There was plenty of excitement earlier this week when the critically acclaimed Crusader Kings 3 was added to Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it's fair to say some newcomers are having real trouble with it.
Across social media, players have been sharing their struggles with the game's in-depth tutorial, with many pointing out that there's just too much information to take in, and they feel somewhat "stupid" because of it:
More experienced Crusader Kings 3 players have also been stepping in to try and help, advising that the tutorial isn't actually that great compared to watching YouTube videos and engaging in trial-and-error tactics. The common bit of advice that most fans are providing is to just "learn from the defeats" and don't take it too seriously.
If you're struggling with Crusader Kings 3 on Xbox, then, you're not alone. Don't forget that the game is also playable on PC with PC Game Pass, and even on Xbox One if you've got a strong enough connection for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
How are you getting on with Crusader Kings 3 on Xbox Game Pass so far? Tell us down in the comments.
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Yeah I got stuck in the tutorial as well. Though I guess it being my first game in the genre in over a decade wouldn't help either. These games got so damned big. Speaking of I'm not sure the games I used to play can be classed together with this....
Best part is you can't lose. You can always jump to another person an continue the game. Having your character murdered, losing lands, etc, are all part of your story--it's fun! I can't imagine using a controller to play though . . .
My first play through lasted 6 hours, won a couple of wars and thought "ah im doing okay at this" then the scots turnt up with an army 4x the size of mine and just decimated me completely and made me a vassal.
Controls are a little bit clunky but once you've got the hang of them it becomes quite fluid.
Learn from your mistakes, upgrade your holdings and be patient best advice i would give to someone.
Great game though.
I just booted it up and after a few minutes realized this is gonna have to wait a bit after Elden Ring.
Gonna need a lighter game in between these two to serve as a buffer
The game has a lot of systems and mechanics, the tutorial is barebones so you need to look up some begginner guides and videos on youtube, that's how i learned to play on PC, Paradox Grand Strategy games are incredible once you understand what you are doing
It is a magnificent game. But it is too much for me. During the years, these games has become massively complicated and expansive. I remember playing Medieval Total War more than a decade ago, and it was way more accessible and simple than this one. Great game, but not for me. I prefer to stay in the era when games were shorter and more simple.
@Dusk_Actual ever try Control Ultimate Edition on Series X.........or sunset Overdrive....I use them for pallet cleansers lol
I've started two games and played the tutorial twice and I have barely any clue. I know it is a good game but damn does it make it hard.
Controls are terrible compared to mouse and you aren't given every information you need at first glance compared to PC version. I would rather have an option to use controller stick like a mouse and have PC interface instead.
Yeah tutorial didn't help much. I ended up watching an hour long YouTube video to play the game. There's a few glitches with scrolling in events (it doesn't scroll) and invisible clothes glitches (the female characters are nude under their head scarves), but it's a pretty decent game.
I've been using the Duke of Candras who is a 4 year old, with a huge army constantly attacking me. I became a vassal and now slowly fighting back from the inside!
Yeah tutorials for Paradox grand strategy games are famously barely useful. Their games are so loaded with systems that it takes FOREVER to learn it all and then they update it and add more systems. I’ve put 300 hours into Europa Universalis IV and I’m barely not a newb. I know enough now not to get rocked completely. And the thing I appreciate their games as they’re kind of “anti video game.” While most games see you as this powerful being exceeding and growing stronger at every turn, Paradox games will throw you off a cliff and punish you for every decision you make. There are no best decisions, and I always liken it to turning knobs to keep a ship afloat and try not to die. It’s like Life 101 in that way.
@Wanderhope There is actually not that much here to learn it just look like that because of their interfaces althought I may be biased because of years of experience with their games. Console interface aren't helping as well and actually hides important information, like events decisions consequences
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