Crusader Kings III By God Alone

Crusader Kings III By God Alone is a massive and highly anticipated core expansion for the famous global historical strategy game that completely overhauls the religious life of the medieval world. While previously players could only rule as secular kings and dukes, this project introduces the unique opportunity to take control of independent spiritual lands and play as powerful church leaders, including archbishops and the Pope himself. The narrative atmosphere of this expansion is steeped in the spirit of great religious upheavals, the historical Great Schism of the church, and the constant struggle for power between the throne and the altar. You will dive into a world where faith is the ultimate political weapon and the decisions of holy councils can instantly shatter great empires or bless rulers for a sacred war.

The core mechanics of the expansion focus on managing theocratic lands, promoting your own loyal cardinals, and fighting dangerous heresies. You can spin webs of intrigue within the College of Cardinals to place a preferred candidate on the holy throne or directly rule the Papacy, managing its immense wealth and collecting religious taxes from all over Europe. The most exciting feature is the deep Spiritual Fulfillment system where your characters actions directly impact their reputation before God and shape their destiny in the afterlife. Secular monarchs also received fresh options since they can now create obedient puppet clerics or build grand cathedrals that dynamically transform into brand new holy sites for pilgrims from all across the globe.