Paradox’ Crusader Kings III game is currently exclusive to PC, but it might change this year.

Crusader Kings III is a strategy game (Paradox is strong in this industry field: they are also behind the Hearts of Iron and the Victoria series) that launched last September on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and Paradox Store. The publisher also stuck a deal with Microsoft to have the game on Xbox Game Pass as well. The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has rated it for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Xbox One. So the console version is coming shortly, possibly including the first expansion (The Royal Court).

Here’s an overview of the game by Paradox: “Choose a royal or noble house from several realms on a map that stretches from Iceland to India, from the Arctic Circle to Central Africa. Guide a dynasty through the centuries, ensuring the security and power of each new generation. Gather new lands and titles to cement your legacy. Be a pious king to bring the religious forces to your side, or strike out on your own, designing your splinter religion and earning everlasting fame or eternal damnation. Knights, peasant revolts, pilgrimages, Viking raiders…experience the drama and pageantry of the Middle Ages.

Adopt one of five different lifestyles, perfecting your skills in military strategy or kingdom management. Acquire character traits that will guide your actions, but beware if you act against your nature! The stress from denying your most authentic self could bring a new host of troubles! Choose appropriate guardians for your heirs, or train them yourself. But what do you do if the legal heir is not quite up to the job? Violent characters may develop a fearsome reputation, cowering your timid subjects into obedience with the dread you inspire.

Recruit man-at-arms units and powerful knights to supplement your royal levies. Research new technologies to increase the wealth and military might of your realm. Hire mercenaries and Holy Orders for your significant wars. Supplement your income with ransomed prisoners or raiding parties on neighbouring domains. Use your spymaster to discover plots against your dynasty and your rule. Recruit agents to assist your schemes to undermine or murder anyone who stands between you and power. Seduce other characters for love or political power. Gather information for blackmailing purposes or call in favours whenever your plans need an extra bit of influence,” the publisher wrote.

The console versions of Crusader Kings III aren’t announced yet. Paradox might be revealing them during Gamescom.

Source: Gematsu