Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead
Immortalize Your Legacy. Become a Legend.
The acclaimed grand strategy RPG deepens with Legends of the Dead, a Core Expansion that lets players shape the enduring myths of their dynasties through feats of heroism, cultural storytelling, and the harsh realities of medieval life. Elevate your family name from mere memory to enduring legend, and face the perils that threaten even the greatest bloodlines.
Key Features
Legends and Heroism
Perform great deeds or commission epic retellings of your ancestors' feats. Establish and promote these stories across your realm to bolster your dynasty’s reputation and secure your political legitimacy.
Legendary Playstyle
Harness your living legend status with new Decisions and unique interactions. Use fame to unlock additional narrative choices that shape the continent’s future and your family’s destiny.
Legendary Buildings
Construct elite buildings that reflect your growing fame. These structures are monuments to greatness—symbols of power and legacy for generations to come.
Legendary Feasts
Host grand celebrations where songs and stories exalt your family’s legacy. Impress vassals and foreign guests alike, reinforcing your status as a ruler of mythic proportions.
Court Chroniclers
Hire poets, musicians, and historians to immortalize your dynasty’s achievements. Turn heroism into verse and ensure your legacy lives on in art, song, and memory.
New Dynastic Legacies
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Heroic Legacy: Pass down traits and benefits to heirs of legendary characters.
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Legitimacy Legacy: Reinforce your family’s divine or rightful claim to the throne, shaping the political dynamics of your realm.
Illness and Mourning
Face new plagues like the Bloody Flux, Measles, and Holy Fire, and mourn loved ones with custom funeral rites that reflect your faith and prestige.
The Black Death
Brace for the arrival of the most devastating plague in medieval history. The Black Death radically transforms your society, altering politics, population, and power structures across continents.
New Visual Content
Enjoy expanded visuals, including:
All crafted in the distinctive art style fans have come to cherish.
Shape History. Defy Death. Become a Legend.
Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead enriches the tapestry of medieval drama, legacy-building, and survival. Whether preserving your family’s name through epic songs or navigating the devastation of plague, this expansion offers new ways to leave your mark on history.