Paradox grand strategy title Crusader Kings 3 is currently free to play on Steam until November 3. Following the launch of the significant All Under Heaven expansion, Paradox is giving players the chance to try the base Crusader Kings 3 experience for free.
Crusader Kings 3 was met with universal acclaim upon its 2020 release, garnering a Top Critic Average of 90 on review aggregator site OpenCritic. In short, it managed to strip away the bloat from previous games, making it more friendly to the average gamer. Despite this, it didn't remove the complexity for those who wanted a deep, immersive experience, making it the best game in the series for hardcore fans, too. After years of updates, Crusader Kings 3 remains well worth playing in 2025, and those who haven't tried it now have the perfect opportunity.
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Crusader Kings 3 Gets Free Steam Weekend Following All Under Heaven DLC Release
Gamers can currently download and play Crusader Kings 3 on Steam for free, giving players a chance to enjoy one of the best grand strategy games on the market until November 3. The free promotion is just the base game, which should be more than enough for players to decide whether they're enjoying the game or not. For those who do love their free time with Crusader Kings 3, the game can also be purchased for 70% off until November 6 on Steam, bringing it down to just $14.99.
The free weekend comes on the back of the launch of Crusader Kings 3's All Under Heaven expansion, which currently holds "Mostly Positive" Steam reviews. This is compared to the base game's "Very Positive" Steam reviews. Regardless of whether All Under Heaven proves to be a hit, there are plenty of other Crusader Kings 3 DLCs to keep players occupied beyond the base game.
Although Crusader Kings 3's All Under Heaven expansion represents the end of the Chapter 4 roadmap for the game, there's no indication that Paradox intends to leave it behind any time soon. The game remains immensely popular, and can even be modded to improve what is already one of the best grand strategy experiences out there. Crusader Kings 3 may already be over five years old, but there's still plenty of life left in it yet, making it the perfect time to jump in for the first time.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- September 1, 2020
- ESRB
- T for Teens: Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Paradox Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- Paradox Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Grand Strategy
Source: Steam