Crusader Kings 3: Fates of Iberia DLC launches on May 31st Rock Paper Shotgun Support us Join our newsletter Visit our store Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Crusader Kings 3: Fates of Iberia DLC launches on May 31st Brings new Struggles system to Spain and Portugal News by CJ Wheeler News Reporter Published on April 20, 2022 4 comments Paradox are dragging the Iberian peninsula into Crusader Kings 3's grand strategy medieval world of backstabbing and throne-shagging on May 31st with the Fates Of Iberia 'flavor pack' DLC. Chief among the additions in Fates Of Iberia is the new Struggles system, which is moddable and customisable. Paradox haven't said much about what this entails, but from the screenshots they've shared on Steam it looks like Struggles will affect particular regions. Struggles have distinct phases that your ruler will need to navigate with their decisions and actions, and each phase seems to have effects on war, culture and faith. There are a few options on how to resolve Struggles through compromise, like maintaining the status quo rather than trying to achieve dominance or détente. Current phase: Hostility. Sounds like Crusader Kings 3 alright. Aside from the new system, the pack adds in Urbane and Coterie Legacy tracks and new Cultural Traditions. There are also fresh historical events that reach outside of the Iberian peninsula, if you get bored of there. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention there are some proper bad-ass hats inspired by those of the time and place included in this DLC too. The first DLC pack for Crusader Kings was Northern Lords – Vikings, obvs – in March last year. Nate called it "a feast for roleplayers". The Royal Court expansion was announced all the way back in May, but was postponed until this February due to "stability" concerns from Paradox. Nate took a look last month at why Crusader Kings 3 still feels fresh after 18 months of courtly intrigue. He recently regaled the world with several tales of brave Gigaknight and his spawn too, the result of making a Crusader Kings 3 ruler with every stat set to max. Crusader Kings 3: Fates Of Iberia is up for pre-purchase on Steam for £5/€7/$7 and is on Microsoft Store too. While you're biding your time until Fates Of Iberia arrives, you could always consult our guide to the best starting characters in Crusader Kings 3 if you're a novice ruler and looking for some regal pointers. More News Jack King-Spooner's next handcrafted game has a teaser demo out Judero brings chat and action in the Scottish Borders Alice O'Connor 17 hours ago 1 If you were hoping for any Overwatch 2 balance changes then you'll have to wait until season two The next season begins in December CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 3 The Dead Space remake will chuck random Necromorphs at you as you wander the Ishimura In space, no one can hear you proper bricking it CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 8 Valve register mysterious new Neon Prime trademark in the US It doesn’t seem to be for a particularly colourful Steam Deck CJ Wheeler 20 hours ago 11 Latest Articles What are we all playing this weekend? Well? Alice O'Connor an hour ago 21 Past Wordle answers Here's an archive of previous Wordle words Ollie Toms 2 hours ago 1 Wordle answer today (Saturday 15 October) Hints and the answer to today's Wordle word Rebecca Jones 9 hours ago Overwatch 2 hero tier list Which are the best heroes in Overwatch 2? Ollie Toms 16 hours ago Supporters Only You're probably better than me at One Many Nobody You go on without… uh, you? Sin Vega 17 hours ago Supporter podcast - The Nate Files episode 13: dry bones Bad science is also FUN science! Alice Bell 18 hours ago Japanese dating show Love Wagon has surprising parallels with Yakuza and Persona My new obsession Ed Thorn 2 days ago If you're hankering after Bayonetta 3, Valkyrie Elysium might be a good substitute It's not out on PC until next month, but the console demo has been a surprise charmer Katharine Castle 1 week ago 4 We've been talking, and we think that you should wear clothes Total coincidence, but we sell some clothes Buy RPS stuff here