Crusader Kings III — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Crusader Kings III is currently the #91 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 24K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #82 last week).
Last official update Jul 19, 2026 (3 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #91 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 24K
- Genre
- RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Released
- Sep 1, 2020
- Price
- $49.99
- Metacritic
- 91
- Steam reviews
- 96K
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3
Eight more games will leave PC Game Pass at the end of July, including heavy hitters CK3, Mount and Blade 2, Rain World, and Whiskerwood. Read the full story on PCGamesN: PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3
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News
Faith, Power, and the Medieval Church - A Crusader Kings III Documentary
In the latest episode of our ongoing documentary series, medieval historian Eleanor Janega explores the real history at the heart of our upcoming Core Expansion for Crusader Kings III: By God Alone. Filmed inside one of London’s oldest medieval churches, this video enters a…
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News
Crusader Kings III × Dogecore: A Collection for the Chronically Medieval
Rule kingdoms. Wear the trauma. The medieval era wasn't pretty, and neither are you. Crusader Kings III has teamed up with Dogecore to bring you a collection that captures every glorious, cursed corner of the game you know and love. From hoodies and tees to tote bags and…
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News
By God Alone Dev Diary #4 - Christian Church Situation
Greetings! You may remember me from the days of Khans of the Steppe, but today I am here to welcome you to another By God Alone dev diary. When we set out to rework how Christianity feels in Crusader Kings III, we kept returning to the same question: how do you make a thousand…
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Release
Crusader Kings III - By God Alone expansion coming September 30
Crusader Kings III from Paradox Interactive is set to get even bigger, with the By God Alone expansion coming September 30th bringing new ways to play. Read the full article here:
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Release
The next Crusader Kings 3 expansion is finally giving religion a complete makeover
I certainly wouldn't accuse Crusader Kings 3 of feeling shallow; Paradox's medieval grand strategy game continues to spawn fresh tales of political intrigue and family drama almost six years on from launch. One aspect core to the era that has always felt ripe for expansion…
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News
Crusader Kings III: By God Alone - Available September 30th
Navigate through a medieval era with a rich religious life in Crusader Kings III: By God Alone, our latest Core Expansion releasing on September 30th! Wrestle with sin as your rulers try to live up to the tenets of their faith and tangle with church authorities who have power on…
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News
Crusader Kings 3 devs Paradox will make the roaming mercenary lifestyle of playing as a landless adventurer free for everyone later this year
While Crusader Kings 3 typically deals in the fantasy of sitting on a big chair in one place and shouting at underlings, roaming its world as a the unlanded leader of a band of travelling adventurers is just as fun and arguably the best way to kick off a custom dynasty. Up to…
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News
Dev Diary #203 - Adventurer Changes
Greetings! Alexander Oltner here, Game Director for Crusader Kings III. Today's diary is a little different from our recent ones, in that it's not about a new mechanic we're building for an expansion, but about something we've already made. So, let's talk about Landless…
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News
Makeship | Genius & Lunatic Pin Pack - Last Chance
A Genius would have claimed this weeks ago. A Lunatic would have forgotten entirely. Either way, your last chance is here. We partnered with Makeship to bring two of CK3's most iconic traits to life as a dual pin set. Whether you're the calculated ruler who schemes three wars…
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News
Crusader Kings 3's new republics get to the heart of its politics at a more manageable size
Upcoming Crusader Kings 3 expansion Silk and Silver promises to "rework the economy of the entire game," from the widespread integration of trade across the world to the introduction of merchant governments and republics. These allow you to run what are effectively small…
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News
Silk & Silver Dev Diary #4 - Republics Vision
Hello there! Today, we are going to take a look at republics. We talked a little bit about them in both the announcement video and the original Silk & Silver vision dev diary, but today we will go a bit more into the weeds. Without further ado, let’s get started. To start us…
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About Crusader Kings III
Your legacy awaits. Choose your noble house and lead your dynasty to greatness in a Middle Ages epic that spans generations. War is but one of many tools to establish your reign, as real strategy requires expert diplomatic skill, mastery of your realm, and true cunning . Crusader Kings III continues the popular series made by Paradox Development Studio, featuring the widely acclaimed marriage of immersive grand strategy and deep, dramatic medieval roleplaying. Take command of your house and expand your dynasty through a meticulously researched Middle Ages. Begin in 867, 1066 or 1178 and claim lands, titles, and vassals to secure a realm…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 Storage: 20 GB available space
- Languages
- English * , French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Japanese * languages with full audio support
- DLC
- 33 available on Steam
Frequently asked questions
- Is Crusader Kings III free to play?
- Crusader Kings III is a paid game ($49.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Crusader Kings III update?
- The most recent official update is "PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3" (Jul 19, 2026), categorized as News. Eight more games will leave PC Game Pass at the end of July, including heavy hitters CK3, Mount and Blade 2, Rain World, and Whiskerwood. Read the full story on PCGamesN: PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3
- How many people play Crusader Kings III?
- Crusader Kings III peaked at 24K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #91 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #82 the previous week).
- When was Crusader Kings III released?
- Crusader Kings III was released on Sep 1, 2020 by Paradox Development Studio.
- What kind of game is Crusader Kings III?
- Crusader Kings III is a RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Crusader Kings III and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.