Crusader Kings III Northern Lords DLC goes live later today

In approximately 11 hours at the time of writing, Northern Lords, the newest DLC to medieval grand strategy game Crusader Kings III, will launch. Check out the announcement teaser for the DLC below.

Note that the DLC is not a full expansion pack, rather it is a flavour pack. Northern Lords adds new content to Crusader Kings III for a lower price than when compared to an expansion.

The DLC fleshes out the Viking experience, adding more depth to The Game Awards Best Strategy nominee. Here are the features of the DLC:

• Norse Adventurer Realms: Norse characters may abandon their own homes and lead hosts into foreign lands to establish their own kingdoms.
• Jomsvikings and Shieldmaidens: Norse holy warriors and stalwart shieldmaidens take up arms on your behalf, while poet characters can compose stinging rebukes or romantic overtures.
• New Cultural Content: Special Norse dynastic legacies, Norse blot sacrifices, trials by combat and cultural innovations, as well as numerous new events for additional color.
• New Art and Music: Original art and musical score to enhance your playing experience.
• And more: Berserkers, missionaries, runestones, Varangian adventurers, new decisions and other highlights from the exciting history of the Norse people.

Crusader Kings III is downloadable on Steam for Windows and Mac.

Crusader Kings III

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Developer: Paradox Development Studio

Release Date: 2020-09-02

mac os, Microsoft Windows, Steam

Paradox Development Studio brings you the sequel to one of the most popular strategy games ever made. Crusader Kings III is the heir to a long legacy of historical grand strategy experiences and arrives with a host of new ways to ensure the success of your royal house.

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