On Tuesday, October 14th Paradox launched Crusader Kings II's 7th expansion pack "Charlemagne" along with 3 related DLC packs. The new Charlemagne expansion starts out at a not-so-bad $14.99, but if you're buying during release week, you can easily avoid paying full retail price.
UK-based digital retailer is running a 25% off coupon discount on select titles that drops the new expansion almost $4. The coupon also works on 3 other DLCs.
Notes: All deals listed below can also be found here. The GMG coupon listed runs through Friday, October 17th at 11 a.m. Eastern.
- Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne — $11.25 (normally $15)
- Crusader Kings II: Early Eastern Clothing Pack — $1.50 (normally $2)
- Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields Charlemagne — $1.50 (normally $2)
- Crusader Kings II: Early Western Clothing Pack — $1.50 (normally $2)
Use Coupon: P65PW6-F9B91D-TW2AG2
In celebration of the new CKII Expansion, GMG is also running a 75% off sale on the Crusader Kings II game and select DLC/Expansions. If you're reading this you probably already have the base game so we won't bore you with those details.
On top of the 75% off instant savings, you can stack the above 25% off code, making discounts as high as 81% off the CKII DLCs you may have missed out on previously. You can grab the DLCs piecemeal – or grab the most recent bundle if you're one of those rare Crusader King gamers who hasn't bought DLCs for the game.
- Cursader Kings II DLC Bundle — $9.37
- Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India — $2.81
- Crusader Kings II: The Republic — $1.87
- Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam — $1.87
- Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham — $1.87
- Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter — $1.87
The new "Charlemagne" expansion focuses on events about 100 years before the "Old Gods" expansion. You start out in the year 769 AD during a Civil War which historically leads to the Holy Roman Empire.
You'll either love or hate Crusader Kings II and this new expansion. Those unfamiliar with Crusader Kings series may wonder why a PC game still has new expansions releasing nearly 3 years after it launched, but it's mostly because fans want (and are willing) to buy them.
Paradox strategy games like Crusader Kings, Victoria, and Hearts of Iron all have steep learning curves. However, many become addicted after mastering the curves (Paradox even recently announced that the game has sold one million copies). And the DLC business model is actually a fitting one for the series given that long-time fans are always seeking new content and experiences.
