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Oct 29, 2025

All Under Heaven expansion takes you on The Silk Road for Crusader Kings III – out now

From Press Release:

STOCKHOLM – 28 OCTOBER 2025 – Explore the dramatic history of East and Southeast Asia in All Under Heaven, a new major expansion pack for Crusader Kings III, available today. All Under Heaven, the largest Crusader Kings expansion to date, adds thousands of new provinces and characters in an ambitious addition to the game map. For the first time, Crusader Kings players will be able to rule the Celestial Government of China, the Empire of Japan and the temple kingdoms of Southeast Asia.

Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven adds new government forms and cultural flavor to a deeply researched setting, years in the making. Have your characters excel in civil service examinations to climb the ranks of the Chinese bureaucracy, build family alliances to challenge the reigning powers in Japan or even become a god-king in Indochina, adding tributaries to your Mandala rule.

Features of Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven include:

  • China: The Mandate of Heaven
    • Ascend to the highest tier of power with the new Hegemony title, reigning supreme over all empires in the Chinese region.
    • Navigate the Dynastic Cycle, a living system of stability and chaos. Exploit periods of instability to rise to power and reshape the political landscape.
    • Explore the Celestial government system, unique to China. Earn Merit through deeds or the Imperial Examinations, gaining favor and influence.
    • Manage the Imperial Treasury to fund Great Projects, defend against disasters, or expand your influence with statecraft and might.
  • Japan: Rise of the Shogunate
    • Take control of a Japanese house and forge your destiny. Rise through the intricate courtly system to become a mighty Shogun or Kampaku regent.
    • Strengthen your position through alliances, intrigue, and ritual, or unite the houses through the strength of your samurai armies; which path you take is for you to decide.
    • Lead the Imperial Yamato house to restore power to the Emperor, ushering in an age of imperial grandeur.
    • Experience the rich cultural traditions of Japan, where honor and scandal intertwine, shaping the lives of lords and vassals alike.
  • Southeast Asia: God-Kings and Temple Empires
    • Rule as a Devaraja with the Mandala Government, uniting tributaries into vast, temple-centered empires.
    • Pay tribute to the God King by performing Tributary Missions as a Tributary ruler, increasing favor with your subjects.
  • Explore the Silk Road, new Starting Bookmarks and Historical Flavor
    • Thrive along the expansive Silk Road by profiting from the wealth and innovations of China, even if you are far beyond its borders.
    • New historical starting bookmarks bring fresh perspectives and new challenges. Play as iconic characters from the past or forge your unique path.
    • Immerse yourself in  Asia’s cultural, artistic, and historical nuances with new throne rooms, events, and traditions.
  • And much more

Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven is now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99/£24.99/€29.99. It is also available as a part of the Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV expansion pass.