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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 24, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 24, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 14, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 14, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|crusader-kings-ii|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|crusader-kings-ii|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG,Strategy,Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Crusader Kings }} | ||
|steam appid = 203770 | |steam appid = 203770 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 203772,203773,203774,203775,203776,203777,203778,210892,210893,210894,210895,210896,210897,210898,210899,210900,210901,210902,210903,210904,210905,210906,210907,210908,226660,226662,226663,226664,226665,226666,226667,226668,226669,226670,226671,226672,226673,279600,279600,279602,279603,292980,292981,292982,292983,292984,292985,326530,329010,329011,329012,329013,354330,354331,373940,394320,394321,401660,428720,449980,449981,472070,530780,592800,601270,640140,756660,949870,1167860 |
+ | |gogcom id = 1137712636 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1508839741, 2110242303, 2039331801, 2089115084, 1281925328, 2046770797, 1551230038, 1548796783, 1875504431, 1288668904, 1445499075, 2066250693, 1500994838, 1190441680, 1108250441, 1634751049, 1884820359, 1511852583, 1343282021, 2135085085, 1715551720, 1709012187, 1688389882, 1851761227, 1893115668, 1547223537, 2039983416, 1942511288, 1542023984, 1958931926, 1392505708, 1615271332, 2018086193, 1400861456 | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.crusaderkings.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 2058 | ||
+ | |lutris = crusader-kings-ii | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 56783 | ||
|wikipedia = Crusader Kings II | |wikipedia = Crusader Kings II | ||
+ | |winehq = 13901 | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{--}} Performance can be poor in the later game due to the increased save game size and the increased number of calculations that have to be performed. | + | |introduction = |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | |release history = The base game was released for free on October 19, 2019, with DLC still requiring a purchase.<ref name="CK2free">{{Refurl|url=https://www.crusaderkings.com/en/news/ckii-f2k|title=Crusader Kings Official website: News - Crusader Kings II Is FREE TO KEEP!|date=2021-01-25}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Performance can be poor in the later game due to the increased save game size and the increased number of calculations that have to be performed.{{cn|March 2024}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/203770 Official Manual] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://ck2.paradoxwikis.com/ Official Wiki] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://crusaderkings-two.fandom.com/wiki/Crusader_Kings_II_Wiki Fandom Wiki] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?forums/crusader-kings-ii.551/ Official forum] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1137712636|crusader_kings_ii}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/203770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B006ULENFG | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | crusader_kings_ii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|crusader_kings_ii_dynasty_starter_pack|Dynasty Starter Pack}}, {{store link|GOG.com|crusader_kings_ii_royal_collection|Royal Collection}} and {{Store link|GOG.com|crusader_kings_ii_imperial_collection|Imperial Collection}} also available.<br>Singleplayer-only version. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 203770 | DRM-free | {{store link|Steam-bundle|5177|Dynasty Starter Pack}}, {{store link|Steam-bundle|6208|Royal Collection}} and {{store link|Steam-bundle|3096|Imperial Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CK2 | Steam | No longer being updated or supported.<ref name="GamersGate">[https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?736049-Crusader-Kings-II-Steam-and-GG-Versions-The-Future Crusader Kings II - Steam and GG Versions - The Future]</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1857-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | crusader-kings-ii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | crusader-kings-ii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://www.paradoxplaza.com/crusader-kings-2 | Steam | Royal Collection and Imperial Collection also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | == | + | ===Version differences=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}}The '''Dynasty Starter Pack''' is available only on Steam and includes the Ruler Designer, Legacy of Rome, Sword of Islam, The Old Gods, Way of Life DLC. |
+ | {{ii}} The '''Royal Collection''' includes all Expansions ever released, while the '''Imperial Collection''' includes all Expansions as well as all Content, Music and Portrait Packs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = The game has over 45 separate cosmetic micro-transactions, these are comprised of unit packs, portraits, music, ebooks, dynasty shields, clothing and customisation tools. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = Many packs have been released that can either add to or alter gameplay, though are typically accompanied with a free update that adds the most major changes to all players. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = On October 19, 2019, Paradox released the base game for free.<ref name="CK2free" /> | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{DLC| | |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Dynasty Shields | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Mongol Faces | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of Albion | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of Faith | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Ruler Designer | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of the Holy Land | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Sword of Islam | Now possible to play Muslim rulers. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| African Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of the Caliph | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Dynasty Shields II | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Legacy of Rome | Able to restore The Roman Empire, expanded Orthodox religion and employable retinues. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Byzantine Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| African Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mediterranean Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Russian Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Russian Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of Byzantium | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Sunset Invasion | The Aztec Empire will invade across the Atlantic at mid to late game, unique culture and religion. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of the Rus | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Norse Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Norse Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Republic | Can now play as Merchant Republic, able to build trade posts and compete in new Doge election system. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of Prosperity | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Old Gods | New bookmark set at the year 867. Now possible to play Pagan rulers and reform religion. Added raiding system for Pagan rulers. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Hymns to the Old Gods | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Celtic Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Celtic Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Dynasty Shield III | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [[Europa Universalis IV]] Converter | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Customization Pack DLC | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Sons of Abraham | Now possible to play Jewish rulers. Revised Christianity with College of Cardinals for Pope election. Pope has new powers and can now donate to Holy Orders. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Military Orders Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Warriors of Faith Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Hymns of Abraham | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of Yuletide | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Saxon Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Finno-Ugric Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Rajas of India | Now possible to play as Indian rulers. Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism as new religions with separate sects. Also adds a caste system. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Turkish Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Turkish Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Songs of India | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Persian Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Persian Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Charlemagne | New bookmark set at the year 769. Introduced tribal holdings that offer a new unique playstyle. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Early Western Clothing Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Early Eastern Clothing Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Dynasty Shields Charlemagne | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Way of Life | Rulers are now able to select one of ten focuses for ruler granting stat boosts and new events and decisions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Iberian Unit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Iberian Portraits | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Horse Lords | Introduces new government type, "nomad". Adds The Silk Road trade mechanics. Expanded adventurers mechanics. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Horse Lords Content Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Orchestral House Lords | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Conclave | The council now has more power and influences realm decisions. Revised the education/guardianship system. Added new "favor" mechanics. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Conclave Content Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Viking Metal | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| South Indian Portraits (5 Year Anniversary Gift) | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Reaper's Due | Improved illness and diseases, added hospitals, court physicians and province prosperity. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Reaper's Due Content Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Full Plate Metal | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Monks and Mystics | Adds Societies you can join including demon-worshipers and monk orders. New councilor actions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Hymns of Revelation | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Jade Dragon | Adds China as an off-map entity you can interact with. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Holy Fury | Overhauls gameplay with Christian and Pagan religions, adds dynastic bloodlines, Christian saints, Pagan warrior lodges and coronation ceremonies for royalty. Also adds the ability to start games with worlds shattered down to its duchies, or with the cultures, religions and names randomised. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Pagan Fury | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Pagan Fury - Warrior Queen | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} When playing multiplayer, expansions and some micro-transactions (customisation tools) that the host owns are made available to all clients for that session. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings II\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings II/}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.paradoxinteractive/Crusader Kings II/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mods use the {{file|settings.txt}} located in the mod subfolder, e.g. {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings II\A Game of Thrones}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings II\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings II/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.paradoxinteractive/Crusader Kings II/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 954 MB available. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/crusader-kings-ii/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Listed as 'Multisample Level' in game. Options are 0, 2, 4 and 8. | |antialiasing notes = Listed as 'Multisample Level' in game. Options are 0, 2, 4 and 8. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Locks to refresh rate set in video settings. |
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = true |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Windowed option added in patch 2.1 |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. |
+ | # Open {{file|settings.txt}}. | ||
# Change <code>fullScreen=yes</code> to <code>fullScreen=no</code> | # Change <code>fullScreen=yes</code> to <code>fullScreen=no</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Borderless fullscreen option added in patch 2.1 |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually set borderless fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|settings.txt}}. |
# Change <code>fullScreen=yes</code> to <code>fullScreen=no</code> | # Change <code>fullScreen=yes</code> to <code>fullScreen=no</code> | ||
− | + | # Change <code>borderless=no</code> to <code>borderless=yes</code> | |
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}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit anisotropic_filtering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|settings.txt}}. |
# Go to <code>anisotropic_filtering=0</code> | # Go to <code>anisotropic_filtering=0</code> | ||
− | # Change this value to any number greater than 0 and less than | + | # Change this value to any number greater than 0 and less than or equal to 16 for varying degrees of anisotropic filtering. |
+ | # This doesn't actually do anything. This was confirmed by an official Paradox employee.{{cn|date=November 2022|reason=Then why include this?}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Ambient sounds | + | |separate volume notes = Ambient sounds, music & effects. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Console commands== | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | {{mm}} All the console commands can be found on the [ | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | Press | + | |language = English |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://jajjun.com/grand-strategy/crusader-kings-ii/ 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1414602651 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Multiplayer is available only in the Steam version. | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 14 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 14 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = unknown | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/crusader-kings-2.html Helix Mod: CRUSADER KINGS 2]. | ||
+ | |vorpx = | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Activation code length=== | ||
+ | If the provided activation code is too short for the code input box upon installation, fill the additional spaces with the character 'X', e.g. for a code formatted as <code>AAAAA-BBBBB-CCCC</code>, input it as <code>AAAA-ABBB-BBCC-CCXX-XXXX-XXXX</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Graphics card stress/overheating=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is a likely cause of a game crash if the system only just meets the minimum system requirements to run the game. With such crashes, usually the graphics card is the culprit. One way to reduce stress on the graphics card is to turn off some of the more system-intensive options. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|settings.txt}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>draw_trees=yes</code> to <code>draw_trees=no</code> | ||
+ | # Change <code>draw_rivers=yes</code> to <code>draw_rivers=no</code> | ||
+ | # Change <code>draw_postfx=yes</code> to <code>draw_postfx=no</code> | ||
+ | # Change <code>draw_sky=yes</code> to <code>draw_sky=no</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will prevent the game from rendering trees and thus significantly reduce the amount of information the graphics card has to process, in turn reducing the overall load on the system.<ref>http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/gametutor?issue=222992</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Multiplayer incompatible versions=== | ||
+ | The game version is shown by "CK2 v<version> (<checksum>)" (for example, "CK2 v1.06 (YYEV)"). After entering a singleplayer or multiplayer game, it is possible for the checksum to change on some PCs (for example, to "CK2 v1.06 (ZYEV)"), while the others keep the same checksum. This prevents multiplayer connectivity with incompatible versions. | ||
+ | Restarting the game fixes this problem. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Most mods also change the checksum, all players are required to have the exact same versions of the same mods as the host. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alt-tabbing out and back in changes system resolution (Linux)=== | ||
+ | Since the introduction of the new launcher, alt-tabbing out of the game and back into it changes the system resolution and consequently makes the game unplayable. This can be prevented by bypassing the launcher via a terminal command. The command, in its simplest form, is: <code>{{p|game}}/ck2 -skiplauncher</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Additional arguments are: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * <code>-mod=$MOD</code> where <code>$MOD</code> is the filename of the mod to enable. | ||
+ | * <code>-exclude_dlx=$DLC</code> where <code>$DLC</code> is the filename of the piece of DLC to enable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A [https://gitlab.com/carmenbianca/pyparadox third-party free software launcher] is available as an alternative. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Console commands=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} All the console commands can be found on the [https://ck2.paradoxwikis.com/Console_commands Crusader Kings II wiki]. Only some of the debug commands are listed below. Discretion is advised when using the console as it is very easy to cheat with it (adding/removing traits etc.). | ||
+ | {{mm}} Console is disabled if playing in "ironman mode" | ||
+ | Press {{key|~}} (or the equivalent key above {{key|Tab}} on the keyboard) or {{key|Alt|Numpad 2|Numpad 1}} in-game to enter console commands. | ||
*<code>fullscreen</code> - Toggles fullscreen | *<code>fullscreen</code> - Toggles fullscreen | ||
*<code>clear</code> - Clears the console | *<code>clear</code> - Clears the console | ||
Line 189: | Line 547: | ||
*<code>reloadtexture ''texture-filename''</code> - Reloads the specified texture | *<code>reloadtexture ''texture-filename''</code> - Reloads the specified texture | ||
− | == | + | ===Modifications=== |
− | + | * [http://citadel.prophpbb.com/forum3.html? A Game of Thrones]: A full-conversion mod set in the world of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" (ASoIaF). | |
− | + | * [http://www.elderkings.de/ Elder Kings]: A full-conversion mod set in the Elder Scrolls world. | |
− | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/ck2-middle-earth-project Middle-earth Project]: A full-conversion mod set in J.R.R Tolkien's legendarium. | |
− | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/crisis-of-the-confederation Crisis of the Confederation]: A total conversion mod, allowing the player to take the role of a military officer, politician, or crime lord amidst the chaotic political upheavals of the 31st century. It is set in an original science-fiction setting. | |
− | + | * [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/after-the-end-fan-fork.1077135/ After the End]: A total conversion mod set in a post-apocalyptic New World. | |
− | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1812962169 Warcraft: Guardians of Azeroth]: A total conversion mod set in the World of Warcraft universe by Blizzard Entertainment. | |
− | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1396521902 Witcher Kings]: A full-conversion mod set in the world of Andrzej Sapkowski's "The Witcher". | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
− | | | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1900 | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.11 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6750 |
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 320 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Nvidia GeForce 9600 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Ubuntu | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 16.04 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
− | | | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6750 |
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 320 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Nvidia GeForce 9600 | ||
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 16:59, 7 September 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Paradox Development Studio | |
Publishers | |
Paradox Interactive | |
Engines | |
Clausewitz | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 14, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | May 24, 2012 |
Linux | January 14, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, Strategy, Simulation |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Medieval |
Series | Crusader Kings |
Crusader Kings | |
---|---|
Crusader Kings | 2004 |
Crusader Kings II | 2012 |
Crusader Kings III | 2020 |
Crusader Kings II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RPG, strategy and simulation game in the Crusader Kings series.
The base game was released for free on October 19, 2019, with DLC still requiring a purchase.[1]
Performance can be poor in the later game due to the increased save game size and the increased number of calculations that have to be performed.[citation needed]
General information
- Official Manual
- Official Wiki
- Fandom Wiki
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Dynasty Starter Pack, Royal Collection and Imperial Collection also available. Singleplayer-only version. |
|||
Steam | Dynasty Starter Pack, Royal Collection and Imperial Collection also available. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | No longer being updated or supported.[2] | |||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Royal Collection and Imperial Collection also available. |
Version differences
- The Dynasty Starter Pack is available only on Steam and includes the Ruler Designer, Legacy of Rome, Sword of Islam, The Old Gods, Way of Life DLC.
- The Royal Collection includes all Expansions ever released, while the Imperial Collection includes all Expansions as well as all Content, Music and Portrait Packs.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | The game has over 45 separate cosmetic micro-transactions, these are comprised of unit packs, portraits, music, ebooks, dynasty shields, clothing and customisation tools. |
Expansion pack | Many packs have been released that can either add to or alter gameplay, though are typically accompanied with a free update that adds the most major changes to all players. |
Free-to-play | On October 19, 2019, Paradox released the base game for free.[1] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Dynasty Shields | ||
Mongol Faces | ||
Songs of Albion | ||
Songs of Faith | ||
Ruler Designer | ||
Songs of the Holy Land | ||
Sword of Islam | Now possible to play Muslim rulers. | |
African Unit Pack | ||
Songs of the Caliph | ||
Dynasty Shields II | ||
Legacy of Rome | Able to restore The Roman Empire, expanded Orthodox religion and employable retinues. | |
Byzantine Unit Pack | ||
African Portraits | ||
Mediterranean Portraits | ||
Russian Unit Pack | ||
Russian Portraits | ||
Songs of Byzantium | ||
Sunset Invasion | The Aztec Empire will invade across the Atlantic at mid to late game, unique culture and religion. | |
Songs of the Rus | ||
Norse Portraits | ||
Norse Unit Pack | ||
The Republic | Can now play as Merchant Republic, able to build trade posts and compete in new Doge election system. | |
Songs of Prosperity | ||
The Old Gods | New bookmark set at the year 867. Now possible to play Pagan rulers and reform religion. Added raiding system for Pagan rulers. | |
Hymns to the Old Gods | ||
Celtic Unit Pack | ||
Celtic Portraits | ||
Dynasty Shield III | ||
Europa Universalis IV Converter | ||
Customization Pack DLC | ||
Sons of Abraham | Now possible to play Jewish rulers. Revised Christianity with College of Cardinals for Pope election. Pope has new powers and can now donate to Holy Orders. | |
Military Orders Unit Pack | ||
Warriors of Faith Unit Pack | ||
Hymns of Abraham | ||
Songs of Yuletide | Free. | |
Saxon Unit Pack | ||
Finno-Ugric Unit Pack | ||
Rajas of India | Now possible to play as Indian rulers. Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism as new religions with separate sects. Also adds a caste system. | |
Turkish Unit Pack | ||
Turkish Portraits | ||
Songs of India | ||
Persian Unit Pack | ||
Persian Portraits | ||
Charlemagne | New bookmark set at the year 769. Introduced tribal holdings that offer a new unique playstyle. | |
Early Western Clothing Pack | ||
Early Eastern Clothing Pack | ||
Dynasty Shields Charlemagne | ||
Way of Life | Rulers are now able to select one of ten focuses for ruler granting stat boosts and new events and decisions. | |
Iberian Unit Pack | ||
Iberian Portraits | ||
Horse Lords | Introduces new government type, "nomad". Adds The Silk Road trade mechanics. Expanded adventurers mechanics. | |
Horse Lords Content Pack | ||
Orchestral House Lords | ||
Conclave | The council now has more power and influences realm decisions. Revised the education/guardianship system. Added new "favor" mechanics. | |
Conclave Content Pack | ||
Viking Metal | ||
South Indian Portraits (5 Year Anniversary Gift) | Free. | |
The Reaper's Due | Improved illness and diseases, added hospitals, court physicians and province prosperity. | |
The Reaper's Due Content Pack | ||
Full Plate Metal | ||
Monks and Mystics | Adds Societies you can join including demon-worshipers and monk orders. New councilor actions. | |
Hymns of Revelation | ||
Jade Dragon | Adds China as an off-map entity you can interact with. | |
Holy Fury | Overhauls gameplay with Christian and Pagan religions, adds dynastic bloodlines, Christian saints, Pagan warrior lodges and coronation ceremonies for royalty. Also adds the ability to start games with worlds shattered down to its duchies, or with the cultures, religions and names randomised. | |
Pagan Fury | ||
Pagan Fury - Warrior Queen |
- When playing multiplayer, expansions and some micro-transactions (customisation tools) that the host owns are made available to all clients for that session.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings II\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings II/ |
Linux | $HOME/.paradoxinteractive/Crusader Kings II/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Mods use the
settings.txt
located in the mod subfolder, e.g.%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings II\A Game of Thrones
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Crusader Kings II\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings II/ |
Linux | $HOME/.paradoxinteractive/Crusader Kings II/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 954 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Listed as 'Multisample Level' in game. Options are 0, 2, 4 and 8. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Locks to refresh rate set in video settings. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
- Windowed option added in patch 2.1
Manually edit fullscreen[citation needed] |
---|
|
Borderless fullscreen windowed
- Borderless fullscreen option added in patch 2.1
Manually set borderless fullscreen[citation needed] |
---|
|
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Edit anisotropic_filtering[citation needed] |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient sounds, music & effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation; download here. | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Multiplayer is available only in the Steam version.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 14 | |||
Online play | 14 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: CRUSADER KINGS 2. |
Issues fixed
Activation code length
If the provided activation code is too short for the code input box upon installation, fill the additional spaces with the character 'X', e.g. for a code formatted as AAAAA-BBBBB-CCCC
, input it as AAAA-ABBB-BBCC-CCXX-XXXX-XXXX
.
Graphics card stress/overheating
- This is a likely cause of a game crash if the system only just meets the minimum system requirements to run the game. With such crashes, usually the graphics card is the culprit. One way to reduce stress on the graphics card is to turn off some of the more system-intensive options.
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Multiplayer incompatible versions
The game version is shown by "CK2 v<version> (<checksum>)" (for example, "CK2 v1.06 (YYEV)"). After entering a singleplayer or multiplayer game, it is possible for the checksum to change on some PCs (for example, to "CK2 v1.06 (ZYEV)"), while the others keep the same checksum. This prevents multiplayer connectivity with incompatible versions. Restarting the game fixes this problem.
Most mods also change the checksum, all players are required to have the exact same versions of the same mods as the host.
Alt-tabbing out and back in changes system resolution (Linux)
Since the introduction of the new launcher, alt-tabbing out of the game and back into it changes the system resolution and consequently makes the game unplayable. This can be prevented by bypassing the launcher via a terminal command. The command, in its simplest form, is: <path-to-game>/ck2 -skiplauncher
Additional arguments are:
-mod=$MOD
where$MOD
is the filename of the mod to enable.-exclude_dlx=$DLC
where$DLC
is the filename of the piece of DLC to enable.
A third-party free software launcher is available as an alternative.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Console commands
- All the console commands can be found on the Crusader Kings II wiki. Only some of the debug commands are listed below. Discretion is advised when using the console as it is very easy to cheat with it (adding/removing traits etc.).
- Console is disabled if playing in "ironman mode"
Press ~ (or the equivalent key above Tab ↹ on the keyboard) or Alt+Numpad 2+Numpad 1 in-game to enter console commands.
fullscreen
- Toggles fullscreenclear
- Clears the consoledebug_assert
- Toggles asserts on/offdebug_bloom
- Toggles bloom on/offdebug_borders
- Toggles borders on/offdebug_citysprawl
- Toggles city sprawl on/offdebug_dumpevents
- Dumps event data to game logdebug_hires
- Toggles terrain hires mode on/offdebug_info
- Toggles debug infodebug_lines
- Toggles debuglinesdebug_nogui
- Toggles GUI on/offdebug_nomouse
- Toggles mouse scrollwheel on/offdebug_postfx
- Toggles postFX on/offdebug_rivers
- Toggles rivers on/offdebug_sky
- Toggles sky on/offdebug_smooth
- Toggles frame smoothing on/offdebug_terrain
- Toggles terrain on/offdebug_textures
- Dumps texture info to debug logdebug_tooltip
- Toggles tooltips on/offdebug_trees
- Toggles trees on/offdebug_water
- Toggles water on/offdebug_wireframe
- Toggles forced wireframe on/offhelp
- Print out all console commands or a specific command's descriptionobserve
- Switches to play no character at allrefresh_portraits
- Refreshes all character portraits as soon as possiblereload filename
- Reloads the gui or lua filereloadinterface
- Reloads the entire interfacereloadtexture texture-filename
- Reloads the specified texture
Modifications
- A Game of Thrones: A full-conversion mod set in the world of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" (ASoIaF).
- Elder Kings: A full-conversion mod set in the Elder Scrolls world.
- Middle-earth Project: A full-conversion mod set in J.R.R Tolkien's legendarium.
- Crisis of the Confederation: A total conversion mod, allowing the player to take the role of a military officer, politician, or crime lord amidst the chaotic political upheavals of the 31st century. It is set in an original science-fiction setting.
- After the End: A total conversion mod set in a post-apocalyptic New World.
- Warcraft: Guardians of Azeroth: A total conversion mod set in the World of Warcraft universe by Blizzard Entertainment.
- Witcher Kings: A full-conversion mod set in the world of Andrzej Sapkowski's "The Witcher".
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
|
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 6750 Nvidia GeForce 320 Nvidia GeForce 9600 1 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 16.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
|
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 6750 Nvidia GeForce 320 Nvidia GeForce 9600 1 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.