One Of The Best Strategy Games Of All Time Is Free To Play Right Now

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Fans of dense strategy games are in luck because ,one of the most impressive medieval simulation games of all time is free to play for a short period of time. Released back in 2020, the third installment in Paradox's beloved franchise is praised for delivering one of the most comprehensive and in-depth strategy experiences available to players on both PC and console. Yet those who may not have taken the plunge on now have an opportunity to check it spending a cent on the experience.

Over on Steam, is celebrating the launch of Update 1.12.5 with a free weekend, inviting newcomers to play as much of the game as they want until May 13 after which they'll need to pay to continue their reign. Given the sheer scale of Paradox's grand strategy title, it's unlikely that players will be able to see everything it has to offer in just a few days but this is still an excellent opportunity. Fortunately, the game is heavily discounted right now, so users won't need to break the bank.

A Crusader Kings 3 mod lets players take a break from their royal duties by surprisingly adding fishing minigame into the grand strategy title.

To make the process of figuring out a little more straightforward, Paradox also announced the introduction of an additional «express» tutorial that covers new mechanics and UI elements to make settling into the role of a ruler easier. If those aren't enough, the developer also recommends checking out some guides created by active members of the community like HeyCara and Party Elite. Paradox even shared a fun «Choose Your Own Adventure» video to help newcomers settle into an appropriate lifestyle with a series of unique questions to determine whether they're a warrior, diplomat, or something in between.

's free weekend also arrives ahead of the launch of , the game's third major expansion that's due out in 2024. The gigantic DLC will add the powerful Byzantine Empire as a playable faction and introduce new systems of governance and management as players