Crusader Kings II — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Hotfix Patch 3.3.5.1 | 2021-09-28 | Hi all! We received reports that our recent patch caused problems with the Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter DLC, and may have affected several mods as well. Thanks for letting us know! We've launched hotfix patch 3.3.5.1 to address the issue. Link to the forum thread. |
| CKII Subscription Service Update | 2021-09-16 | Hi all! We have a small update we’d like to share with you about the subscription service for Crusader Kings II. There are many players out there who are only discovering CKII now, through our subscription service, and we wanted to give you something extra as a thank you. CKII subscribers can now unlock: A set of never before released key art and made these available as wallpapers. Available after having been subscribed 45 days. The link to these wallpapers can be shared with anyone. A customised Spotify list with tracks from the various Crusader Kings II soundtracks. Available after having been subscribed 75 days. The link to this playlist c |
| CKII Subscription Service | 2021-02-18 | Howdy all, Sorry for the surprise information after not hearing from us for a while, but we have some super cool stuff to tell you. We are glad to bring you the launch of a new subscription service to the Crusader Kings 2 Game experience! Crusader Kings II is now available via subscription, giving users a convenient way to enjoy all of the medieval plotting and politicking that has made Crusader Kings a beloved game for strategists and role players alike. Subscribers will have automatic access to every piece of Crusader Kings II content with no other purchases necessary. Things to look forward to in this Subscription Service: 13 major expansi |
| Patch for MAC users: OSX Big Sur | 2021-02-08 | Hello Kings & Queens! We have published a patch addressing the launch issues for MAC users, on OSX Big Sur. Crusader Kings II now handles Big Sur, so you can now dive again in-game with your preferred OS. Thanks for playing CK2! |
| Long Live the King! | 2020-09-01 | The realm rejoices as Paradox Interactive announces the launch of Crusader Kings III, the latest entry in the publisher’s grand strategy role-playing game franchise. Advisors may now jockey for positions of influence and adversaries should save their schemes for another day, because on this day Crusader Kings III can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $49.99/ £41.99/ €49.99 on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/Crusader_Kings_III/ Crusader Kings III is the newest entry in the fabled grand strategy franchise. Guide a royal house through history, governing land, culture, religion, military operations and more in this ga |
| 🎉 CK3 OFFICIAL RELEASE STREAM - Join us at 17:30 CEST! 🎉 | 2020-09-01 | Join us today, 1st of September at 17:30 CEST, on Twitch for the Release Stream of Crusader Kings III! ► Twitch - Paradox Interactive |
| CK3 - August Update | 2020-08-28 | Welcome to our August Update in which we discuss the development of Crusader Kings 3. In this last Monthly Update before release, we discuss Performance & AI, Modding, Legacies and Achievements! 🩸 Don't forget to join our Official Discord to discuss the game with fans and devs. Want to deep dive in our developer diaries from August? Here are a few links! Dev Diary #36: Performance & AI Dev Diary #37: Modding Dev Diary #38: Legacies Dev Diary #39: Achievements |
| Monarch's Journey - Stefan the First-Crowned - New Challenges! | 2020-08-21 | An all new ruler joins the Monarch's Journey! Stefan the First-Crowned will be available to play in CK2 on Aug. 22 at 13:00 CEST! Crusader Kings 2 - Free to Play As a reminder: the Monarch’s Journey is a new way of exploring the world of Crusader Kings and will help you earn cosmetic add-ons for Crusader Kings III through Ruler Challenges. The Ruler Challenges present you with a new realm with a specific objective to achieve. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran The Monarch’s Journey is your chance to (re)learn parts of the game, try new worlds and new ways of play in our infinite medieval sandbox! |
| Monarch's Journey - Grand Mayor Botstain of Gotland - New Challenges! | 2020-08-07 | An all new ruler joins the Monarch's Journey! Grand Mayor Botstain of Gotland will be available to play in CK2 on Aug. 11 at 13:00 CEST! Crusader Kings 2 - Free to Play As a reminder: the Monarch’s Journey is a new way of exploring the world of Crusader Kings and will help you earn cosmetic add-ons for Crusader Kings III through Ruler Challenges. The Ruler Challenges present you with a new realm with a specific objective to achieve. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran The Monarch’s Journey is your chance to (re)learn parts of the game, try new worlds and new ways of play in our infinite medieval sandbox! |
| Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (5/5) | 2020-07-27 | Read the final winners of our Stories competition! Have a look at the first places! 👑 ► GamesOnHardMode (Most Comical) told the story of Duke Morcar of York! ► Bianka B. (Most Dramatic) wrote "Matilda of Tuscany", an excellent AAR story! 🎭 Feast your eyes, click here! |
| Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (4/5) | 2020-07-20 | Each Monday the Crusader Kings Team shares two of the winners of our Stories competition! This week, let's have a look at the second places! 👑 ► Alex T (Most Comical) came up with an extraordinary comic you don't want to miss! ► Linnea S. (Most Dramatic) shared an excellent piece of artwork with a short story. 🎭 Feast your eyes, click here! |
| Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (3/5) | 2020-07-13 | Each Monday the Crusader Kings Team shares two of the winners of our Stories competition! This week we take a look at the third places with Daniel B / McDanny (Most Comical) and Matt “The Immortal” Ramsey (Most Dramatic)! 📜 ► Read their Stories on |
| Monarch's Journey - Basarab I of Wallachia - New Challenges! | 2020-07-10 | An all new ruler joins the Monarch's Journey! Mindaugas will be available to play in CK2 on July. 11 at 13:00 CEST! Crusader Kings 2 - Free to Play As a reminder: the Monarch’s Journey is a new way of exploring the world of Crusader Kings and will help you earn cosmetic add-ons for Crusader Kings III through Ruler Challenges. The Ruler Challenges present you with a new realm with a specific objective to achieve. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran The Monarch’s Journey is your chance to (re)learn parts of the game, try new worlds and new ways of play in our infinite medieval sandbox! |
| Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (2/5) | 2020-07-06 | Each Monday the Crusader Kings Team shares two of the winners of our Stories competition! This week we take a look at the fourth places with Pedro 0 (Most Comical) and Jules BK (Most Dramatic)! 📜 ► Read their Stories on crusaderkings.com |
| Crusader Kings II Stories - Winners (1/5) | 2020-06-29 | Each Monday the Crusader Kings Team shares two of the winners of our Stories competition! This week we take a look at the fifth places with Haddock (Most Comical) and Lord Beckett (Most Dramatic)! 📜 ► Read their Stories on crusaderkings.com |
| CK3 - June Update | 2020-06-26 | Welcome to our June Update in which we discuss the development of Crusader Kings 3. This month our team tells you everything about decisions, stress, event scripting and audio in the game! Don't forget to join our Official Discord to discuss the game with fans and devs: Want to deep dive in our developer diaries from June? Here are a few links! Dev Diary #29: Even the Smallest Decision Dev Diary #30: Event Scripting Dev Diary #31: A Stressful Situation Dev Diary #32: Going Medieval on Audio |
| The Summer Sale is here! All CK2 DLCs are discounted at 50%! | 2020-06-25 | Complete your CK2 experience during the Summer sale, all our DLCs are 50% OFF! You will find links to our various expansions below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/210906/Expansion__Crusader_Kings_II_The_Republic/?curator_clanid=3952814 https://store.steampowered.com/app/210908/Expansion__Crusader_Kings_II_The_Old_Gods/?curator_clanid=3952814 https://store.steampowered.com/app/226667/Expansion__Crusader_Kings_II_Sons_of_Abraham/?curator_clanid=3952814 https://store.steampowered.com/app/279600/Expansion__Crusader_Kings_II_Rajas_of_India/?curator_clanid=3952814 https://store.steampowered.com/app/292982/Expansion__Crusader_Kings_II_Charlemagn |
| Crusader Kings II Stories Competition - WINNERS | 2020-06-22 | The Crusader Kings Team has reviewed all entries and selected the winners of our Crusader Kings II Stories Competition. Here are the winners! 👑 Their work will be published in a blog post on our official website every week, starting next week! We are looking forward to share these wonderful stories and art pieces! The winners will have a key for the Royal Edition of Crusader Kings III sent to the email used to enter the competition upon the release of game! ► Discover the winners |
| Crusader Kings II Stories Competition | 2020-06-15 | Our Crusader Kings II Stories competition is slowly drawing to an end! 🎉 Thank you for participating in our Crusader Kings Stories AAR competition. Winners will be announced on our website on June 22, 16:00 CEST. |
| Monarch's Journey - Basarab I of Wallachia - New Challenges! | 2020-06-12 | An all new ruler joins the Monarch's Journey! Basarab I of Wallachia will be available to play in CK2 on June. 13 at 19:00 CET! Crusader Kings 2 - Free to Play As a reminder: the Monarch’s Journey is a new way of exploring the world of Crusader Kings and will help you earn cosmetic add-ons for Crusader Kings III through Ruler Challenges. The Ruler Challenges present you with a new realm with a specific objective to achieve. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran The Monarch’s Journey is your chance to (re)learn parts of the game, try new worlds and new ways of play in our infinite medieval sandbox! |