Crusader Kings III explores all of the challenges of being a medieval monarch, from taxation to war, to illicit trysts with chambermaids. It released in Sept. 2020 when we needed immersive gaming experiences more than ever. Now, its new expansion, All Under Heaven, extends the dynasty into East and Southeast Asia.
Unlike many strategy games in which you are immortal ruler, Crusader Kings 3 is all about keeping your family in power. As in real world history, your worst enemies are often your own family. There aren't a whole lot of strategy games in which your own wife or son might be the one to plunge the knife into your back. As long as you have an heir, your family will keep going and keep seeking all the power it can seize.
China: The Mandate of Heaven
Ascend to the highest tier of power with the new Hegemony title, reigning supreme over all empires in the Chinese region.
Navigate the Dynastic Cycle, a living system of stability and chaos. Exploit periods of instability to rise to power and reshape the political landscape.
Explore the Celestial government system, unique to China. Earn Merit through deeds or the Imperial Examinations, gaining favor and influence.
Manage the Imperial Treasury to fund Great Projects, defend against disasters, or expand your influence with statecraft and might.
Japan: Rise of the Shogunate
Take control of a Japanese house and forge your destiny. Rise through the intricate courtly system to become a mighty Shogun or Kampaku regent.
Strengthen your position through alliances, intrigue, and ritual, or unite the houses through the strength of your samurai armies; which path you take is for you to decide.
Lead the Imperial Yamato house to restore power to the Emperor, ushering in an age of imperial grandeur.
Experience the rich cultural traditions of Japan, where honor and scandal intertwine, shaping the lives of lords and vassals alike.
Southeast Asia: God-Kings and Temple Empires
Rule as a Devaraja with the Mandala Government, uniting tributaries into vast, temple-centered empires.
Pay tribute to the God King by performing Tributary Missions as a Tributary ruler, increasing favor with your subjects.
Explore the Silk Road, new Starting Bookmarks and Historical Flavor
Thrive along the expansive Silk Road by profiting from the wealth and innovations of China, even if you are far beyond its borders.
New historical starting bookmarks bring fresh perspectives and new challenges. Play as iconic characters from the past or forge your unique path.
Immerse yourself in Asia's cultural, artistic, and historical nuances with new throne rooms, events, and traditions.