New and different type of gameplay, with city holdings as province capitals, lower demesne limit and usage of mercenaries for warfare.
Trade empire management by building and improving trade post holdings and controlling trade zones in the sea lanes and coasts of Europe.
New Embargo CB, to defend trade posts against rival Republics and greedy feudal lords
Republic Casus Belli to seize coastal cities with a trade post, which can be followed up to seize counties with a city.
New patrician elective succession law: Patrician families compete for the coveted position of Doge and the leadership of the Republic. It is possible to compensate for lack of age and Prestige by investing money in a campaign fund.
Losing the election is not game over, thanks to the family palace holding.
Events related to feuds with other Patrician families and plots to seize Trade Posts from rivals
New Republican skin for the interface.
Unique Clothes and ship models for Republics.