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Crusader Kings 3 to release September 1st, 2020 (Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC)
- Thread starter Uzzy
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Even though I've enjoyed every Paradox game on release, this is a friendly reminder that the game might be rough at launch. It's a trained expectation for fans at this point.
I'm still excited though! One step closer to Europa Universalis V also!
...would prefer Vicky 3 though
I'm still excited though! One step closer to Europa Universalis V also!
...would prefer Vicky 3 though
Lot of preview coverage out there, too. Here are a couple from IGN from a guy who has like 3k hours in CK2.
Can I really trust somebody who didnt talk about incest and horses in a CK video?
Yep, Day 1.
I can't see any news from Paradox on the multiplayer side of things. EU4 doesn't have it because 'they use different networking backends', but that might change for CK3. Maybe.
Interesting quote from the Steam FAQ. Looks like they're going with larger/more expensive expansions than other Paradox games with smaller content packs around specific themes in between.
It seems to be the new path done by EU4 (and Imperator and Stellaris).
I quite like it although in most cases the Flavor Packs are grossly expensive and tend to break the game balance.
The only thing I want is for them to make some of the core changes to the game done in Big Expansions more core of the game to avoid the problem with feature blob EU4 has, where there are a ton of good ideas half way done because they were created for a DLC and later on abandoned.
I know they promised lately they will be doing like Stellaris, were the new additions are core parts that get balanced and improved through new patches, and that they said that CK3 will be similar but still... not trusting them too much.
Base game. You need to buy DLC.
all the Paradox expansion and new game releasedated are a joy.
Now we just need the announcement of vicky 3.
Now we just need the announcement of vicky 3.
So Rule Britannicas, then Emperor type expansions.
Even within that though this might be different just because of the size? Emperor has been in development a long time and is what, $20? These will be $30.
I think they are just raising the price. Emperor is basically a "I am sorry" DLC after several fuck-ups to the communnity (and probably an end-cycle DLC such as CK2s "Holy Fury") so they are putting everything on it without caring so much for the price (as a fuck ton of people will buy it).
Although I expect more expansions that are high quality, as they seemed to realize they make more money with them even if they take longer than worse ones, as people will buy them en masse.
Ugh, that's a bummer. I don't think I'm going to buy up DLCs on the Windows Store/Xbox platform, so it makes this a while lot less sweet :(
Crusader Kings III Rides to Glory on September 1 - Xbox Wire
Today, we’re very happy to announce that we have set a release date for Crusader Kings III. The sequel to one of our most beloved grand strategy games will be available on September 1 with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). In CK3, you guide a royal dynasty through centuries of war, romance and...
news.xbox.com
Emperor is 20$ because EU4 expansions are at that price.
Its way bigger than usual and has been in development for way longer, so if they had a blank slate(as they have with CK3) it would defnintively cost more.
Awesome, thanksCrusader Kings III Rides to Glory on September 1 - Xbox Wire
Today, we’re very happy to announce that we have set a release date for Crusader Kings III. The sequel to one of our most beloved grand strategy games will be available on September 1 with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). In CK3, you guide a royal dynasty through centuries of war, romance and...
CKIII on Gamepass is my attempt to get into this part of the Paradox Universe properly. LET'S DO IIIIT.
p.s. Victoria III plz, I want a CK-EU-Viccy save.
p.s. Victoria III plz, I want a CK-EU-Viccy save.
Its a good way to try the game and see if you like it, taking into account the steep learning curve. Then you can buy it on GoG / Steam.
A carrot without a stick. No one would really care what Epic did if they still let the games go on Steam at same time.
You can try the game out at launch and then get the Royal Edition (includes season pass) when it goes on a Steam sale later for like 50% off.
I also wouldn't buy any DLC off Microsoft because of the folder locks that prevent modding. Paradox games tend to get modding communities. Makes the GP version quite a lot less sweet.
Yeah, that's what I'll do. I already own all other PDX games on Steam, so this is the first one I'll actually try first on XGP, it's just a bummer to know I would still need to get it on Steam when the DLCs start hitting.
I wish Paradox would just launch their own subscription service and make this whole thing easier, I'd be there day 1.
Even if they made Vicky 3 they would butcher the pop system. I know it. You know it. They just would.
Yeah, larger/meatier expansions at a higher price are here to stay. There was serious fanbase burnout on the constant churn of rushed expansions CK2 and EU4 (And initially HoI4) were getting a few years ago culminating in a rather sizable Review Bomb - Stellaris's blank slate provided them a fresh start to experiment with cooking expansions longer and putting more work into them, and judging by the way they've stated CK3's GaaS model as is, I'd say the experiment worked out.
DLC is available to be bought on the Microsoft Store. I guess this business model is doing really well for Paradox.
I guess we'll see. I hope that because they specifically says they want to take longer to make bigger/better expansions that'll actually be the case.
That said, all of my favorite Stellaris DLC is the smaller/cheaper story packs anyway.
What is dead may never die!
Between Stellaris and Vicky 2 I'm convinced Paradox just isn't great at handling pops.