Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Download PC

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy video game developed by Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is a remaster of the original game Age of Empires III, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original. It features significantly improved visuals, a remastered soundtrack, two new game modes, and two new civilizations. It includes all previous expansions from the original game. It was released on October 15, 2020.

Gameplay

The core gameplay elements are shared heavily with the original but Definitive Edition builds upon it. The remaster includes new 4K Ultra HD graphics, rebuilt 3D assets, improved destruction animations on buildings, a spectator mode, an overhauled and scalable UI, mod support, new server-based online multiplayer with cross-network play, new maps, and remastered sounds and music. It features two new civilizations: Inca and Swedes with two new game modes: The Art of War and Historical Battles. It includes all previous expansions from the original game (The WarChiefs, The Asian Dynasties).

The AI was improved, and a new ‘extreme’ difficulty level was added. The number of cheats AI uses in the original game was reduced. The new AI can micromanage now, it's much better at picking units, reading the map, reading its opponent's army, making well-rounded army compositions, retreating from lost battles, and hit-and-run tactics on the highest levels.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay.

Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack.

Now featuring two new game modes: Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, including all previously released expansions and all 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations – the Swedes and Inca.

Head online to challenge other players with updated online multiplayer with cross network play and enjoy modern gaming features including spectator modes and mod support.

Complete your collection with this final chapter in the Age of Empires Definitive Edition journey.

Release

On August 21, 2017 at Gamescom, Microsoft announced Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. On August 20, 2019, Microsoft announced Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition was in development by Tantalus Media. On August 27, 2020, Microsoft revealed the announce trailer at Gamescom. It was released on Steam, Windows Store and Xbox Game Pass on October 15, 202

Reception

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic with a score of 75/100 from 46 reviews. Windows Central's Samuel Tolbert praised the new graphics and campaign changes but criticized the AI path finding.