The new Crusader Kings 3: Coronations Event Pack is now available, bringing with it the grand tradition of crowning rulers in medieval fashion. Players can host elaborate coronations, take oaths to shape their reign, and navigate the political intrigue of vassals and detractors. This feature ties directly into the game’s character-driven storytelling, offering new opportunities to legitimize rule and create memorable dynastic moments.
Alongside the paid expansion content, update 1.17.0 Ascendant introduces a wealth of changes, including fresh events, AI adjustments, and bug fixes. From new artifacts and bow inspirations to fixes for activities, feasts, and nomad upgrades, the patch delivers a refined experience for both new and returning rulers. Players will find enhanced flavor and stability as they lead their dynasty through medieval challenges.
Full Patch Notes
Expansion Features (Paid):
- Added Coronation activity
- New game rules for Coronations (optional Crowned laws, emperor rank-up without crown loss)
- New laws for kings and emperors regarding Uncrowned, Crowned, or Anointed status
- Uncrowned kings and emperors, along with their spouses, no longer wear crowns
- Coronation Tradition doctrine added to faiths, with variations on anointment requirements
- Faith-based cultural triggers for coronation focus on crowns or regalia
- Two Coronation types: Regular Coronation and Anointment by the Head of Faith
- Request Anointment character interaction with the Head of Faith
- New activity filters for capitals and holy sites within or outside the realm
- Coronations tied into title gain events and additional contexts
- Coronation artifacts (crowns, regalia) accessible through multiple avenues
- Imperial rank-up events reset crown status
- Coronation activity options: Ceremony and Celebrations
- Coronation host intents: Impress Attendees, Embrace Supporters, Weaken Detractors, Exalt the Crown
- Coronation guest intents: Bear Witness, Seize Advantages, Advocate Domain, Profess Rights, Offer Support, Disrupt Loyalists
- 44 prelude phase random host events and 19 guest events
- 28 feast phase random host events and 18 guest events
- Guest intent fulfillment events with rewards
- Critical fail outcomes if disrupt loyalists succeed
- Events tailored for various faiths and governance types
- New Activity Pulse Actions for Coronations
- 10 ceremony phase key events with success-based and regional variations
- Magnificence meter to determine coronation success level
- Scaling rewards and vassal opinions based on magnificence
- New relationship dynamics between Supporters and Detractors
- Coronation activity widget for major Supporters and Detractors
- Added 16 Oaths with unique rewards and conditions
- Oath-tracking story cycle with success and failure events
- New Oath-based buildings and cultural tradition
- Crowning animation, new icons, and coronation illustrations
- AI behavior adjusted to prioritize hosting coronations
Game Content:
- Added bow inspiration type and bows to commission artifact decision
- Bow artifacts increase hunter trait XP gain
- Four new yearly councillor events
- Underaged kings and emperors over 12 now wear crowns
- New camera angles for events with perspective variations
- Eight new feast events
- Added regional/government-based custom loc keys
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed travel window issues during ongoing travel
- Corrected errors in travel and hunt events
- Blocked certain disease recovery events for children
- Fixed Cultivated Sophistication bonus exploit with vassals
- Added cooldown checks for activities with clearer hover information
- Corrected Tsagaan Sar feast flavor events
- Added music variety for nomads
- Fixed ransom system giving full gold instead of set amount
- Adjusted regional background triggers
- Updated holy site backgrounds with fallback options
- Fixed Paiza Office and Skull Collection upgrade effects
- Corrected edge cases in activity invalidation events
- Improved Declaration of Repentance acceptance conditions for lieges
Crusader Kings 3 is a grand strategy role-playing game developed by Paradox Development Studio. It simulates medieval dynastic politics from 867 AD or 1066 AD until 1453 AD, allowing players to manage realms, vassals, and families through warfare, diplomacy, and intrigue. The game first launched for Windows, macOS, and Linux on September 1, 2020, and later arrived on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 29, 2022.
Crusader Kings III: Coronations is available now for PC at $3.99.
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