Day One Edition includes Garments of the Holy Roman Empire (DLC) PosterFinally on console you can live the life of a medieval ruler in Paradox Development Studios award-winning strategy role-playing game Crusader Kings III! Assume the leadership of a medieval noble family increasing its power and reputation through the generations As one ruler dies they are replaced by an heir who may have very different abilities or interests forcing you to adjust your long term plansPlay a master of the battlefield conquering your enemies or play a subtle seeker of secrets using plots and poison to advance your agenda - all in the same game Arrange marriages champion the faith and establish new empires in this modern classic - unlike any other strategy game youve ever played on consoleHistoryChoose a royal or noble house from a number of realms on a map that stretches from Iceland to India from the Arctic Circle to Central AfricaGuide a dynasty through the centuries ensuring the security and power of each new generation Gather new lands and titles to cement your legacyBe a pious king to bring the religious powers to your side or strike out on your own designing your own splinter religion and earning everlasting fame or eternal damnationKnights peasant revolts pilgrimages Viking raiders experience the drama and pageantry of the Middle Ages!CharacterAdopt one of five different lifestyles perfecting your skills in military strategy or kingdom managementAcquire character traits that will guide your actions but beware if you act against your nature! The stress from denying your truest self could bring a new host of troubles!Choose appropriate guardians for your heirs or train them yourself But what do you do if the legal heir is not quite up to the job?Violent characters may develop a fearsome reputation cowering your timid subjects into obedience with the dread you inspireWarfareRecruit men-at-arms units and powerful knights to supplement your royal leviesResearch new technologies to increase the wealth and military might of your realmHire mercenaries and Holy Orders for your major warsSupplement your income with ransomed prisoners or raiding parties on neighbouring realmsIntrigueUse your spymaster to discover plots against your dynasty and your ruleRecruit agents to assist your schemes to undermine or murder anyone who stands between you and powerSeduce other characters for love or political powerGather information for blackmailing purposes or call in favors whenever your plans need an extra bit of influence