Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is developed by World’s Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios, released on Oct 15, 2020.

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Basic Information

Store page feature tags: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing.

Official Introduction Key Points

1. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition celebrates one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Take control of empires from Europe, Asia, and the Americas with Home City cards and fresh playstyles. Enjoy new co-op historical battles, a variety of maps, Art of War challenges, refined campaigns, and hero cosmetics in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics.
2. Command 18 Civilizations
3. Lead a diverse roster of European, Native American, and Asian Civilizations from the original game plus four additions, Swedes, Inca, Mexico, and USA. Leverage the unique bonuses of your civilization and customize your strategy with new, reworked, and fully unlocked Home City cards. Harness the power of overhauled Revolutions like Brazil, Indonesia, or Egypt for the ultimate battlefield pivot, unlocking new nation-specific cards and units.
4. Play History Together in Co-Op Historical Battles
5. Relive iconic moments from history together, where you and a friend take on 9 scenario-driven missions inspired by real events. Coordinate your armies, split responsibilities, and fight back against enhanced AI in objective-based battles designed for teamwork. Experience the stories, stakes, and spectacle built for two.
6. Master the Art of War Challenge Missions
7. Sharpen your strategy in a series of focused scenarios designed to help you master the core mechanics. Take on skill-based challenges that test your economy, tactics, and combat execution as you strive for Gold Medals. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or refining your play, Challenge Missions are your path to becoming a more formidable commander.
8. Enjoy New Tools & Content

Minimum System Requirements (Windows)

- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor: Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 42 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 2 GB VRAM

Achievement Highlights

• What a beautiful city
• Content Creator
• Blood, Ice and Steel
• Fire and Shadow
• The Asian Dynasties
• The Tommynator
• Every moment I live…is agony
• Raising Conquerors

Related DLC

Available on the store page: DLC 4308600, DLC 1581451, DLC 1817361, DLC 1446360, DLC 2477660, DLC 1581450, DLC 1817370, DLC 2154360, DLC 2154361, DLC 2154362.

Legal Notice

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Official Screenshots

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