Rise of Three Kingdoms is a total conversion mod for Medieval II: Total War: Kingdoms, with the aim of the mod being to completely recreate the Three Kingdoms Era (190 to 280 CE) as accurate and true to history as possible. The mod features hundreds of historic characters with their own unique biographies and titles, dozens of period accurate armaments, unique mechanics to either usurp the throne and establish your own dynasty or support the restoration of the Han, historic mission trees for the five main factions from the era, and the inclusion of various non-Han peoples such as the Nanman, Xianbei, Nanyue, and Goguryeo.

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Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 6.2 (Huangchu) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 6.2 (Huangchu) Update

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The v6.2 Update adds several new cultures to the mod - including unique settlements for the campaign map -, completely revamped trees, foliage, and ground...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 6.0 Full Release

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 6.0 Full Release

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All-in-one, definitive final version of the Rise of Three Kingdoms mod for Medieval II Total War.

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.6.1 Hotfix

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.6.1 Hotfix

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The v5.6.1 Hotfix corrects an elusive issue in which the mod would crash when conquering Chang'an in the mid-to-late game, overhauls and rebalances javelin...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.6 (Guandong) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.6 (Guandong) Update

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The v5.6 Update makes some significant fixes and improvements to the mod, including the addition of the Guandong Coalition event, greatly expanded name...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.5 (Yonghan) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.5 (Yonghan) Update

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The v5.5 Update makes some significant fixes and improvements to the mod, including the updating and removal of colored backgrounds for all unit cards...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.4 (Zhongping) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.4 (Zhongping) Update

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The v5.4 Update makes some significant fixes and improvements to the mod, including an assortment of updated battle models and units, new unit battle...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.3.1 Hotfix

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.3.1 Hotfix

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The v5.3.1 Hotfix corrects an issue with a corrupt text file, which made it impossible to load a save in the 194 campaign if, in between the save and...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.3 (Jian'an) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.3 (Jian'an) Update

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The v5.3 Update makes some significant fixes and improvements to the mod, most notably the complete overhaul of the campaign map terrain textures, fixing...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.2 (Chuping) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.2 (Chuping) Update

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The v5.2 Update makes a ton of various fixes and improvements to the mod, most notably the inclusion of the new 190 campaign scenario, improvement of...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.1 (Tianxia) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.1 (Tianxia) Update

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The v5.1 Update makes a ton of various fixes and improvements to the mod, most notably fixing the recruitment limitation script, numerous battle model...

Guide to Medieval II Mod Installation and Stability

Guide to Medieval II Mod Installation and Stability

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A short guide on making Medieval II total overhaul mods, specifically Rise of Three Kingdoms, the most stable they can be on your system.

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.0 (Sanguo) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 5.0 (Sanguo) Update

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Version 5.0 offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on rounding out the unit roster by adding Gaya Confederation troops and the Skin...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.7 (Triumph) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.7 (Triumph) Update

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Version 4.7 offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on the rework and polishing of character traits and various fixes and enhancements...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.6 (Fengxian) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.6 (Fengxian) Update

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Version 4.6 offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on the new mission system for Lü Bu and updating of various UI elements.

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.5 (Heroes) Full Release

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.5 (Heroes) Full Release

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The Version 4.5 Full Release offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on new battle models for dozens of characters, numerous character...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.4 (Diversity) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.4 (Diversity) Update

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Version 4.4 offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on the visual improvement of Han faction light and heavy soldiers and several quality...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.3 (Nanman Sun) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.3 (Nanman Sun) Update

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Version 4.3 offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on the improvement and expansion of the Nanman roster and overhaul of the Sun Clan.

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.2 (Korea) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.2 (Korea) Update

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Version 4.2 offers much new content and improvements, focusing mainly on the improvement and expansion of the Goguryeo roster.

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.1.1 (Warhorse) Update

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.1.1 (Warhorse) Update

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Version 4.1.1 offers a complete overhaul of the horses found in the mod, in both the type and quality of assets, as well as the armor and barding that...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.1 Update Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.1 Update Released

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Integration of all previous Rise of Three Kingdoms v4.0 patches, updating to version 4.1, as well as adding several needed tweaks, fixes, and adjustments...

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.0 Patch #4 Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms Version 4.0 Patch #4 Released

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A consolidation of all previous Rise of Three Kingdoms v4.0 patches, as well as some new content and fixes to finalize development of the mod.

Rise of Three Kingdoms v4.0 (Final Version) Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v4.0 (Final Version) Released

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The final version (v4.0) of the Rise of Three Kingdoms mod for Medieval II Total War.

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.5 Patch Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.5 Patch Released

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Rise of Three Kingdoms has released Patch 3.5, which adds a handful of new units, the reskinning of numerous unique units, campaign map modifications...

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.4 Patch Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.4 Patch Released

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Patch 3.4.000 for Rise of Three Kingdoms brings a major modification to the campaign map, in the form of the addition of the Red River delta of northern...

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.3 Patch Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.3 Patch Released

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Rise of Three Kingdoms has released Patch 3.3.000, which includes an overhaul to several regions on the campaign map, a new script for Lu Bu and the Three...

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.2.047 Hotfix Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.2.047 Hotfix Released

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The 3.2.047 Hotfix combines all previous fixes, as well as optimizes Korean battle models, adds new music tracks, makes some map fixes, adds nine new...

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.2.011 Hotfix Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.2.011 Hotfix Released

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v3.2.011 Hotfix released which establishes "border colonies" - buildings that can be constructed in settlements at or near regional borders, which allows...

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.2 Patch Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.2 Patch Released

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Rise of Three Kingdoms Patch 3.2.000 has been released!

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.1 Patch Released

Rise of Three Kingdoms v3.1 Patch Released

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The new 3.1 Patch adds new content to the Rise of Three Kingdoms mod.

Error Reporting

Error Reporting

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Instructions on error reporting for Rise of Three Kingdoms