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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus Media}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|World's Edge}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|World's Edge}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|BANG!}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|15 October 2020}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|15 October 2020}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition|75}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10246/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition|79}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10246/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition|79}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition|81}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play, One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Africa, Asia, North America, South America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = 933110 | |steam appid = 933110 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 2477660, 1581450, 1581451, 1817370, 1817361, 2154360, 2154361, 2154362 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| − | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/ | + | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiiide/ |
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 83883 |
|igdb = age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition | |igdb = age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 151534 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition''''' is an updated version of the 2005 colonial age {{Glossary:RTS}} ''[[Age of Empires III]]'' and its ''The War Chiefs'' and ''The Asian Dynasties'' expansion packs. It features completely redone graphics, improved controls, an updated {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} lobby, an in-built mod repository, an ''Art of War'' mode which teaches new players gameplay intricacies, and new content in the form of new campaigns, single missions, and civilizations. The Native American civilizations were renamed and given new voiceovers, the latter being redone after release due to poor deliveries and sound mixing. |
| − | |release history = | + | |
| − | |current state = | + | |release history = The game has received multiple expansions with new civilizations and campaigns (see [[#Monetization|Monetization]]), as well as skin packs for existing units. After a launch plagued with bugs, performance issues and audio mixing (primarily choppy music playback caused by an encoding error), the game was gradually tweaked to a state which allowed it to replace the original version for most of the community. The balancing was based on the [https://eso-community.net/esoc-patch.php ESOCommunity] patch for the original version of ''The Asian Dynasties''. |
| + | |||
| + | As of August 2, 2023, the main Steam store page has the base game set to a limited free-to-play model with the following limitations: access to only three of the 16 nations which periodically rotates, access to the first act of the original game's campaign, and unranked multiplayer access in the same infrastructure as other players. The full game content is now a separate purchase.<ref name="AoE3DE_F2P">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ageofempires.com/news/new-trial-comes-to-aoeiii-de/|title=Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is Launching a New, Easier Way to Jump In and Play! - Age of Empires|date=2023-08-03}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Periodic seasonal events, usually enabled with major patch releases, allow the unlocking of player profile images and official cosmetic mods. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = As of August 2023, multiplayer events are constantly organized, and updates are still being made to resolve bugs and imbalances, as well as occasionally introducing new map templates. | ||
| + | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iii/133 Official forum] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/categories/360004101511-Age-of-Empires-III-Definitive-Edition Official support knowledgebase] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/933110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://eso-community.net/ ESOCommunity] home to the competitive multiplayer community | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://liquipedia.net/ageofempires/Main_Page Age of Empires on Liquipedia] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n1hf804qxn4 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4741-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n1hf804qxn4 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}<br>{{DRM|Arxan Anti-Tamper}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 933110 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 933110 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new civilizations, units and campaigns. Players can play in multiplayer regardless of whether all of them have any or all DLC. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = As of August 2, 2023, limited parts of the game are accessible for free.<ref name="AoE3DE_F2P"/> | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The full game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = Skins for units. | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| United States Civilization | Was available for a limited time for free for players who completed a 50-stage challenge in the base game around the release date. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| The African Royals | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Mexico Civilization | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Knights of the Mediterranean | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Hero Cosmetic Pack - Lizzie | Free skin. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Hero Cosmetic Pack - Kunoichi | Skin. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Hero Cosmetic Pack Vol. 1 | Skin pack. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Untitled DLC | Coming at the end of 2024, featuring two new factions. | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use command line argument|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2261029590|title=Steam Community :: Guides :: Automatically skip intro videos|date=2022-08-18}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | * Use the <code>+noIntroCinematics</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\Common}} |
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\Common}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\Common}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\<sup>16 digit number</sup>\Savegame}} |
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\<sup>16 digit number</sup>\Savegame}} | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\<sup>16 digit number</sup>\Savegame}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq34lxhRYOQ|title=Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition Ultrawide Review - 16:9/21:9/32:9 Comparison & Gameplay!|date=2020-10-22}}</ref> |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-10-20|comment=The fullscreen mode is borderless windowed in the Microsoft Store version.}}</ref> |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = SMAA, TAA |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame limiter supports a maximum of 144 FPS. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = |
| + | |color blind = limited | ||
| + | |color blind notes = While there is no dedicated color scheme for color blind players, key UI colors (e.g. teams) can be manually changed with full HSV (hue, saturation, value) control | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | <gallery> |
| − | {{Input | + | Age of Empires III DE graphics settings 1.png|Graphics settings (1/2) |
| − | |key remap = | + | Age of Empires III DE graphics settings 2.png|Graphics settings (2/2) |
| + | Age of Empires III DE UI settings 1.png|UI settings (1/4) | ||
| + | Age of Empires III DE UI settings 2.png|UI settings (2/4) | ||
| + | Age of Empires III DE UI settings 3.png|UI settings (3/4) | ||
| + | Age of Empires III DE UI settings 4.png|UI settings (4/4) | ||
| + | Age of Empires III DE accessibility settings 1.png|Accessibility settings (1/2) | ||
| + | Age of Empires III DE accessibility settings 2.png|Accessibility settings (2/2) | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Empires III DE gameplay settings 1.png|Gameplay settings (1/2)}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Empires III DE gameplay settings 2.png|Gameplay settings (2/2)}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Age of Empires III DE sound settings.png|Sound settings}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| + | |separate volume notes = Sound, ambient sound, taunts and AI chats, music. | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = hackable | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation based on the 2007 retail localization, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2372411081 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Requires a connection to the master server for all LAN play. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Supports cross-platform multiplayer |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = | |p2p = | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink 2 Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| − | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Relic BattleServer |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
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|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
|minHD = 42 GB | |minHD = 42 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 430 |
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 5570 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 5570 | ||
|minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4400 | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4400 | ||
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|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = Nvidia | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 |
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 Fury | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 Fury | ||
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
Latest revision as of 21:49, 23 February 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
This page is for the Definitive Edition. For the original game, see Age of Empires III (2005).
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Forgotten Empires | |
| Tantalus Media | |
| World's Edge | |
| Publishers | |
| Xbox Game Studios | |
| Engines | |
| BANG! | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 15, 2020 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| OpenCritic | 79 |
| IGDB | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Free-to-play, One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | Cosmetic |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Africa, Asia, North America, South America |
| Series | Age of Empires |
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|
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is an updated version of the 2005 colonial age RTS Age of Empires III and its The War Chiefs and The Asian Dynasties expansion packs. It features completely redone graphics, improved controls, an updated multiplayer lobby, an in-built mod repository, an Art of War mode which teaches new players gameplay intricacies, and new content in the form of new campaigns, single missions, and civilizations. The Native American civilizations were renamed and given new voiceovers, the latter being redone after release due to poor deliveries and sound mixing.
The game has received multiple expansions with new civilizations and campaigns (see Monetization), as well as skin packs for existing units. After a launch plagued with bugs, performance issues and audio mixing (primarily choppy music playback caused by an encoding error), the game was gradually tweaked to a state which allowed it to replace the original version for most of the community. The balancing was based on the ESOCommunity patch for the original version of The Asian Dynasties.
As of August 2, 2023, the main Steam store page has the base game set to a limited free-to-play model with the following limitations: access to only three of the 16 nations which periodically rotates, access to the first act of the original game's campaign, and unranked multiplayer access in the same infrastructure as other players. The full game content is now a separate purchase.[1]
Periodic seasonal events, usually enabled with major patch releases, allow the unlocking of player profile images and official cosmetic mods.
As of August 2023, multiplayer events are constantly organized, and updates are still being made to resolve bugs and imbalances, as well as occasionally introducing new map templates.
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Official forum
- Official support knowledgebase
- Steam Community Discussions
- ESOCommunity home to the competitive multiplayer community
- Age of Empires on Liquipedia
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new civilizations, units and campaigns. Players can play in multiplayer regardless of whether all of them have any or all DLC. |
| Free-to-play | As of August 2, 2023, limited parts of the game are accessible for free.[1] |
| One-time game purchase | The full game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic | Skins for units. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| United States Civilization | Was available for a limited time for free for players who completed a 50-stage challenge in the base game around the release date. | |
| The African Royals | |
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| Mexico Civilization | |
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| Knights of the Mediterranean | |
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| Hero Cosmetic Pack - Lizzie | Free skin. | |
| Hero Cosmetic Pack - Kunoichi | Skin. | |
| Hero Cosmetic Pack Vol. 1 | Skin pack. | |
| Untitled DLC | Coming at the end of 2024, featuring two new factions. | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Use command line argument[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\Common |
| Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\Common |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/933110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\16 digit number\Savegame |
| Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 3 DE\16 digit number\Savegame |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/933110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay.[3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | [4] | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | SMAA, TAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame limiter supports a maximum of 144 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | While there is no dedicated color scheme for color blind players, key UI colors (e.g. teams) can be manually changed with full HSV (hue, saturation, value) control | ||
Graphics settings (1/2)
Graphics settings (2/2)
UI settings (1/4)
UI settings (2/4)
UI settings (3/4)
UI settings (4/4)
Accessibility settings (1/2)
Accessibility settings (2/2)
Input
Gameplay settings (1/2)
Gameplay settings (2/2)
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound, ambient sound, taunts and AI chats, music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation based on the 2007 retail localization, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish | ||||
| Vietnamese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | Requires a connection to the master server for all LAN play. | ||
| Online play | Supports cross-platform multiplayer | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video 2 | |
| Multiplayer | Relic BattleServer |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 (v18362.0 or higher) | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2105 AMD Phenom II X4 973 |
Intel Core i5-3300 AMD FX-8350 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 42 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 430 AMD Radeon HD 5570 Intel HD Graphics 4400 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 AMD Radeon R9 Fury 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/933110/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (933110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is Launching a New, Easier Way to Jump In and Play! - Age of Empires - last accessed on 2023-08-03
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guides :: Automatically skip intro videos - last accessed on 2022-08-18
- ↑ Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition Ultrawide Review - 16:9/21:9/32:9 Comparison & Gameplay! - last accessed on 2020-10-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-10-20
- The fullscreen mode is borderless windowed in the Microsoft Store version.