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Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III
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Paradox Development Studio · Paradox Interactive·-70%$14.99
Oct 30, 2025 · 10mo ago

Update 1.18.0.1

AI summary3mo

Update 1.18.0.1 focuses on stability fixes, genealogical corrections for East Asian dynasties, and balancing for bureaucratic government income and the Dynastic Cycle.

Buffs2

  • Peasant FactionsCounties will no longer immediately form a new Escalated Peasant Faction after one resolves, allowing peasants to stay pacified.immediatedelayed
  • Temple Citadel HoldingsNon-Mandala rulers can now correctly upgrade Temple Citadel Holdings.Mandala onlyAll

Other changes5

  • Peasant FactionsAdjusted modifiers for Escalated factions to prevent rapid flip-flopping between Escalated and Populist factions.
  • Dynastic Cycle
    • Added a catalyst that forces Emperors holding less than 30% of the de-jure Hegemony into the Division Era.Added
    • Ticking Catalyst:Increased the strength of the catalyst that triggers when holding less than 50% of China.stronger
  • Hegemonic Consolidation CBAI rulers are now less likely to use this CB unless they are part of the Dynastic Cycle or have aggressive archetypes.lower
  • Meritocratic Regent SuccessionUpdated candidates to match Japanese Regency succession, making the top ruler's close family valid candidates.Japanese Regency style

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Crusader Kings III · Oct 30, 2025

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Patch history

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  1. Update 1.19.0.6May 25, 2026 · 3mo

    A small update focusing on bug fixes for scheme invitations and disaster lethality.

    +11
  2. Update 1.19.0.5May 7, 2026 · 3mo

    A small bugfix update addressing story cycles, land purchase interactions, and AI behavior following the 1.19 'Scribe' update.

    +52
  3. Update 1.19.0.4Apr 23, 2026 · 4mo

    A small hotfix addressing multiplayer synchronization, trait event frequency, and various UI and localization bugs.

  4. 1.19 "Scribe" Open Beta - Update 1Apr 1, 2026 · 4mo

    A quick beta update for the 1.19 'Scribe' update focusing on community-reported bug fixes, UI polish, and minor balance adjustments to East Asian mechanics.

    +22
  5. Update 1.18.1.1Nov 13, 2025 · 9mo

    Hotfix 1.18.1.1 addresses several crashes, corrects historical starting innovations for Han and Liao, and adjusts specific Men-at-Arms and culture traditions.

    +6
  6. Update 1.18.0.2Nov 4, 2025 · 9mo

    Hotfix 1.18.0.2 addresses stability issues, fixes bugs related to the Celestial government and Hegemony mechanics, and balances Chinese military units and government costs.

    +132
  7. Update 1.17.0.1 & A Long Overdue ApologySep 10, 2025 · 11mo

    Update 1.17.0.1 focuses on fixing bugs and balancing the 'Coronations' DLC, specifically easing the requirements and costs of Oaths and special buildings.

    +131
  8. Update 1.16.2.3Jun 3, 2025 · 14mo

    A small stability and bugfix update focusing on landless adventurers, nomadic rulers, and custom faith icons.

    +2

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