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Crusader Kings 3: 1.18.2 Patch Update - Improved Chinese Bureaucrat Gameplay and Added Content
Crusader Kings 3's 1.18.2 patch includes new music, improvements to the Chinese Minister gameplay, additional character interactions, technical improvements, and various bug fixes. This patch is compatible with existing save files and provides performance improvements, especially for Mac users.
1. 🎵 Added CK2 Jade Dragon music tracks and game compatibility
- ✅ Three hit musical tracks from CK2 Jade Dragon have been added to Crusader Kings 3, providing more music to the region
- ✅ The 1.18.2 patch is fully compatible with 1.18.1 save files, so you can apply it to existing campaigns without any problems.
00:00 - 01:25
1. 🎵 Added CK2 Jade Dragon music tracks and game compatibility
- ✅ Three hit musical tracks from CK2 Jade Dragon have been added to Crusader Kings 3, providing more music to the region
- ✅ The 1.18.2 patch is fully compatible with 1.18.1 save files, so you can apply it to existing campaigns without any problems.
01:26 - 02:29
2. ⚔️ New Character Interaction: Noble Family Extermination Feature
- ✅ Added a new character interaction that allows an independent Emperor-tier ruler to destroy a noble family by executing the head of the imprisoned noble family and banishing the family.
- ✅ This is in accordance with the legal principle of collective responsibility for crimes in the Chinese Empire.
02:30 - 03:20
3. 💰 Treasury Withdrawal and Hegemony Vassal Generalization
- ✅ Independent rulers and ministers of the administrative government type can withdraw gold from the treasury through the new 'Treasury Withdrawal' decision (with cooldown, consuming justification or influence).
- ✅ Hegemony vassals are generalized to be supported by all hegemonies, with additional features added to the Roman Empire and Indian Hegemony.
03:21 - 04:44
4. 🌟 Powerful Family Attribute Improvements and Thai Migration Story Cycle Added
- ✅ The powerful family attributes of the administrative government type used in Byzantium and other administrative regions have been significantly updated and improved, allowing them to level up similarly to East Asian family aspirations.
- ✅ Added a story cycle in which Thai culture migrates south to the Southeast Asian peninsula. This may lead to the settlement of the Thai population and the replacement of Mon culture and other existing cultures.
04:45 - 05:10
5. 🇨🇳 Celestial Minister Improvements and New Interactions Added
- ✅ Celestial Minister gameplay has been improved with new interactions, projects, and abilities for ministers.
- ✅ Provides a more interesting experience when playing in China.
05:11 - 05:38
6. 💻 Technical Improvements: Mac Performance Improvements and Vulcan Performance Improvements
- ✅ Improved game performance for Mac users with the addition of new features and supported chips (M1, 2, 3, 4 chips).
- ✅ Vulcan performance has also been improved, resulting in overall game performance improvements.
05:39 - 08:09
7. 🐛 Major Bug Fixes: Crash Issues Resolved and AI Improvements
- ✅ Fixed a common crash issue that occurred when using alliance tooltips.
- ✅ Fixed synchronization issues with factions involving players in multiplayer and other multiplayer fixes.
- ✅ Fixed Ver goods to be inherited upon character death.
- ✅ Fixed bears to roam Siberia and India.
- ✅ Fixed AI to disband mercenary regiments when over the limit.
08:10 - 09:01
8. 🏛️ Bug Fixes Related to Special Buildings and Cultural Fascination
- ✅ Fixed special buildings to always be active (even when exceeding the domain limit).
- ✅ Fixed nudists not getting angry when clothes are stolen.
- ✅ Fixed AI to always choose fascinations within their own cultural era or the previous era.
09:02 - 10:27
9. 🗺️ Game Content Added: New Mine Buildings and Historical Battle Sites
- ✅ Added additional mine buildings for areas added to All Under Heaven.
- ✅ Added 13 historical battle points of interest in Southeast Asia (including related commander traits).
- ✅ Added new events when upgrading Mandala Aspects.
- ✅ Fixed adventurers being able to become nomads by taking land from shepherds.
- ✅ Updated the Adopt Feudal Ways decision to be available in all new administrative governments (except the Son of Heaven).
10:28 - 11:16
10. ⚖️ Game Balance Adjustments: Nomad AI and AI Mercenary Hiring Improvements
- ✅ Adjusted Nomad AI to prefer conquering land in larger settlement areas rather than making them vassals.
- ✅ Improved AI to better determine when to hire personal and title mercenaries, and when to disband different types of mercenaries.
11:17 - 12:26
11. 🛠️ Modding Improvements: Increased Script Limits to Enhance Support for Large-Scale Mods
- ✅ Increased internal limits for certain scriptable items, such as script values, to ensure that very large mods can continue to function as intended.
- ✅ This is a measure to address the functional limitations of large-scale mods such as Game of Thrones.
12:27 - 13:21
12. 📢 Closing and Subscription Information
- ✅ Request to share feedback on patch notes in the comments
- ✅ Subscribe to the channel to receive news, patch notes, and developer diary updates related to Crusader Kings 3.
- ✅ Expressing anticipation for new chapter content to be released in 2026.