A new Crusader Kings 3 update 1.028 (1.028.000) is rolling out on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official CK3 console patch notes, the latest update adds immersive regency mechanics, a detailed travel system, dynamic vassal stances, military enhancements, and economic changes, alongside expanded customization and quality-of-life improvements. Apart from this, today’s Crusader Kings 3 patch 1.028 (Version 1.028.000) also includes stability fixes.
Previously, Crusader Kings 3 update 1.016 (1.9.0) update added revamped cultures, languages, Customizable Coat of Arms & Banners, and much more. Unfortunately, players are still facing problems with the game. Today’s Crusader Kings 3 version 1.028 will fix a few of these issues.
Read more details below.
Crusader Kings 3 (CK3) Console Patch Notes – November 22, 2024
New Gameplay Features
Regencies
- Short-Term Regencies: Assign regents when rulers are temporarily unavailable (e.g., traveling).
- Entrenched Regencies: Regents take control for extended absences (e.g., child rulers).
- 13+ mechanical interactions for regents, including abuse or support of their power.
- Coups: Regents can overthrow lieges, risking imprisonment or death.
Travel System
- Travel Mechanic: Characters now physically travel across the map to attend activities or events.
- 130+ Travel Events: Encounter dangers and opportunities during travel.
- Caravan Master Role: Affects travel efficiency and logistics.
- Customizable Travel Plans: Adjust routes with waypoints; hire specialists for terrain challenges.
- On-Map Presence: Characters have specific map locations at all times.
Political and Social Interactions
Vassal Stances
- Vassals now adopt personality-based stances, impacting their interactions and opinions.
- Preferred Heirs: Stances influence succession opinions.
Tri-Lateral Interactions
- Actions between two characters can involve a third-party intermediary with veto power.
Homage and Petitions
- Characters physically travel to pay homage, petition their liege, or meditate.
Military Updates
Men-at-Arms Stationing
- Units can be stationed in specific holdings.
- Building modifiers now primarily affect stationed units.
Economic Revisions
- New Economy Mapmode: Displays income per county and locations of special buildings.
- Refined Buildings:
- Rewards and modifiers updated for balance.
- New buildings added.
- Building costs revised.
- Domain Limit Changes: New game rules to adjust ruler domain limits.
Nicknames System
- Passive Nicknames: 75+ new titles (e.g., “The Careless,” “The Fat”), awarded based on traits and events.
- Nicknames include descriptions for improved context.
- New game rule to control nickname frequency.
Artifacts and Inventory
- Destroy Artifacts: Recover gold or earn piety (for Iconoclasts) by destroying unwanted artifacts.
Interface and Quality of Life
- Updated Current Situation Widget: More detailed, user-friendly, with icons for clarity.
- Physician Hiring: Aptitudes displayed during recruitment events.
Barbershop Customization
- Fullscreen Barbershop with new tools and settings.
- New Options: Customize legwear, hair color via a color wheel.
- Expanded editing rules: Customize vassals and subjects.
Special Additions
- Canterbury Cathedral: New special building with unique modifiers and 3D models.
- Lifestyle Events:
- 5 new Martial events.
- 5 new Dread events.
- 1 Wealth event.
- Traits with XP Tiers: Applies to new and existing tiered traits (e.g., Reveler, Hunter).
Download free Crusader Kings 3 update 1.028 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
