Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome Released Today!

[dannie]

Intrigue and spices intoxicate the air as Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome, the scorching new expansion for the critically-acclaimed strategy/RPG Crusader Kings II is released today.

Get the expansion here:
http://www.crusaderkings.com/buy

Introducing an emperor’s hoard of new features, Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios gives The Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Church the royal treatment in this latest expansion pack.

Watch the Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome launch trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovRgvkf_oyo
[video=youtube;ovRgvkf_oyo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovRgvkf_oyo&hd=1&noredirect=1[/video]

Join Henrik Fåhraeus, Game Designer and Project Lead from Paradox Development Studios, today at 7pm GMT / 11am PDT for a live stream presentation at the official Paradox channel on Twitch TV:
http://www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive

Delve into the deliciously dark world of medieval Byzantine politics Legacy of Rome encapsulates. Get insider tips on how to squash revolts from those pesky vassals and avoid getting a centurion’s sword in the back from one of your own generals.

The final hurrah of the Roman Empire – don’t lose your head. Literally!
Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome expansion is now available on all major digital download portals for 4,99 USD. Get the expansion here: http://www.crusaderkings.com/buy

Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome release screenshots:


Main Features in Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome and patch 1.07

• New Faction System: Join a royal faction and use your allies in the party to enhance your strength and tear down rivals
• Raise Standing Armies: You will now be able to use retinues to have standing armies in your domain: the size of which is determined by technology
• Experience Factional Revolts: No more easily defeated rebellions. Disgruntled vassals will now band together in revolt against your rule through their faction
• Appoint Orthodox Patriarchs: Orthodox kingdoms and empires can now control their own heads of religion and their powers, instead of being dependent on the patriarch of Constantinople
• Streamlined Mobilization: You will always raise a single, larger levy from your direct vassal; no need to worry about the opinions of the lower vassals
• Leader Focus on Combat: Appoint your generals wisely, their traits and skills are now of vital importance on the field of battle. More commander traits are now added to increase the importance of your choice of military leaders
• Byzantium Comes Alive: New sets of decisions and events specifically designed with the Byzantine Empire in mind
• Improve your ruler: You can now actively strive to improve your skills or traits through the new Self-Improvement Ambitions

If you weren’t already feeling spoiled, Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios have released patch 1.07 AND four new DLC for Crusader Kings II to celebrate the release of Legacy of Rome:
Crusader Kings II: African Portraits DLC
Crusader Kings II: Byzantine Unit pack DLC
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Byzantium DLC
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields II DLC

About Paradox Development Studio (developer)
www.paradoxdevelopmentstudio.com

About Paradox Interactive (publisher)
www.paradoxplaza.com

 

[Killzerslaul]

Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome expansion is now available on all major digital download portals for 4,99 USD.

except Steam.

 

[Sopot]

Looking forward to the live stream.

 

[Sleight of Hand]

except Steam.

:rofl:

 

[Killzerslaul]

Looking forward to the live stream.

looking forward to the DLC becoming available on the biggest distributor. ^^


But also the live stream. That should be interesting.

 

[Sopot]

looking forward to the DLC becoming available on the biggest distributor. ^^

Well, that is only an hour away!

 

[greatmustachio]

looking forward to the DLC becoming available on the biggest distributor. ^^


But also the live stream. That should be interesting.

Don't be butthurt, it is not working for us GG customers anyway.

 

[nyah]

except Steam.

Are you going to edit that out after 6pm tonight? In one hour.

What happened to patience?

 

[Killzerslaul]

Well, that is only an hour away!

I wish those useless Americans would get out of bed a bit sooner, or get a decent timezone, or something. ^^

EDIT: hmm, that does come across as a bit impatient. Sorry. I'm just a bit excited for the release.

Are you going to edit that out after 6pm tonight? In one hour.

No, my post has the time marked on it.

 

[Sarog]

The trailer music is quite nice. Hope & assume it is in the music dlc pack.

 

[GothicEmperor]

If you weren’t already feeling spoiled, Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios have released patch 1.07 AND four new DLC for Crusader Kings II to celebrate the release of Legacy of Rome:

Crusader Kings II: African Portraits DLC
Crusader Kings II: Byzantine Unit pack DLC
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Byzantium DLC
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields II DLC

I'm also quite interested in these. African portraits in particular will be very nice indeed.

 

[Davisx3m]

Awesooome

 

[Sopot]

I wish those stupid Americans would get out of bed a bit sooner, or get a decent timezone, or something. ^^

EDIT: hmm, that does come across as a bit impatient. Sorry. I'm just a bit excited for the release.

I think everyone here is chomping at the bit to get going and play the new dlc and yeah, would be nice if the fellas at valve would start the day sooner.

 

[Sleight of Hand]

I thought the Byzantines already had unit sprites. Do the DLC ones look noticeably different?

 

[riknap]

I thought the Byzantines already had unit sprites. Do the DLC ones look noticeably different?

the byzantines don't get unit sprites by default
it's the dlc that changes their appearance... I think

 

[xZeven]

It is available on steam now.

 

[Killzerslaul]

It is available on steam now.

awesome, thanks. =)

 

[Bloodmerchant]

Where's the Byzantine portrait pack?

 

[Federalist girl]

Where's the Byzantine portrait pack?

Johan said it wasn't ready yet.

I hope it's finished sooon!

 

[grumphie]

looks like its out