First Two Parts of Package Arrive Next Week
STOCKHOLM - 08 October 2026 - Crusader Kings III for XBOX Series X|S and Playstation 5 reaches new heights with Chapter IV, a compilation of material new for the platforms, highlighting exciting new aspects of medieval life and adding even more historical color and flavor, available on 15 October. The highlight of Chapter IV is the major expansion All Under Heaven, which expands the game map to include medieval East Asia, including China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Developed by Room 8 Group in partnership with Paradox Interactive, Crusader Kings III for XBOX Series X|S and Playstation 5 is a grand strategy role-playing game set in a deeply researched and richly drawn medieval world of kings and caliphs, knights and knaves.Chapter IV has already found great success on the PC platform, and we are excited to bring new experiences into the console space.
The components of Chapter IVare:
- Crowns of the World Instant Unlock: Available immediately upon purchase of Chapter IV, this pack includes six new historic royal crowns, four new hairstyles and two new beard designs for character portraits.
- Khans of the Steppe: This Core Expansion pack focuses on greater historic detail and flavor for the nomadic tribes, including new game mechanics like herd migration and clan politics.
- Coronations: This event pack highlights the decisions a ruler must make upon taking the throne. Prepare an elaborate coronation,to display your wealth and power to vassals and rivals alike.
- All Under Heaven: This Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III extends the game map to include China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Explore new types of government, for each region, special events, decisions and roles for characters as you prepare original alternate histories of a medieval world that you will shape, unseen in any previous Crusader Kings game.
The 15 October launch of Chapter IV will include the release of both the Coronations event pack and the Khans of the Steppe expansion pack. All Under Heaven will come later. Please check your regional storefront for pricing information on the Chapter and each part of the chapter’s content..
Master the horse and bow while navigating tricky clan politics in Khans of the Steppe, a new core expansion for Crusader Kings III on XBOX Series X|S and Playstation 5, and the first major component of Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV. Launch raids on your neighbors, building your herds and amassing enough power to become the Khan of Khans and, maybe, the ruler of the world.
Highlights of Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe include:
- Nomadic Government: Embrace a new way to rule. Nomadic Governments revolve around the lifeblood of your people; your Herd. Govern your realm through migration, keeping your population mobile and resilient. Increase your Dominance and bind your subjects to your will by ensuring their Obedience.
- The Steppe Region: Experience the challenges of life on the Great Steppe. The Steppe Season system changes the fertility of its lands over time, forcing you to adapt and migrate. Seek greener pastures, claim new territories, and dominate this vast and untamed region.
- Tributaries System: Forge alliances and secure resources with a new type of subject relationship. Tributaries offer a more flexible alternative to vassalage, granting unique benefits for overlords and subjects while allowing for independence and adaptability.
- Become the Scourge of God: Take on the mantle of the Great Khan and unite the Steppe under your iron rule. Lead devastating conquests across the known world, crushing empires beneath your banner as you fulfill the prophecy of the "Scourge of God."
- Mongolian Flavor: Dive deep into the traditions and culture of the Mongols. Begin your journey with a new Bookmark as Temüjin, the young and ambitious Genghis Khan, poised to change history forever. Experience the Kurultai council and a new Mongolian succession type. Engage in immersive new activities and traditions such as new year’s celebrations with Tsagaan Sar.
Coronations is an event pack for Crusader Kings III that adds a new activity for your ruler and related events. A Coronation ceremony allows kings and emperors to solemnize their reign, impress dignitaries and engage in a little scheming. Even if your character isn’t being crowned, they may attend as a guest and get some noble work done.
Key Features of Crusader Kings III: Coronations include:
- New Activity: Coronations
- Legitimize your rule through grand coronations that will impress your vassals and neighboring rulers
- Maneuver around faction members and detractors, hopefully forging a magnificent coronation from dangerous circumstances
- Bring together your vassals for a grand ceremony to celebrate your new rule of the realm
- Oaths
- Take an oath after your coronation and declare an objective for your rule
For additional information, please contact:
Paradox Interactive Public Relations Team
Email: pr@paradoxinteractive.com
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.
The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.
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