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“Princes of Darkness” Mod Brings ‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ Into ‘Crusader Kings III’
So, Paradox Interactive’s Crusader Kings III is out to critical acclaim by numerous publications and fans. So what’s in it for horror gamers? Well, considering that we’re still waiting on Paradox’s other big game in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, Crusader Kings III might be able to tide you over with a little help from a group of modders known for their past total conversions.
The Princes of Darkness Mod, which is part of the officially-sanctioned World of Darkness fan works known as the Dark Pack, is the successor mod to Princes of Darkness for Crusader Kings II. The mod is an overhaul of the base game, aimed at bringing the World of Darkness into life in Crusader Kings III. As such, it revamps gameplay concepts, and uses the extensive lore of its world to present a radically different all-around experience.
Everything has been tweaked. For starters, you play as a vampire. You won’t die of old age or disease, but pesky things like being put to the torch or losing your head will get you killed. As such, succession is a lesser, but still present, concern for you. Marriages can’t produce children, so they are mostly a political tool.
Religions, a core part of the gameplay, represent the core philosophical tenets of your character. It also helps you to not fall to the Beast, a literal manifestation of your inner monstrosity. Being unable to do so causes your character to become a feral wight, resulting in his abdication. You can find out more about the changes in the mod via its Steam page, where you can also download the mod.
If you like what you see (and experience), you can also choose to toss a few bucks at the mod team’s Patreon page.
Crusader Kings III is out now on Steam. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is due out on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC in 2021.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.