

The possibility of free-to-play Paradox games has been toyed with in the past, and the company discussed the idea of a “hybrid model” last year – a free-to-play CK2 with loads of DLC to back it up could be the start of just such an experiment. With the version 1.2, you can now create a character up to 100 years old Traits. This mini-mod just adds 20 traits to the Ruler Designer with only one effect: Modify your age. It’s a terrific excuse to get into the grand strategy title, and its massive selection of DLC is also available as part of a wider Paradox sale. Crusader Kings 2 Nexus - Mods and community. You use hundreds of diplomatic interactions between societies, territories, cultures, and religions to build your empire and influence. There’s no end date mentioned in the Steam announcement, you can no longer purchase the game on the official site, and it’s now listed in the free-to-play genre on Steam. Crusader Kings 2 is a complex and intricate game that features the historic grand strategy of the Medieval dynasty.


While it seemed possible this was a promotion for the weekend of PDXCON 2019, the publisher has confirmed during the conference main show that this is a permanent change. There’s a decent chance you’ve picked up the game through its numerous deep discounts and occasional full giveaways, but if not, you’re in luck – it’s now free-to-play. Play all religious orders – choose between the Knight´s Templars, The Knights of St John, The Teutonic Order or the Order of Calatrava and the Order of Santiago.Įngage in fierce multiplayer battles with up to 8 players.Update OctoParadox have confirmed Crusader Kings 2 is now permanently free-to-play.Ĭrusader Kings 2 is probably Paradox’s most successful grand strategy title, though by now it’s had more than a couple of trips around the block. Introduce laws, set taxes and interact with hundreds of courtiers and nobles.Įxperience realtime grand-strategy based on the engine used by the award winning Europa Universalis-series. Reenact the crusades, defend against the Mongol onslaught, and form feudal nation-states in Europe. Historical multiple-choice events will spawn from the actions of your monarch.Įngage in the campaigns of the Hundred Years War, the five Crusades and the Mongol Wars during 400 years of gameplay. Increase the greatness of your lands and your treasure coffins, build Cathedrals and Castles, and combat Highway Robber Bands and defecting vassals. Take control of one of the Great Christian Dynasties of Europe and forge the bonds of your vassals from a circle of friends into a Nation.
