When the release date ofCrusader Kings 3was announced, it was met with delight by fans. 8 years after the previous game in the series, it was easily time for a sequel, andCrusader Kings 3seems to have delivered, judging by reviews.
Paradox creates and maintains a lot of diverse strategy games, so the gameplayCrusader Kings 3brings to the table is easily distinguished from the rest of its library. Players take on the roles of medieval kings attempting to expand and stabilize their kingdoms as best they can. There is a lot to play within the base game, but that is not nearly enough for many players.Crusader Kings 2had a lot of mods, and it looks likeCrusader Kings 3is carrying on the tradition. Here are some of the best mods created by players so far.
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Sunset Invasion
Named after DLC forCrusader Kings 2, the Sunset Invasion mod adds Native American kingdoms to interact with, as well as a morality aspect to those interactions. Players can gain or lose Amity or Respect from the kingdoms across the sea through their actions, and there are new resources, cultures, and religions to discover. Thereligion and culture systems ofCrusader Kings 3are already pretty robust, and ripe for more to be added. The mod is not considered finished by its creator, but is playable from the Steam workshop.
Daddy Pika’s Cheat Menu
There are manycheat commands forCrusader Kings 3, which can affect all stats in the game. However, it can be annoying to manually shift the stats through cheat commands. Daddy Pika’s Cheat Menu makes using them much easier and simpler for players. Opening the menu allows players to adjust anything in the game they wish. This amount of control is great when testing the game’s limits in certain respects, or trying to find hidden or rare interactions.
Princes of Darkness
While it has been confirmed thatCrusader Kings 3will not rehash old DLClike Sunset Invasion, the same definitely does not hold true for its mods. Princes of Darkness is one of the most popularCrusader Kings 2mods that has transitioned fully toCrusader Kings 3. Based on the vampire mythos set up in stories likeVampire: The Masquerade, it lets players become Vampire Kings and rule using magic and supernatural powers. Fans of the Vampire factions inTotal War: Warhammermay want to give this one a try.
The Bronze Age: Maryannu
Another oldCrusader Kings 2mod with a fresh coat of paint, this one changes the entire game by setting it in, well, the Bronze Age. Different issues and ruler concerns await, as well as a radically different map. Playing a Bronze Age ruler is a different experience, and a much earlier era to twist history from.
Brighter Portraits
This mod is exactly what it says on the tin: brighter portraits for characters. Nowthe traits ofCrusader Kings 3’s kings can shine through much more clearly.
