Everything announced at PDX Con 2021: From Victoria 3 to a Crusader Kings 3 expansion
PDX Con 2021 has now concluded, and we have every announcement you should know about.
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Paradox Interactive is the publisher behind incredible games likeCrusader Kings 3,Cities: Skylines, andStellaris, many of which are even available throughXbox Game Passon Xbox and PC. Today, Paradox held its (usually) yearly PDX Con event, which was all-digital this time around, to announce all the biggest things coming from in the future. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, we’ve rounded up everything announced at PDX Con 2021 for your convenience.
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All the biggest announcements at PDX Con 2021
While there were many announcements and updates at PDX Con 2021, four in particular stood above the rest. Here are thebiggestannouncements at PDX Con 2021 you should definitely keep an eye on.
Victoria 3 — Coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass for PC
The biggest announcement at PDX Con 2021 was undoubtedly the reveal ofVictoria 3, which marks the return of the long-dormant Victoria grand strategy series after over a decade-long hiatus. If you’re a fan of grand strategy games, Victoria 3 is absolutely one to keep an eye on.
If you want to know more about Victoria 3, check out ourVictoria 3 announcement post. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know about Victoria 3.
Victoria 3 doesn’t have a release date yet, but it looks like it could be an incredibly exciting addition to the growing grand strategy genre. Players who are more than happy to sink hours into a single game should keep their eyes on Victoria 3, which is coming from Paradox Interactive at some point in the future. Victoria 3 will be PC-only, but it will be available through Xbox Game Pass for PC. You can see more images of Victoria 3 below.
Empire of Sin — “Make It Count” expansion
Empire of Sinalready made headlines recently by announcing itsfirst major free content expansion, The Precinct. Still, Paradox made it clear Empire of Sin isn’t done impressing by announcing its very premium paid expansion at PDX Con 2021, called Make It Count.
Here’s what you need to know about Empire of Sin: Make It Count.
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Empire of Sin: Make It Count currently will arrive alongside the free “The Precint” update sometime in 2021, and it should be included with the Empire of Sin Expansion Pass, which you can get in the game’s Premium Edition. If you want to see more of the Make It Count premium DLC, you can check out some additional images below. Empire of Sin is available through Xbox Game Pass on PC, console, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Conquer 1920’s Chicago in style.
Empire of Sin is a riveting gangster strategy simulator from Romero Games and Paradox Interactive. It’s already enjoyed generous post-launch support, but the game is only getting started with the announcement of its first major premium content expansion, Make It Count, coming at some point in the future.
Crusader Kings III — “The Royal Court” expansion
Next up we have Crusader Kings 3, an already excellent grand strategy game that is getting its next paid expansion with The Royal Court. This should definitely be an exciting addition for Crusader Kings 3 players, as a ton of sweet new content is included.
Crusader Kings 3: The Royal Court doesn’t have a release date yet, but it should be included in the Crusader Kings 3 Expansion Pass, which you can purchase in its Royal Edition. If you want to see more of The Royal Court paid DLC, you can see more images below. Crusader Kings 3 is available through Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Make your name known.
Crusader Kings 3 is one of the best grand strategy games around, letting you become the most powerful nation in the world with in-depth strategy, politics, war, espionage, and so much more. The Royal Court makes Crusader Kings 3 even deeper with major changes to culture, traditions, and more.
Prison Architect — “Second Chances” expansion
Prison Architect is a charming game on Xbox and PC that has a surprising amount of depth. At PDX Con 2021, Paradox announced Prison Architect’s fifth DLC expansion, called Second Chances. As the name implies, Second Chances is all about prisoner rehabilitation.
Here’s what you need to know about Prison Architect: Second Chances.
Prison Architect: Second Chances launches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation on June 16, 2021. The Switch release follows closely behind on June 29. Prison Architect is available through Xbox Game Pass for PC. You can see more pictures of Prison Architect: Second Chances below.
Build the ultimate prison.
Prison Architect lets you design the ultimate prison to house a wide variety of prisoners. Its fifth paid expansion is coming soon, and Second Chances adds a new layer to be aware of: prisoner reoffending rates. Can you handle the challenge?
All the announcements at PDX Con 2021
It’s easy for smaller announcements to slip through the cracks left behind by headlining news like Victoria 3. Of course, we’re helping ensure you don’t miss anything with a list of all the announcements at PDX Con 2021.
Hearts of Iron IV five-year anniversary & “No Step Back” update
Cities: Skylines “Trains Stations” & “Bridges & Piers” Content Creator Packs — Available today
Stellaris: Console Edition Expansion Pass 4 & five-year anniversary — June 17
Surviving Mars soundtrack vinyl release
Pre-order the Surviving Mars vinyl soundtrack fromhere.
Empire of Sin: Make It Count
Crusader Kings III: The Royal Court
Prison Architect: Second Chances — June 16 & June 29
Victoria 3
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All your gaming needs, in one subscription.
Is the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate the best value in all of gaming? It’s possible. Ultimate bundles your Xbox Live Gold subscription, an Xbox Game Pass subscription for both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for on-the-go. Many great Paradox Interactive games like Empire of Sin and Crusader Kings 3 are available through Xbox Game Pass.
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