I can't see seasonal visual effects in CK3 — what am I missing?

[WPizzA]

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to see the dynamic seasonal visual effects in Crusader Kings 3 (like snow, rain, dry terrain, etc.), but I just can't seem to get them to appear.

My game is fully updated, I've tried using Vulkan, I've set graphics to medium/high, effects are all enabled, — but still nothing.


Could it be a UI bug, resolution issue, or am I missing something else? I don't use any map mods.

Any help would be appreciated!

[Terminus_X]

Pretty sure those don't turn up until the DLC + update that hasn't happened yet, so it's not a graphical problem if I'm right?

[WPizzA]

Originally posted by Terminus_X:

Pretty sure those don't turn up until the DLC + update that hasn't happened yet, so it's not a graphical problem if I'm right?

I get what you're saying, but I clearly remember seeing those seasonal visual effects already in-game some time ago — snow-covered terrain, arid patches, maybe even volcanic or stormy visuals in certain areas.

I also have all the DLCs installed, and I remember that some provinces had buffs or debuffs tied to seasonal conditions (like harsher winters or droughts), which seemed to correlate with what was shown visually on the map.

Is it possible I'm just confusing it with a mod? I can't remember the name, but maybe it was adding those effects more vividly.

Just trying to figure out if what I saw was base game content or modded — because it definitely felt integrated.

[jordop]

Haven't played in a while and didn't know they added weather. Guess that is neat.

[Owlcoholic]

Originally posted by WPizzA:

Originally posted by Terminus_X:

Pretty sure those don't turn up until the DLC + update that hasn't happened yet, so it's not a graphical problem if I'm right?

I get what you're saying, but I clearly remember seeing those seasonal visual effects already in-game some time ago — snow-covered terrain, arid patches, maybe even volcanic or stormy visuals in certain areas.

I also have all the DLCs installed, and I remember that some provinces had buffs or debuffs tied to seasonal conditions (like harsher winters or droughts), which seemed to correlate with what was shown visually on the map.

Is it possible I'm just confusing it with a mod? I can't remember the name, but maybe it was adding those effects more vividly.

Just trying to figure out if what I saw was base game content or modded — because it definitely felt integrated.

Could you be thinking of Victoria 3 or even Imperator: Rome? I think both of them have dynamic effects

[BoneCracker]

CK3 doesn't have anything other than birds flying over and landscape covered in snow in the winter period, maybe you're confused with another game, or possibly a mod?

[jpcerutti]

Originally posted by BoneCracker:

CK3 doesn't have anything other than birds flying over and landscape covered in snow in the winter period, maybe you're confused with another game, or possibly a mod?

And sandstorms. And waves. Two kinds of birds if you count the plague indicators (unless those are VERY large flies).

Want the game to stutter/crawl? Put a sandstorm on screen.

[WPizzA]

Originally posted by Owlcoholic:

Originally posted by WPizzA:

I get what you're saying, but I clearly remember seeing those seasonal visual effects already in-game some time ago — snow-covered terrain, arid patches, maybe even volcanic or stormy visuals in certain areas.

I also have all the DLCs installed, and I remember that some provinces had buffs or debuffs tied to seasonal conditions (like harsher winters or droughts), which seemed to correlate with what was shown visually on the map.

Is it possible I'm just confusing it with a mod? I can't remember the name, but maybe it was adding those effects more vividly.

Just trying to figure out if what I saw was base game content or modded — because it definitely felt integrated.

Could you be thinking of Victoria 3 or even Imperator: Rome? I think both of them have dynamic effects

hahahah ye... You're right — my bad! I was totally confusing it with Victoria 3.
I own almost every Paradox game at this point, so sometimes the mechanics start blending together in my head 😅

i have way more hours in Victoria 3, so that's probably why I got even more confused..
Sorry for the mix-up — wrong game, same level of obsession!

...btw , that said, I do think adding dynamic climate effects to CK3 would be an awesome feature — it could really enhance immersion and give certain regions a more unique strategic feel.