What changed in Crusader Kings III in 2022

The Robe update revamped the bookmark screen and added a full set of art for tenets.

Hovering over nicknames now reveals their meanings, adding depth to character lore.

A new system for gaining nicknames passively, reflecting character status with over 200 appropriate nicknames.

Players can now save custom rulers, enhancing gameplay customization.

The Robe update included various balance adjustments and AI improvements.

Mozarabs can now use a strong hook to coerce the Pope into binding with Rome.

Ability to save and load custom characters for multiple playthroughs.

Redesigned bookmark screen for new scenarios, featuring a streamlined layout.

Zandaqa can now have their pledge of submission rejected by the Caliph, with an in-game letter sent.

New illustrations created for every tenet in the game that previously lacked one.

Fix AI feud seduction targeting wrong spouse.

Fix offer vassalization being slow if you had too many neighbors and vassals due to evaluating opinion too many times too slowly.

Handle dead/alive for memories more consistently.

Completely rebalanced Crusade Kingdom Selection for more variation in targets.

Feuds can now only be started against Houses with at least 5 adult members and with Heads within one title tier of your own.

Fixed a missing equals sign in the Loyalty trait definition.

Catholic Crusades are now less likely to select kingdoms in the African interior.

Crusades now check for current military strength when excluding target kingdoms instead of max military strength.

Fixed pilgrimage.6007 so it does not fire for blind characters.

Fixed incorrectly displayed/repeating Coat of Arms during longer sessions.

Reduced frequency of Feud start events.

Fixed missing adult and other checks in the A Man in Our Bed event.

Fixed yearly.9110 missing an equals sign, also adjusted down dynasty prestige.

Fixed rivals not being less likely to accept alliance proposals.

Added explanation of Feud reward modifiers to encyclopedia entry.

Distance is now a greater factor when determining a crusade target.

Fixed an issue where Cautious Economical AI's weren't cautious enough in the early stages of the game.

Fixed issue where Feud scale tip tooltips would be repeated.

Fixed Guanche Vaulter Infantry leaping across the world as mercenaries.

Fixed so that Crusades cannot target an area below 5 counties in size.

Fixed Vengeance event firing alongside At My Mercy for Norse characters who captured a rival in battle.

Slightly relaxed requirements for Reviving Taltoism to make it more achievable in 1066.

Fixed Feuds starting from murders where the murderer is still a secret.

AI can no longer hire and fire court position in the same decision cycle, fixing prestige deficits.

Fixed MAX_RECURSIVE_DEPTH error in Chinese localization.

Fixed grammar of Ibn Marwan of Badajoz's bookmark character.

AI House members in Feuds will now be much more likely to start schemes against their enemies.

Characters will now be more reluctant to allow Feud enemies to raise their children.

Characters will now be more likely to join schemes against Feud house members.

Added a 25 year cooldown between Feuds.

Added additional missing checks for the A Man in Our Bed event.

Fixed an issue where Unpredictable Economical AI's didn't build enough new holdings.

Fixed bp1_yearly.5704 missing an is_adult check.

Addressed an issue affecting game launch on older CPUs that do not support AVX.

AI will now better utilize diplomatic tools and strive for realm consolidation.

AI will now consider taking on Tyranny to consolidate their domain, based on personality traits.

AI will now use gold more effectively, focusing on building rather than just waging wars.

AI rulers will now fall into one of four economic archetypes: Warlike, Cautious, Builder, or Unpredictable.

Fix for AI rulers of the same faith not joining in defense during Holy Wars.

AI will actively seek to vassalize neighbors, making vassalization a viable alternative to military conquest.

For the 'Consolidate the Canaries' decision

Preventing players from accessing their tooltips

On the different counties for the Toledan Nights event

Iberia should now have much fewer provinces becoming Sephardi

The Vaulter Infantry is now properly unlocked

For forming the Canaries

Several historical figures have been added to the game, including Abbas ibn Firnas, al-Zahrawi, and others, who can appear under specific circumstances.

Corrected an issue causing a crash when court events timed out.

Corrected an issue with AI Clan characters using Conquest CB.

Fixed the issue where the King of Asturias starts with negative prestige in the 867 bookmark.

Introducing a new game rule for the Dissolution Faction along with feature tweaks for rebalancing.

Resolved issue where Northern hairstyles were not accessible for Northern characters.

Corrected the achievement that was being awarded upon seducing or romancing anyone.

Resolved the AVX issue affecting CPU support after the release of Flavor Pack 2.

Fixed crashes occurring when changing amenities; workaround involves switching from Tribal to Feudal.

A fix for the AVX issue that prevents some players from starting the game.

Canary Islands will receive their own pagan faith and monolithic ambitions.

Introducing new events related to Sephardic Jews and Conversos with interesting choices.

Rulers can transition out of tribal government while retaining native faiths without reforming them.

A new major multi-stage Struggle feature simulating large-scale conflicts across Iberia.

Crusader Kings III's Flavor Pack ‘Fate of Iberia’ is now available.

New 3D models and environments, including holdings, units, and ships, have been added.

A richly themed soundtrack has been added to enhance the Iberian experience.

New thematic buildings, artifacts, and dynasties introduced in the Iberian setting.

Improved visuals for several historical characters.

A series of new thematic events and decisions unique to Iberia have been introduced.

The AI will stop the endless loop of hiring and firing court positions.

Includes State Ransom, Ritualized Friendship, Tabletop Warriors, and Malleable Subjects.

Includes Chalice of Dona Urraca, Santiago aquamanile, and more.

Updated UI skin for Iberian Heritage cultures and characters.

Added new audio cues when waging war in Iberia.

Decide the fate of the Iberian peninsula with new interactions, casus belli, and decisions.

New themed customization options for the Royal Court, including thrones and council weapons.

New Iberian-inspired artifacts, heirlooms, and treasures available for players.

Stunning new art, including loading screens and icons, along with a revamped user interface.

Corrected several localization bugs in Spanish and other languages.

Added historic Kingdom of the Visigoths for better tracking.

Insular Christians now have the Rite tenet instead of Pastoral Isolation.

Updated models for cities and castles in Iberia.

New cultures and faiths specific to the Iberian peninsula have been added.

Updated the map for northern Iberia, specifically the kingdom of Aragon, adding new counties and adjusting baronies.

New faction type aimed at destroying the primary title of the top liege, making vassals independent.

Heads of faith can now be set as characters of a different faith, allowing for new dynamics in faith management.

Asturias starts without the feudal elective title law, reflecting historical changes.

Visigothic culture removed from the map in 867 to improve historical accuracy.

Added new options for clan contracts including Marriage Favor, Ghazi, Iqta, and Jizya.

Introduced the Mozarabic strand of Christianity, allowing for unique gameplay experiences.

Introduction of various monuments, including Roman walls and other significant structures.

Several new court artifacts designed to enhance the Iberian aesthetic in the game.

Creation of a unique style of holdings that reflects the cultural mix of the Iberian Peninsula.

Addition of two new sets of army units representing Christian and Muslim styles, each with three tiers.

New headgear, clothes, and hairstyles for both Muslim and Christian characters based on historical examples.

Introduction of new 3D art assets for the Iberian Peninsula, including character outfits and environmental designs.

Allows players to sponsor a golden age, gaining positive modifiers and potential events.

New syncretistic faith with Christian and pagan elements introduced.

New faith added to encourage historical playthroughs and decisions related to the Kingdom of Toledo.

Introduction of struggle-specific events and flavor events to enrich gameplay.

New artifacts including the Bells of Santiago and armillary spheres for players to discover.

Introduction of historical monuments like the Great Mosque of Córdoba and the basilica of Santiago.

A shared Head of Faith mechanic to add dynamism to Iberia's religious landscape.

Two new dynasty legacies focusing on city development and intrigue.

Encourages foreign powers to intervene in the Iberian struggle.

Reworked traditions for Iberian cultures, including hybrid cultures like Sephardi-Norse.

Characters can be classified as Involved, Interloper, or Uninvolved based on their connection to the struggle region.

Struggles can be resolved through complex ending decisions that affect the entire struggle region.

A new long-form conflict mechanic called the Struggle is introduced, focusing on the Iberian peninsula.

Catalysts are gameplay actions that trigger transitions between phases of the Struggle.

The Iberian Struggle features four phases: Opportunity, Hostility, Compromise, and Conciliation.

The Struggle mechanic includes different phases with unique gameplay rules that can change based on player actions.

The Mozarabic faith will be added as part of the new content in the Flavor Pack.

A new 867 bookmark featuring a revamped Iberian cast of characters will be available, enhancing gameplay experience.

A new Flavor Pack titled 'Fate of Iberia' is set to be released on May 31.

The map has been updated to refine county and duchy divisions, cultures, and faiths in the Iberian region.

A new system called the Struggle will be introduced, changing rules and increasing challenges for rulers in the Iberian peninsula.

The release date for PlayStation 5 & Xbox One X|S is set for March 29!

Fixed missing text and tooltips for Cultural Traditions and Cultural Aesthetics in Spanish.

Implementation of a control hierarchy that integrates UI and button control placement for improved gameplay fluidity.

Tree mask assets should now be visible again in the map editor.

Fixed Ivars sons being older than himself in the bookmark screen.

Fixed the Train Commanders task not consistently improving Knights/Commanders and also not boosting the strength of new Men-at-Arms types.

Turkish Eagle achievement should now fire again for new saves.

Utilization of the D-Pad for game navigation instead of a virtual mouse, enhancing user experience.

Map pin portrait no longer freezes animation of all the other portraits of the same character.

Introduction of a new user interface and control scheme tailored for the console version of Crusader Kings III.

Adjusted triggers and localisation for 'Establish the Theravada Faith' decision and event chain.

Fixed CTD happening on loading a save after rejecting a culture conversion request.

Fixed some unnatural looking shadows in certain court room setups.

Trade ports should now be clearer on why they cannot be built when you lack the right cultural tradition or innovation.

Added correct naming of new eye socket types in the Customize Appearance menu.

Holy Orders can no longer raise themselves in wars without a hostile faith participant, even if they are somehow allied in the war.

Fixed county title macros in Korean.

Fixed missing key for culture conversion interaction.

Fix law tooltips in tooltips not showing up correctly.

Fix text offset for icons in law tooltip.

Fixed an issue that caused the game to sometimes incorrectly display your custom Coat of Arms for other dynasties.

Fixed missing translations for the south asian event pool.

Relaxed Turkish Eagle achievement culture criteria to not require branching directly from Turkish or Greek anymore.

Introduction of Radial menus for quick access to character features and map modes.

Vassals can no longer join factions if they have a Truce with their liege.

New feature allowing quick switching between open screen elements and easy map interaction.

Fixed a rare crash that occurred when the AI was forming a new hybrid culture.

Fixed inspired person text not being translated in Korean.

Renaming event description now targets other characters properly.

Fixed an issue that caused the Coat of Arms designer to repeat the same patterns if players were scrolling up and down the list.

Fixed Aslaug, daughter of Ivar the Boneless, being married instead of betrothed at age 1.

Fixed a crash in the map editor.

Update 1.5.1 has been released for PC.

AI's will no longer press factions for Claimants they like if they also like their current liege a lot.

Added more artifact 3D models, including the Throne of Solomon.

Added a Game Rule that destroys empires controlling below 20% of their De Jure counties.

Significantly improved the lighting and shadows in all throne rooms.

A unit stack wanting to resupply will spread out its subunit stacks into neighboring provinces to avoid attrition.

Fixed various localization issues in Spanish.

Added a Game Rule that destroys empires controlling below 20% of their De Jure counties.

Significantly improved the performance of all portraits in the game.

Significantly improved the lighting and shadows in all throne rooms.

AI's will now leave factions more quickly when pleased with their liege.

Significantly improved the performance of all portraits in the game.

Fixed various issues with Hold Court events.

Added multiple new events including hunt events and martial lifestyle events.

Fixed an issue where AI's could get stuck and never go home after a raid.

Fixed several localization issues in Spanish, including alliance popup strings.

Better Coat of Arms designer with new features.

Added new triggers and effects for modding court amenities.

Added several new events, including those related to artifacts and lifestyle.

Improved the performance of the Throne Room scenes.

Tribal Kings and Emperors can now access the Royal Court with specific limitations.

Boosted the control gain from requesting Bailiffs from your Liege in a Petition.

Added events related to losing language and personal artifact claims after losing a war.

AI vassals are now more likely to offer a gift when paying homage.

AI's will now leave factions more quickly when they are pleased with you as their liege.

Renamed the Court tab to Courtiers to differentiate it from Royal Court.

The Chaste trait now only reduces Seduction scheme power.

Enhancements made to the visual effects in throne rooms.

Addressed problems related to disbanding and reforming factions.

Resolved issues with Council Task events, including 'Train Commander'.

Significant improvements made to AI behavior in warfare and crusades.

Resolved the issue where William the Conqueror was not winning as expected.

Corrected issues with AI's ability to demand artifacts.

Tweaked and improved the appearance of the areas around characters’ eyes.

Removed instances of visible debug text.

Fixed Missing translations for Grandeur bar tooltip in Korean and Russian.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from unpausing the game while petitioning their liege.

Fixed missing text and tooltips for Cultural Traditions and Cultural Aesthetics in Spanish.

Updated DNA of historical characters to fix problems with the eyes.

Fixed an issue that caused the player character to appear at their own court instead of their liege’s court when picking the 'Petition Liege' option.

Fixed an issue with the event for the murder scheme to steal an artifact.

Fixed an issue that caused a soft-lock if the player character died during a court event.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from interacting with the UI to adopt a court language.

Fixed instances of texts not having translations in Korean.

Crusader Kings III's first expansion, Royal Court, is now available.

A variety of new events have been introduced in the game.

Return of the inventory system with new artifacts to collect and showcase.

Players can now customize their coat of arms and banners.

Players can step into a fully immersive throne room with various cultural styles.

A greatly overhauled Culture system with new Cultural Traditions and features.

The first expansion for Crusader Kings III, titled Royal Court, is now available for purchase.

A variety of new gameplay features and mechanics have been introduced to enhance the game experience.

Be at least 6 levels above your expected Court Grandeur.

Rule a realm containing at least 10 cultures with 95% or more acceptance of your culture.

Fund an Inspired character's Project, and receive the end result.

Have an artifact in every slot in the Inventory and Royal Court.

Loot an artifact you do not have a claim on and pass it down to your heir.

A mix of easier to harder achievements focusing on new features and interesting challenges.

Reach the maximum amount of Court Grandeur.

Starting and staying as a Jewish ruler in East Africa, rule a Kingdom and diverge your culture.

Appoint a character with a completed Adventure inspiration as your Antiquarian.

Obtain an Epic artifact from an Adventurer Inspiration.

Create a Hybrid Culture.

As a vassal king to an emperor, have a higher court grandeur than they do.

Personally know 10 languages.

With the County of Fika as your primary title, diverge your culture and spread it to 30 Counties.

As the Seljuk Count in Samosata, form Rum and create a Hybrid Culture between Oghuz and Greek.

Have every Royal Court in the world speak your Court Language.

Sponsor 30 successful inspirations in one game.

Starting as the Piasts in 867, rule Poland, adopt Feudalism, and own a Famed or Illustrious-rarity regalia, crown, weapon, and armor.

Starting as the Duke of Ghur in 867 or 1066, conquer the borders of the historical Ghurid Empire.

Create a Divergent Culture.

As a member of the Pugyel Dynasty, re-create the Empire of Tibet.

CK3's expansion, Royal Court, introduces cultural divergence, allowing cultures to shift, grow, or decline over time.

Introducing the first major expansion of Crusader Kings III, Royal Court, featuring new grandeur mechanics.

New system allowing mods to define custom windows in the GUI, enhancing mod compatibility.

Introduced various improvements and changes to modding capabilities in the 1.5 patch.

Introduced various console commands to assist in mod creation and testing.

Expanded modifier support in buildings, allowing for culture-based modifiers and error notifications for invalid types.

Added functionality for mods to break down values in their own UI, improving clarity for custom values.

Added support for same-sex marriage as a new game rule and in mods, including updated AI logic.

Reworked event window with new debug buttons for easier event management and debugging.

Three types of commissionable banners: Dynasty, House, and Realm banners that enhance court grandeur.

War Banners can be gained after battles, displaying the emblem of the defeated side's primary title.

Dynasty banners are tied to Dynasty Renown and can only be commissioned by Dynasty Heads.

Introduction of historical banners, such as the Banner of Muhammad, found by adventurers.

Banners automatically reflect changes in crest designs during gameplay.

Players can commission additional banners at any time through an Antiquarian.

New events for decaying artifacts that allow for selling or repurposing.

Artifacts can gain reputation or stories over time, affecting their status.

Introduction of the Antiquarian who can maintain and repair artifacts.

Players can influence the functionalities of artifacts during their creation.

Players can reforge artifacts into pedestal items for display in their court.

Players can now inscribe their names on artifacts and choose dedications for them.