Paradox made smart choices in choosing aspects added to CK2 over time through DLC to add to the CK3 base game without the game feeling bloated or confusing. New systems are added (like stress and skill trees) that manage to make the game more streamlined and accessible to new players to the franchise. The 3D portraits are brilliant, and animated in a way that adds so much expression to the game.

All I am left wanting is more full conversion mods to come out, but I'll be patient.

I have over 2k hours in Crusader Kings 2 and now I'm completely hooked on CK3. It's like a love letter to the older game, enjoyable to old players like me, while being something I can actually introduce friends to.

Paradox made smart choices in choosing aspects added to CK2 over time through DLC to add to the CK3 base game without the game feeling bloated or confusing. New systems are added (like stress and skill trees) that manage to make the game more streamlined and accessible to new players to the franchise. The 3D portraits are brilliant, and animated in a way that adds so much expression to the game. All I am left wanting is more full conversion mods to come out, but I'll be patient. I have over 2k hours in Crusader Kings 2 and now I'm completely hooked on CK3. It's like a love letter to the older game, enjoyable to old players like me, while being something I can actually introduce friends to.