Brings new Struggles system to Spain and Portugal
Paradox are dragging the Iberian peninsula intoCrusader Kings 3’s grand strategy medieval world of backstabbing and throne-shagging on May 31st with the Fates Of Iberia ‘flavor pack’ DLC.
Chief among the additions in Fates Of Iberia is the new Struggles system, which is moddable and customisable. Paradox haven’t said much about what this entails, but from the screenshots they’ve shared on Steam it looks like Struggles will affect particular regions. Struggles have distinct phases that your ruler will need to navigate with their decisions and actions, and each phase seems to have effects on war, culture and faith. There are a few options on how to resolve Struggles through compromise, like maintaining the status quo rather than trying to achieve dominance or détente.
Aside from the new system, the pack adds in Urbane and Coterie Legacy tracks and new Cultural Traditions. There are also fresh historical events that reach outside of the Iberian peninsula, if you get bored of there. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention there are some proper bad-ass hats inspired by those of the time and place included in this DLC too.
The first DLC pack forCrusader Kingswas Northern Lords – Vikings, obvs – in March last year.Nate called it“a feast for roleplayers”. The Royal Court expansion was announced all the way back in May, but was postponed until this February due to“stability” concerns from Paradox. Nate took a look last month atwhy Crusader Kings 3 still feels fresh after 18 monthsof courtly intrigue. He recently regaled the world with several tales of brave Gigaknight andhis spawntoo, the result ofmaking a Crusader Kings 3 ruler with every stat set to max.
Crusader Kings 3: Fates Of Iberia is up forpre-purchase on Steamfor £5/€7/$7 and is onMicrosoft Storetoo. While you’re biding your time until Fates Of Iberia arrives, you could always consult ourguide to the best starting characters in Crusader Kings 3if you’re a novice ruler and looking for some regal pointers.
