Crusader Kings III has reached a major sales mark, with 4 million copies sold across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Paradox announced this achievement just before the release of their next expansion, Khans of the Steppe, on April 28, 2025.
Game director Alexander Oltner expressed happiness about the game's success on both computers and consoles. He said millions of players create their dramatic historical stories, which meet a key goal for the team. As the game turns five years old, he feels excited about all the new stories players will craft in the future.
PC gamers who bought Chapter IV already can play Khans of the Steppe right away. Console players must wait because these versions lag behind PC releases. Console editions can only be accessed through Chapter II currently. Paradox always made clear that these console versions work as adaptations rather than direct ports. The strategy game was built for PC, making console transitions tricky for Paradox and their partner Lab24.
Despite slower updates, console strategy fans can finally enjoy what PC players have loved for years. At launch five years ago, Critics praised Crusader Kings III for making the series more accessible without losing depth. Some parts still needed improvement, but reviewers considered it a worthy successor to earlier games.
Game director Alexander Oltner expressed happiness about the game's success on both computers and consoles. He said millions of players create their dramatic historical stories, which meet a key goal for the team. As the game turns five years old, he feels excited about all the new stories players will craft in the future.
PC gamers who bought Chapter IV already can play Khans of the Steppe right away. Console players must wait because these versions lag behind PC releases. Console editions can only be accessed through Chapter II currently. Paradox always made clear that these console versions work as adaptations rather than direct ports. The strategy game was built for PC, making console transitions tricky for Paradox and their partner Lab24.
Despite slower updates, console strategy fans can finally enjoy what PC players have loved for years. At launch five years ago, Critics praised Crusader Kings III for making the series more accessible without losing depth. Some parts still needed improvement, but reviewers considered it a worthy successor to earlier games.
