up the ranks.
SteamNew Succession Laws Introducednew contentPagan Elder Council can decide realm divisions among heirs.
SteamMap Update to Africanew contentMilestone63 new provinces and reshaped existing ones for accuracy.
SteamArmy Movement Lock System Addednew contentIntroduced a system where army movement cannot be canceled once 50% into a County.
SteamSway or Antagonize Neighbors MechanicgameplayPlayers can win over vassals or provoke conflicts.
SteamDynamic Pagan Reformations Introducednew contentMilestoneChoose the tenets and organizing principles of your new religion.
SteamGranular AI Behavior for Religious HeadsaiImproved AI behavior for religious heads regarding special actions.
SteamRevamped Dueling Systembalance changePersonal Combat Rating and duel outcomes have been reworked.
SteamLegendary Bloodlines Feature Addednew contentMilestoneDescendants of great warrior heroes gain bonuses matching their forefathers' accomplishments.
SteamCrusader Kings II: Holy Fury Expansion Releasedlc releaseMilestoneCrusader Kings II: Holy Fury will be available on November 13, 2018.
SteamExtensive Flavor Events for Pregnancynew contentNew events related to pregnancy and childbirth complications.
SteamNew Crusade Events Addednew contentChance for Crusader States to appear and reworked Shepherds Crusade.
Steam - 1 eventRework of Elective Succession Systemnew content
Discussion on the rework of the elective succession system as part of the upcoming Holy Fury expansion.
Steam - 1 eventClergy Interactions Revampquality of life
Quality of life update to the interface, AI behavior and additional flavor regarding the Papacy.
Steam - 1 eventCoronation Ceremonies for Catholicsnew content
Introduction of new Coronation Ceremonies feature for Catholic characters.
Steam - 1 event
- 4 eventsAccess Codes for Previous Versionssystem
Access codes for previous versions will be available on the Paradox Plaza website after linking accounts.
SteamNew System for Accessing Previous Game VersionssystemIntroduction of a new system requiring a Paradox Account to access earlier versions of PDS titles due to GDPR compliance.
SteamInstructions for Switching to Old Branch VersionssystemDetailed steps provided for players to switch to older game versions using the new system.
SteamLinking Steam and Paradox Accounts RequiredsystemPlayers must link their Steam account to their Paradox Account to obtain codes for previous game versions.
Steam - 1 eventHotfix for Mod Crashesbug fix
A small hotfix patch related to mod crashes has been released under the number 2.8.3.2.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction of The Kill List featurenew content
A new feature in the upcoming Holy Fury expansion that tracks all kills a character has made.
Steam - 1 eventFix for overly self-sacrificing AIai
Resolved a bug where the AI was exhibiting overly self-sacrificing behavior.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction of Legendary Bloodlines Featurenew contentMilestone
Legendary Bloodlines are modifiers passed down from a specific character, the Founder, enhancing dynasty gameplay.
Steam - 11 eventsCrusader Kings II: Holy Fury Expansiondlc releaseMilestone
The newest and one of the most wide-ranging expansions to Crusader Kings II, introducing new gameplay features and mechanics.
SteamLegendary Bloodlinesnew contentDescendants of great warrior heroes gain bonuses based on their ancestors' accomplishments.
SteamWarrior Lodgesnew contentJoin a Pagan warrior lodge to raid and unlock powerful allies and military skills.
SteamFree Update with Major ChangeschangesMilestoneA major free update for all players, including changes to how Crusades work.
SteamShattered and Random Worldsnew contentStart your game on a fictional map of Europe or a random map with historical analogues.
SteamPagan Rulers Can Design Reformed Paganismnew contentMilestonePagan rulers who reform their religion can design a new Reformed Paganism with options for peace or war.
SteamSainthood Mechanicnew contentPious Catholics can become canonized, enhancing their descendants' value.
SteamSway or Antagonize NeighborsgameplayPlayers can win over vassals through charm or provoke conflicts.
SteamNew Succession Lawsnew contentPagan Elder Council can decide realm division, or rulers can challenge brothers for unity.
SteamCoronations for Feudal Kingsnew contentFeudal kings and emperors must find clergy to crown them, emphasizing the divine right of kings.
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