About This Game

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Alright, so here’s the deal: you’re the boss of your noble family in the Middle Ages, and it’s up to you to make your dynasty the stuff of legends. It’s not just about going to war (though, yeah, there’s a lot of that). You’ve gotta be smart—make deals, manage your kingdom, and maybe backstab a few people along the way. This is Crusader Kings III, where strategy meets drama, and every move you make echoes through generations.

Pick a starting point in 867 or 1066 and start building your empire. You’ll claim lands, titles, and vassals, but don’t get too comfy—your character eventually kicks the bucket. No worries, though, your heirs take over, whether you planned for them or… didn’t.

The game’s world is massive and alive, full of knights, spies, jesters, and, uh, scandalous love affairs. The characters are wild—some you’ll love, some you’ll betray, and some you’ll straight-up execute. The map stretches from the frozen Nordic lands to Africa and all the way to Burma. Conquer everything, rule everything, and don’t let anyone forget your name.

Your character’s personality, choices, and lifestyle decide how they act and scheme. Wanna be feared? Rule like a tyrant. Wanna be loved? Do good deeds. Oh, and genetics matter too—your kids can inherit your brilliance or your not-so-brilliant traits (oops).

Got an heir that’s not cutting it? You can either teach them yourself, marry them off, or, uh, find “other” solutions. Customize your ruler, their house, and all their quirks—good and bad.

Power’s a tricky game. Grant titles to keep people loyal, or just take the crown for yourself. Be careful, though. Rivals, rebels, and even shady concubines might be plotting against you. Get sneaky—hire spies, blackmail enemies, or maybe even… murder. Or charm your way to the top; bards and ballads can work wonders.

When it’s time to fight, assemble your army, bring in badass knights, and crush your enemies. Raid, plunder, or even hire mercenaries to handle the messy work. You can go full-on holy ruler and team up with the church, or create your own faith and see how that plays out.

Invent cool stuff, build epic castles, and make your kingdom rich and secure. There’s no one way to play—every decision, every event, and every character shapes your story. Write your legacy, and maybe (just maybe) go down in history as the greatest ruler ever.

System Requirements

Windows

macOS

SteamOS + Linux

Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2120 / AMD® FX 6350
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2GB) / Intel® Iris Pro™ 580 / Intel® Iris® Plus G7 / AMD® Radeon™ Vega 11
Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1650 (4GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8GB)
Storage: 8 GB available space

Minimum:
OS: Catalina (MAC OS X 10.15)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-7820HQ
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD® Radeon™ PRO 560 (4 GB)
Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended:
OS: Catalina (MAC OS X 10.15)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7600K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD® Radeon™ PRO 580 (8GB)
Storage: 8 GB available space

Minimum:
OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2120 / AMD® FX 6350
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2GB) / Intel® Iris Pro™ 580 / Intel® Iris® Plus G7 / AMD® Radeon™ Vega 11
Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended:
OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1650 (4GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8GB)
Storage: 8 GB available space