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Paradox has reported running nightly automated playthroughs in Observer mode, to check game balance.Īfter the difficult launch of patch 2.0, Paradox acknowledged an overload and complexity issue regarding QA, and decided to rely more on Steam Open Beta patches while at the same time hiring more QA and increasing size of closed beta test group. Going further into the reduction of new DLCs, starting with Monks and Mystics packs are directly bundled inside the expansion.īeing a sandbox game, CKII testing process is not trivial. Starting with Horse Lords, all graphical and music packs are marketed into a single "content pack" named after the associated major expansion.

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One of the lessons learnt from Sons of Abraham expansion and the dilemma between putting larger more central features in the DLC, but keeping core mechanics in the free patch is that " future expansions will either have to unlock new areas of the game or feature more noticeable (graphically or through sheer weight of content) stuff."

paying minor DLCs that unlock music, graphical or customization features that do not impact gameplayĪccording to CKII project lead, some features were cut from base game to fit in the 18-month project duration and a few ended up in either DLC or free content patch, who is basically paid by those who do buy the DLCs.

free major content patches that contain the updates on core mechanics and essential features used by the DLC.paying major DLCs that unlock new gameplay (new playable characters or new features).October 19, 2019: Crusader Kings II becomes free to play foreverĮxpansion model is based on a combination of:.

November 13, 2018: Holy Fury major DLC is released.November 16, 2017: Jade Dragon major DLC is released.March 7, 2017: Monks and Mystics major DLC is released.August 25, 2016: The Reaper's Due major DLC is released.February 2, 2016: Conclave major DLC is released.July 14, 2015: Horse Lords major DLC is released.December 16, 2014: Way of Life major DLC is released.October 14, 2014: Charlemagne major DLC is released.

September 18, 2014: CKII base game has sold over one million copies, and 7 million units of DLCs/expansions.

March 25, 2014: Rajas of India major DLC is released, Steam Workshop support added.

December 20, 2013: GamersGate version is discontinued, and users receive free Steam keys for their purchased base game and DLCs.

November 18, 2013: Sons of Abraham major DLC is released.

May 28, 2013: The Old Gods major DLC is released.

January 15, 2013: The Republic major DLC is released.

January 14, 2013: game is released for Linux.

October 16, 2012: Legacy of Rome major DLC is released.

June 26, 2012: Sword of Islam major DLC is released.

#Crusader kings ii for mac os

May 24, 2012: game is released for Mac OS X.

February 14, 2012: game is released for Microsoft Windows.

February 4, 2012: a demo is released, featuring four playable characters over a 20-year span.

October 11, 2011: a closed beta is announced.

August 19, 2010: Crusader Kings II development is officially announced.