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Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion

2012
SimulatorStrategy

Historical

Sunset Invasion inverts Crusader Kings II's established historical tension by introducing a fantastical Aztec invasion of Western Europe. This DLC forces players to contend with a massive, aggressive external threat that disregards the usual diplomatic and dynastic chessboard, demanding a complete strategic pivot. It's a fascinating 'what-if' scenario that tests your realm's resilience by throwing a late-game crisis of entirely different cultural and military logic at your carefully laid feudal plans.

About Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion

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Addition or additional script adds a fictional invasion of bloodthirsty Aztecs in Europe. This is the first Paradox Development Studios, where they have departed from the true story.

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