Since its release in 2020, Crusader Kings 3 has continued to receive plenty of interesting content from Paradox Interactive. Now, the game’s world has expanded even further, opening up the map to most of Asia and bringing in rich Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian content to its acclaimed grand strategy formula.
Four years after launch, Paradox remains dedicated to supporting fans who keep wanting more from Crusader Kings 3 and its expansions. I recently had the opportunity to speak with QA Manager Riad Deneche and Producer Lucia Dzediti about how the game has evolved and how the team keeps the base experience exciting even as new regions and mechanics are added.
**The Long-Awaited Arrival of Asia**
“All Under Heaven” has been a long time coming. The Asian continent has been on the periphery of Crusader Kings 3 campaigns since launch, with content like The Silk Road economic storyline offering just a hint of the region’s depth and complexity. Now, All Under Heaven finally answers the persistent requests from fans to include Asian politics and rulers in the grand strategy experience, introducing a wealth of famous leaders spanning China and the rest of the continent.
Paradox is proud to fulfill this long-standing fan request. The development team invested heavily in research to ensure that the storylines of far Eastern rulers are represented authentically. According to the team, delving into historical research and implementing these narratives was one of the most enjoyable aspects of creating the expansion.
**More for Western Rulers Too**
Of course, All Under Heaven doesn’t leave out those who prefer to focus on Western civilizations. The Silk Road storylines have been expanded, and new content has been crafted to make sure that the political intrigue and stories of All Under Heaven also enrich Western campaigns. Whether you prefer to rule from the heart of Europe or the edges of Asia, the expansion offers new opportunities to explore, conquer, and shape history.
With such dedication to both depth and breadth, Paradox Interactive continues to prove why Crusader Kings 3 remains at the forefront of grand strategy—and why its fans keep coming back for more.
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