Crusader Kings 3 is about to get "30-40% bigger," but Paradox says you can leave performance concerns at the door

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New Crusader Kings 3 expansion All Under Heaven is a dramatic size increase, but Paradox says performance and optimization is under control.

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New Crusader Kings 3 expansion All Under Heaven makes its vast map dramatically bigger, which is both exciting and terrifying for long-time players. The introduction of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia opens up a whole wealth of possibilities as you navigate dynasties, shogunates, and the wealth of the Silk Road. But that dramatic increase to the size of the playable world also means more back-end calculations, and the worry it might grind the speed of your playthrough to a standstill. Fortunately, despite its recent DLC faux pas, Paradox says it’s got things under control.

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New Crusader Kings 3 expansion All Under Heaven makes its vast map dramatically bigger, which is both exciting and terrifying for long-time players. The introduction of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia opens up a whole wealth of possibilities as you navigate dynasties, shogunates, and the wealth of the Silk Road. But that dramatic increase to the size of the playable world also means more back-end calculations, and the worry it might grind the speed of your playthrough to a standstill. Fortunately, despite its recent DLC faux pas, Paradox says it’s got things under control. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Crusader Kings 3 is about to get "30-40% bigger," but Paradox says you can leave performance concerns at the door

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New Crusader Kings 3 expansion All Under Heaven is a dramatic size increase, but Paradox says performance and optimization is under control.


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New Crusader Kings 3 expansion All Under Heaven makes its vast map dramatically bigger, which is both exciting and terrifying for long-time players. The introduction of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia opens up a whole wealth of possibilities as you navigate dynasties, shogunates, and the wealth of the Silk Road. But that dramatic increase to the size of the playable world also means more back-end calculations, and the worry it might grind the speed of your playthrough to a standstill. Fortunately, despite its recent DLC faux pas, Paradox says it’s got things under control.

Read the full story on PCGamesN: Crusader Kings 3 is about to get "30-40% bigger," but Paradox says you can leave performance concerns at the door


content_text: New Crusader Kings 3 expansion All Under Heaven makes its vast map dramatically bigger, which is both exciting and terrifying for long-time players. The introduction of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia opens up a whole wealth of possibilities as you navigate dynasties, shogunates, and the wealth of the Silk Road. But that dramatic increase to the size of the playable world also means more back-end calculations, and the worry it might grind the speed of your playthrough to a standstill. Fortunately, despite its recent DLC faux pas, Paradox says it’s got things under control. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Crusader Kings 3 is about to get "30-40% bigger," but Paradox says you can leave performance concerns at the door
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