-A complete overhaul of the multiplayer function to increase stability and overall gameplay experience.

-A further enhanced spy system with five brand new actions including claims fabrications, inciting natives and where bribing defenders of a siege will provide the player with more strategic options.

-After months of feedback and balancing, several areas of the game have been perfected in its balance, including military tradition, exploration, revolts, inheritance, unions, and much more.

-Improved interface with several new messages and tool tips added to the game to help explain and show underlying concepts more clearly to the players.

-An even stronger focus on support for the vast and growing modding community.