Wards & Wardens for CKIII: Console Edition - Releasing March 5!

[PDX-Trinexx]

Not everyone gets a carefree childhood of toys and games. Some children bear the weight of duty on their shoulders, facing rigorous training and the looming responsibility of power.

Child rulers and their guardians take center stage in Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens, coming to the Console Edition of the modern strategy classic on March 5 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Shape the Future
New events add greater depth and flexibility to your wards' training, letting you mold not just their skills but their very personalities. Education doesn't end alongside childhood, however; even adults can keep learning, attending university to refine their knowledge and advance their skills to new heights.

Power & Influence
Royal children are more than heirs to the throne-- they're political prizes in their own right. From councilors, to knights, to the new Wet Nurse court position, many people will seek to shape the minds and destinies of those who stand to inherit. Guide your charges through a childhood full of danger... or directly into it.

Hostages & Loyalties
Noble children can also play a vital diplomatic role as hostages in foreign courts, adding new strategy to ensure the loyalty (or compliance) of your captured pawns.

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Bring new drama, laughter, and tears to your medieval court as you write a new history of the Middle Ages in Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens when it releases for Console Edition on March 5th!

 

[Arcadius123]

Will there be a free update release alongside it?

 

[56057:LevelUpSmurfyyy]

Will there be a free update release alongside it?

No you’re gonna have to buy it, but if you already bought the chapter 2 bundle it’s okay be free

 

[szymonasty]

That is great news! Keep them updates coming to the consoles! :3

 

[728090]

Will there be a free update release alongside it?

There will be free update:

Free Features

• A new system for rulers giving or trading Hostages brings a new side of historical medieval politics to life - Hostages are powerful tools for ensuring peace, as they can be executed during wars to make your enemy suffer a great blow to their morale and stability. Hostages can be identified by a new portrait icon.
  • They can be demanded, exchanged, or even used to bargain beneficial peace deals during wars!
  • Having Hostages of notable status will reward you with both prestige and renown.
  • While hostages are most often children, there’s no guarantee that their warden will send them back as they come of age… after all, they are great bargaining chips!
• The new Perpetual Hook type lies in-between Weak and Strong Hooks, acting like a Weak hook that can be re-used every few years.
• A new Adoption interaction allows certain rulers to bring in new members to their family and dynasty. Characters with the Compassionate trait or of a culture. with certain Traditions can Adopt, but the restrictions can also be tightened or removed via a new Game Rule!
• A new Eccentric personality trait allows characters with it to develop their Lifestyles with ease at the cost of public perception, as their methods might be seen as erratic and odd! Several new event options have been added for the trait, and some of the more ‘out there’ events have been updated to require this trait to fire.
• Added 6 new events to the Pet Cat story Cycle.

 

[Tony Montana_]

Thank u hopefully we will catch up to pc before 2026 u guys are awesome

 

[:Tunak23]

Not my favourite part of the chapter but certainly curious to play these events myself, new flair that makes the hours of playing less generic is always appreciated.

 

[Aidanator800]

Not my favourite part of the chapter but certainly curious to play these events myself, new flair that makes the hours of playing less generic is always appreciated.

I’d say the hostage system is fun, you basically get to kidnap the children of enemy nobles and raise them as your own.

 

[63822:I La Flaga I]

When we getting roads to power? Pretty sure all console players are more interested in that. Granted we're genuinely getting content now which is fantastic, but still a ways to go. I think for the console community, the lack of content has been truly frustrating. I think the console community should vote on dlc for the next release rather than follow a road map so to speak, I don't think it's possible to catch up to pc quickly, but I can honestly say that the lack of content has greatly killed the Xbox community

 

[Brightmatch05]

When we getting roads to power? Pretty sure all console players are more interested in that. Granted we're genuinely getting content now which is fantastic, but still a ways to go. I think for the console community, the lack of content has been truly frustrating. I think the console community should vote on dlc for the next release rather than follow a road map so to speak, I don't think it's possible to catch up to pc quickly, but I can honestly say that the lack of content has greatly killed the Xbox community

Maybe as part of a Chapter 3 Pack?

Seems like Consoles chapters are just behind those of the PC edition.

 

[63822:I La Flaga I]

Maybe as part of a Chapter 3 Pack?

Seems like Consoles chapters are just behind those of the PC edition.

We where 2 years behind at one point

 

[Brightmatch05]

Yeah… I really wish that wasn’t the case

 

[63822:I La Flaga I]

Yeah… I really wish that wasn’t the case

Old Devs were terrible, but paradox is equally guilty by leaving them to their own devices no matter how much the console community cried.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if roads to power is a 2027 release

 

[Brightmatch05]

I wish they would at least entertain the idea that on Chapter 3 we get 2 of the DLC’s ready to go instead of the first with a cosmetic pack.

If they could somewhat catch it up I’d be thrilled but won’t hold my breath

 

[63822:I La Flaga I]

I wish they would at least entertain the idea that on Chapter 3 we get 2 of the DLC’s ready to go instead of the first with a cosmetic pack.

If they could somewhat catch it up I’d be thrilled but won’t hold my breath

I don't think paradox care enough to put pressure on for that, they make it clear console is not a priority, but we can dream

 

[Brightmatch05]

I don't think paradox care enough to put pressure on for that, they make it clear console is not a priority, but we can dream

That’s sort of the impression I’ve gotten from the forums here.

 

[Psycho Jesus]

I don't think paradox care enough to put pressure on for that, they make it clear console is not a priority, but we can dream

Well, they did merge two major updates from stellaris. First contact and galactic paragons were merged into one update. I wouldn’t say its impossible for them to do so with CK3; I’m not hopeful though