The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda.A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem... Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones...Imperial Collection includes:Crusader Kings IICrusader Kings II: Dynasty ShieldsCrusader Kings II: Mongol FacesCrusader Kings II: Songs of AlbionCrusader Kings II: Songs of FaithDLC - Crusader Kings II: Ruler DesignerCrusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy LandCrusader Kings II: African Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Songs of the CaliphExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Sword of IslamExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Legacy of RomeCrusader Kings II: Byzantine Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Dynasty Shield IICrusader Kings II: Songs of ByzantiumExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Sunset InvasionCrusader Kings II: Russian PortraitsCrusader Kings II: Russian Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Songs of the RusCrusader Kings II: Mediterranean PortraitsExpansion - Crusader Kings II: The RepublicCrusader Kings II: Songs of ProsperityCrusader Kings II: Hymns to the Old GodsExpansion - Crusader Kings II: The Old GodsCrusader Kings II: Norse Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Norse PortraitsCrusader Kings II: Celtic PortraitsCrusader Kings II: Celtic Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Dynasty Shield IIIDLC - Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV ConverterDLC - Crusader Kings II: Customization PackExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Sons of AbrahamCrusader Kings II: Military Orders Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Warriors of Faith Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Hymns of AbrahamCrusader Kings II: Saxon Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Finno-Ugric Unit PackExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Rajas of IndiaCrusader Kings II: Turkish Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Turkish PortraitsCrusader Kings II: Songs of IndiaCrusader Kings II: Persian Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Persian PortraitsExpansion - Crusader Kings II: CharlemagneCrusader Kings II: Early Western Clothing PackCrusader Kings II: Early Eastern Clothing PackCrusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields CharlemagneE-book - Crusader Kings II: The Song of RolandExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Way of LifeCrusader Kings II: Iberian Unit PackCrusader Kings II: Iberian PortraitsE-Book Crusader Kings II: Tales of TreacheryExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Horse LordsContent Pack - Crusader Kings II: Horse LordsCrusader Kings II: Orchestral House LordsExpansion - Crusader Kings II: ConclaveContent Pack - Crusader Kings II: ConclaveCrusader Kings II: Viking MetalExpansion - Crusader Kings II: The Reaper\'s DueContent Pack - Crusader Kings II: The Reaper\'s DueCrusader Kings II: Full Plate MetalExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Monks and MysticsCrusader Kings II: Hymns of RevelationExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Jade DragonExpansion - Crusader Kings II: Holy Fury