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{{++}} Retail CD keys for the Complete Edition can be optionally activated on Steam, USA version only, Europe version cannot be activate on steam because it have 25 product key.<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601 Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support]</ref>
 
{{++}} Retail CD keys for the Complete Edition can be optionally activated on Steam, USA version only, Europe version cannot be activate on steam because it have 25 product key.<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601 Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Windows Vista reports compatibility issue with unpatched retail version, but it seems to function normally.
 
{{ii}} Windows Vista reports compatibility issue with unpatched retail version, but it seems to function normally.
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{{ii}} Online features require an Ensemble Studios Online (ESO) Account (registered in-game).
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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# Go to Help and Tools -> About.
 
# Go to Help and Tools -> About.
 
# You'll find your Product Key near the bottom in this format: XXXXX-XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX
 
# You'll find your Product Key near the bottom in this format: XXXXX-XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX
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==Other information==
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===API===
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        = 2.x
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|opengl notes          = OS X only.
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|vulkan support        =
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|vulkan support notes  =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  = 3
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|shader model notes    =
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|64-bit executable      = false
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|64-bit executable notes=
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            =
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      = Ensemble Studios Online (ESO)
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|multiplayer notes=
 
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or AMD equivalent
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 1.4 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz  
 
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
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|recRAM  = 2GB
 
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
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|recHD    = 12 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 5500
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|minGPU  = GeForce FX 5500 or Radeon X300 Series
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X300 series
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|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300
 
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
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|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recHD    = 12 GB
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6800
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1300
 
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|minOS    = 10.3.9
 
|minOS    = 10.3.9
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|minCPU  = 1.4 GHz or faster PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel processor
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|minCPU  = IBM PowerPC G4/G5 1.4 GHz
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|minCPU2  = Intel 1.4 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU  = 64 MB 3D graphics card
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|minGPU  =  
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
  
 
|recOS    = 10.4.7  
 
|recOS    = 10.4.7  
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|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz G5 or dual Processor
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|recCPU  = IBM PowerPC G5 2.0 GHz
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|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
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|recGPU  =
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
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Age of Empires III
Age of Empires III cover
Developers
Ensemble Studios
Publishers
Microsoft Game Studios
OS X MacSoft
Engines
BANG!
Release dates
Windows October 18, 2005
macOS (OS X) September 29, 2006
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Age of Empires III guide on StrategyWiki
Age of Empires III on Wikipedia
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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
⤏ Go to series page
Age of Empires 1997
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1999
Age of Mythology 2002
Age of Empires III 2005
Age of Empires Online 2011
Age of Empires II: HD Edition 2013
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition 2014
Age of Empires: Castle Siege 2014
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition 2018
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition 2019
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition 2020
Age of Empires IV 2021
Age of Mythology: Retold 2024

General information

Age of Empires III Site; Download for Trial Version available
Age of Empires Wikia
AgeCommunity
HeavenGames.com Large file database with lots of custom content
RTS-Sanctuary.com File database with many game replays
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 Only way to purchase game and expansions individually.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
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 Non-Steam version also available.
Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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 Optimized for Windows 7 compatibility.
Windows
Retail CD keys for the Complete Edition can be optionally activated on Steam, USA version only, Europe version cannot be activate on steam because it have 25 product key.[1]
Windows Vista reports compatibility issue with unpatched retail version, but it seems to function normally.
Online features require an Ensemble Studios Online (ESO) Account (registered in-game).

Version differences

Age of Empires III Complete Collection is a complete edition with all official content. Its retail version has no disc check, first time disk check to accept the terms and conditions and the game needs to be fully patch including the expansions, after that you do not need anymore the disk check.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs Added 8 maps, 3 civilizations, 2 plot acts, warcheif units, revolutions and stealth.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Added 3 Asian Civilizations, each one with a campaign, wonder and the new export resource. As well as 6 new native civilizations.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Patches

The patches linked above will download and install much faster than the in-game updater, and more reliably.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game UI settings. The "Enable IME" option under "Regional" is not shown.
In-game UI settings. The "Enable IME" option under "Regional" is not shown.

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/105450/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/105450/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings (1/2).
In-game video settings (1/2).
In-game video settings (2/2).
In-game video settings (2/2).

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Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Network

Online features require an ESO Account (registered in-game).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8
Online play
8

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Enter in-game or use OverrideAddress= and hostPort= parameters.[2]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 2300
UDP 2300-2310
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Failed to Join

This is the most common error suffered with Age of Empires III multiplayer.

This error can be caused by many problems, and consequently, there are many methods to try to repair it.

After each numbered step, attempt connecting to several games in multiplayer; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.

1. Allow Ensemble Studios Online more time to load.

Instructions

2. Try power cycling your network hardware.

Instructions

3. Ensure Age of Empires III and its expansions (age3.exe, age3x.exe, age3y.exe) are listed on your firewall's exception lists; try playing with the firewall in Gaming Mode, Low, and Off.

4. If you connect to the internet wirelessly, try a wired connection.

5. Toggle UPnP on or off.

Instructions

6. Try updating your router's firmware.

Instructions

7. Try Port Forwarding UDP and TCP ports 80, 2300-2310 to your device.

Instructions

8. Try Port Forwarding UDP and TCP 80, 2300-2340 to your device. Note the larger range of ports than step #6.

9. Override the Port to 2300.

Instructions

10. Override the game to use the correct IP address.

Instructions

11. Try setting the DMZ on your router on.

Game Crashes on Startup/Doesn't Start

An error that usually occurs on Windows 7.

After each numbered step, attempt running the game; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.

1. Ensure the game is Running as Administrator.

Instructions

2. Try running the game in compatibility mode.

Instructions

"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup

For this issue, see instructions here.

Account Support

Problems with ESO Accounts should be first solved with the Account Management Tool on the official site.

If you have further problems that cannot be solved with that tool, create a Support Ticket. Be sure to include your Product ID.

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL 2.x OS X only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Ensemble Studios Online (ESO)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium IV 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce FX 5500
ATI Radeon X300 series
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 6800
ATI Radeon X1300
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.3.9 10.4.7
Processor (CPU) IBM PowerPC G4/G5 1.4 GHz
Intel 1.4 GHz		 IBM PowerPC G5 2.0 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM 128 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References