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Crusader Kings II

by Paradox Development Studio · published by Paradox Interactive

Released February 3, 2012 on PC, Mac, and Linux.

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About Crusader Kings II

The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda. A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem... Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King? Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones...

Release dates by platform

PCEUFebruary 3, 2012 · Out now
PCNAFebruary 14, 2012 · Out now
MacNAFebruary 14, 2012 · Out now
LinuxFebruary 14, 2012 · Out now
PCJPFebruary 27, 2012 · Out now

Reviews & players

Steam reviewsVery Positive90% of 74K positive
Player score84256 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWin7 64-bit
ProcessorIntel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
Memory4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space2 GB
Video CardNVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required.
DirectX®9.0c

Crusader Kings II FAQ

When did Crusader Kings II come out?

Crusader Kings II was released on February 3, 2012 for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Crusader Kings II on PlayStation 5?

No. Crusader Kings II has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Crusader Kings II on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Crusader Kings II has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Crusader Kings II on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Crusader Kings II has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Who is making Crusader Kings II?

Crusader Kings II is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.

Is Crusader Kings II multiplayer?

Yes. Crusader Kings II supports single player and multiplayer.

Is Crusader Kings II free to play?

Yes, Crusader Kings II is free to play on Steam.

Is Crusader Kings II good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 73,832 reviews are positive.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Crusader Kings II?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required.. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Crusader Kings II system requirements page.

Crusader Kings series

3 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Crusader Kings2004
  2. Crusader Kings II2012
  3. Crusader Kings III2020

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