Crusader Kings 3's Friends & Foes DLC adding over 100 new relationship-themed events next week Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Crusader Kings 3's Friends & Foes DLC adding over 100 new relationship-themed events next week Arrives alongside free Bastion update. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 1 Sep 2022 Paradox Interactive's acclaimed Medieval grand strategy game Crusader Kings 3 is set to make its historical tapestry a little richer next Thursday, 8th September, with the arrival of the Friends and Foes Event Pack DLC, promising over a hundred new events. These new player-driven stories, which can be encountered throughout ordinary play, all have relationships at their heart, but not necessarily the positive kind. One the one hand, players can "uncover novel ways to become pals with those [they] hold dear or even achieve the coveted best friend status", but on the other, Paradox says players should "be prepared for ever more dangerous rivals, sharpening their vengeful knives to get back at you." Stories are at the heart of Crusader Kings 3, so more narrative options are always welcome, but those uninterested in laying down cash for the Friends & Foes Event Pack will also have something to look forward to - a number of additional free features and changes will be arriving simultaneously as part of the new 1.7 Bastion Update. Watch on YouTube Crusader Kings III: Friends and Foes - Announcement Trailer. These include AI improvements around economy and diplomacy, improvements to Populist Factions, and new relationship features that'll feed into Friends and Foes. On the latter front, expect new Loyal and Disloyal Traits, revamped childhood events, UI changes highlighting the reasons for different relationships, and a new Memories system. This will enable characters to remember important life events - the births of their children, important battles, deaths of close ones, and so - which can be viewed at any time and may also be used to trigger new content. Crusader Kings 3's Friends and Foes Event Pack will cost $4.99 USD when it launches alongside the free 1.7 update next Thursday, 8th September. That puts it a little under the current price of Crusader Kings 3's Flavour Packs - which Paradox recently said it will be nearly doubling - from the current price of $6.99 USD (£5.19 in the UK) to $12.99 - starting on 13th September. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store