Last Year, Paradox Interactive revealed its intentions to bring its popular grand strategy entry Crusader Kings III over to consoles for the first time ever. That project now has a launch date attached to it, with it hitting both current generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles on March 29.
This console venture of the Middle Ages-set grand strategy role playing game is being developed by Paradox in partnership with Lab42. There are both UI design changes to fit the controller-focused playstyle of the new platforms as well as changes under the hood to make use of the new hardware's advantages.
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Some of the redesigned UI for controllers can be seen in the trailer above. Essentially, instead of relying on a virtual cursor, which would be inadequate considering the number of options the game provides, the developer has redesigned the interface to effortlessly work using the button suite available on a controller, including the triggers, bumpers, and analog sticks.
Those playing on the PlayStation 5 will receive DualSense controller feedback for when various in-game events trigger, such as more trigger resistance when the in-game character is stressed. On the Xbox Series X|S, Quick Resume was touted as a feature for use when promptly needing to check a guide or two.
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Crusader Kings III is now available for pre-order for the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 with a $49.99 price tag. Xbox Game Pass subscribers should keep in mind, however, that the title will be a day one arrival to the console variant, joining the PC version already on the service.
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