The day has finally come... Paradox Interactive has announced that the next expansion for their game Crusader Kings III will be released at the end of this month, specifically on 28.10.2025!
For those who don't know, this will be the fourth major expansion for CK3. It is sure to be the largest expansion for CK3 and very likely the largest in the history of the entire franchise. For the first time, we will be able to play as all of Asia.
From the Great Wall of China to the magnificent temple cities of Indochina, from the slopes of Mount Fuji to the river valleys of China, an endless array of new adventures and stories awaits you in "All Under Heaven," the largest expansion for Crusader Kings III to date!
A few words from Paradox regarding the new expansion:
The expanded map offers a rich and diverse environment for imperial ambitions, sacred duties, and hidden intrigues, with detailed depictions of medieval China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
All additions in this expansion
- China: The Mandate of Heaven
- Reach the highest level of power with the new title of Hegemon, ruling over all empires in the Chinese region.
- Navigate through the Dynastic Cycle, a living system of stability and chaos. Use periods of instability to elevate your power and reshape the political landscape.
- Explore the celestial system of governance, unique to China. Gain merit through deeds or Imperial examinations, earning favor and influence.
- Manage the Imperial Treasury to finance Great Projects, defend against disasters, or expand influence through state diplomacy and force.
- Japan: Rise of the Shogunate
- Take control of a Japanese family and forge your destiny. Rise through the intricate court system to become a powerful shogun or regent.
- Strengthen your position through alliances, intrigues, and rituals, or unite houses with the power of your samurai armies; the choice is yours.
- Take control of the Yamato family and restore all power to the emperor, ushering in an era of imperial dominance.
- Experience the rich cultural traditions of Japan, where honor and scandal intertwine and shape the lives of lords and vassals.
- Southeast Asia: God-Kings and Temple Empires
- Advance along the vast Silk Road and profit from the wealth and innovations of China, even if you are far beyond its borders.
- New historical starting points bring fresh perspectives and challenges. Play as iconic historical figures or carve your own unique path.
- Dive into the cultural, artistic, and historical nuances of Asia with new thrones, events, and traditions.
- And much more! If you want to unite Japan under your clan, conquer the Mandate of Heaven in China, or thrive as a God-King in Southeast Asia. All Under Heaven expands the boundaries of Crusader Kings III to the next level.
