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When Crusader Kings 3: By God Alone comes out, I'm going to turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest

2026-08-28

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When Crusader Kings III’s next expansion, By God Alone, launches at the end of September, one player has a rather unorthodox plan: turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest. In a post, the player humorously notes that being a pope is stressful, even more so in the 11th century without cars or a social media team. But the upcoming expansion will supposedly offer new tools to interfere with church affairs, and the player intends to use them to create a radically unconventional church. While this may sound like a joke, it highlights the sandbox nature of Crusader Kings—allowing players to rewrite history, challenge religious norms, and create chaos. The community has already reacted enthusiastically, sharing their own outrageous playthroughs. By God Alone is expected to add deeper religious mechanics, making the game more immersive. This expansion will offer both veterans and newcomers fresh ways to shape their medieval dynasties, whether through serious governance or deliberate subversion. It underscores the enduring appeal of the series as a living history simulator.

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When Crusader Kings 3: By God Alone comes out, I'm going to turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest

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