Crusader Kings III
by Paradox Development Studio · published by Paradox Interactive
Released September 1, 2020 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Linux.
About Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
But uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Your cunning is your greatest weapon, and intelligence is the key to all successful strategy. Guard your life and the future of your dynasty, because enemies foreign and domestic envy your status. Engage in espionage, join political factions, punish heretics or use assassins to make sure your throne passes safely to the next generation.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
Crusader Kings III FAQ
When did Crusader Kings III come out?
Crusader Kings III was released on September 1, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Linux.
Is Crusader Kings III on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Crusader Kings III launched on PlayStation 5 on March 29, 2022.
Is Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Crusader Kings III launched on Xbox Series X|S on March 29, 2022.
Is Crusader Kings III on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Crusader Kings III has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Crusader Kings III?
Crusader Kings III is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Is Crusader Kings III multiplayer?
Yes. Crusader Kings III supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does Crusader Kings III cost?
Crusader Kings III costs $14.99 on Steam (70% off, normally $49.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Crusader Kings III good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 142,359 reviews are positive. Critics average 91/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Crusader Kings III?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Crusader Kings III system requirements page.
Crusader Kings series
3 games in release order
