From today, Age of Empires III (2007) will no longer be available for purchase. After many years of support, we will be retiring the title from sale. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will continue to be supported.

In addition, on October 30, 2024 at 10am PT multiplayer services for the game will cease to run. This is due to the technology no longer being supported.

If you own the game, you will still be able to play campaign and skirmish content. Online multiplayer is the only area of the game that will no longer be available.

Players can experience Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam and Windows Store, as well as 4 DLC additions which expand the civilizations and campaigns on offer. A free trial of the game is available on Steam for players who’d like to try the game before purchasing too!

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You've created your own legend and become mythic - and now we have some stats from the first week!


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We are excited to announce a closed beta from July 12th through the 14th for all players who have pre-ordered Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition. Experience the newest iteration of Age of Mythology and let us hear any feedback you might have too! Can't join us for the closed beta this weekend? Keep an eye out for more news on a future Stress Test that will be accessible to all Steam players for a limited time, without the need for a pre-order.

Haven't pre-ordered your copy of Age of Mythology: Retold? It's not too late to join the fun!
If you pre-order the Premium Edition anytime, you'll be eligible for the beta - even if it has already started!

The official Age of Mythology: Retold Closed Beta will run from Friday, July 12th through Sunday, July 14th.

• Starts: Friday, July 12th at 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC)
  
• Ends Sunday, July 14th at 11:59 PM PT (6:59 UTC)

During the closed beta, Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition owners will be able to:

• Brush up on the basics by playing the Tutorial and continue to grow your skills and experience the main campaign with the first 5 missions for the Fall of the Trident campaign.
  
• Test your skills in Skirmish or Multiplayer matches in our Standard Map Pool which gives a wide variety of the maps intended for release (MP limited to 8 players for the closed beta).
  
• Try out three of the four Pantheons, including Greek, Norse, and Egyptian. Call upon a host of mythological creatures and godly powers to dominate your enemies.

Our community is important to us, as is player feedback. At this stage of development, we’re interested in getting Age of Mythology: Retold into the hands of the player to:

• Fine-tune our existing systems, World’s Edge and our development partners are counting on you to play as many matches as you’re able to while trying out the various game features available during the beta!
  
• Arm our development team with impactful bugs or balance feedback. Balance is ongoing, so the unit balance you see during the closed beta isn’t necessarily reflective of what you’ll see when the game launches or as the meta evolves.
  
• Share your ideas on how to best grow Age of Mythology: Retold post-launch. While our primary focus during closed beta is to ensure stability and lend overall polish to the game by conquering impactful bugs, we’re also eager to hear your thoughts. The Age of Mythology: Retold team is dedicated to continually improving and growing the game while making sure it stays true to the roots of the Age of Mythology you know and love. As a beta participant, you help guide our vision.

The beta will be available to anyone who has pre-ordered the Premium Edition of Age of Mythology: Retold

• Age Insider membership will not be required for participation.
  
• The beta will not be under NDA, so feel free to capture, stream, and record your gameplay.
  
• The beta is available for players who decide to pre-order the Premium Edition even after the beta has started.

• Not all localization is present for supported game languages.
  
• Cross-network play may or may not function fully.

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Stay tuned for more news about an upcoming Stress Test, open to all Steam players for a limited time window each day, designed to fully load out and test our servers.

Remember, Age of Mythology: Retold launches on September 4th. Play up to 7 days early with Advance Access with the Premium Edition.

Please note the beta will not be the final version of Age of Mythology: Retold.

Greetings,

Upon booting up Rise of Nations, players will notice a small update. This patch moves Rise of Nations to PlayFab services, which ensures compliance with modern security and platform standards and provides additional stability to the game you know and love. There are no other changes in this patch. Players shouldn't notice any changes to their play experience.

~Rise of Nations team~

Coming September 4, 2024, Age of Mythology: Retold is officially available for pre-order now!

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As owners of Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, you will receive a discount when purchasing Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition.

This discount will be shown automatically to accounts that already own a Age of Mythology: Extended Edition. If you are not seeing the discount, please ensure:

1. You are correctly logged into Steam.
   
2. You are not logged into a different Steam account than the one that owns Age of Mythology: Extended Edition.
   
3. If it is a Family Shared or Free Weekend version of Age of Mythology: Extended Edition where you have played the game in the past but have not purchased it, you will not be eligible the discount.
   
4. You own Age of Mythology: Extended Edition on Steam, and not a different store, as the Steam Store Loyalty Discount will only apply to those who own Age of Mythology: Extended Edition on Steam.

For any questions: https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/26821629577364-Age-of-Mythology-Retold-Premium-version

Age of Mythology: Retold is another title that got its debut at our 25th anniversary. Since then, we’ve continued to develop this exciting reimagining of fan favorite Age of Mythology.

Watch Art Director Melinda Rose give players worldwide their first look at Retold via three in-game units, brought to life through amazing AR technology. Showcasing Medusa, Pegasus and Cerberus from the Greek pantheon, Melinda takes us through how each unit has been updated, given completely new art and even had gameplay tweaks that will intensify their strengths and unique powers making them even more important in your strategy. They will be stronger, faster, bigger and bolder.

We are also beyond thrilled to announce that players do not have long to wait. Age of Mythology: Retold is coming to PC in 2024 and is available to wishlist on Steam now!

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If you want more information about what we showed today, be sure to follow the Age of Mythology social channels and visit http://www.ageofempires.com/.

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Celebrate out-thinking your opponents or planning ahead to achieve victory with the Steam Strategy Fest Sale! Starting TODAY, complete your Age of Empires collection with up to 75% off on all your favorites. Grab a friend or two and come jump into all the fun!

Don’t wait – discounts end September 4th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC).

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Age of Mythology

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Follow Morgan Black; Knight of St. John on his quest to the New World. Do battle with the hardy Ottoman Empire, ferocious pirates, and a dangerous secret society.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is launching a new way to play! For the first time, new players can now join the ranks of this historical and stunning RTS experience with a rotating roster of the game’s 16 civilizations which can be played in both single player and multiplayer games FREE of purchase on Steam.

Now is the time to try Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! Play for the first time or current AoE III: DE players can invite their friends for epic battles in striking 4K Ultra HD graphics.

Starting today, AoE III: DE will be offering new players the opportunity to play a free trial that gives access to the following:

• 3 civs on a rotating schedule for skirmish & multiplayer matches
  
• 8 hostable maps
  
• Act 1 of the Blood, Ice, and Steel campaign
  
• Art of War challenges
  
• And more!

Plus, all players will be able to join in on monthly global events to unlock new Hero Cosmetics!

How to Access

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is now available to download for free on Steam! New players can jump into a trial version simply by downloading the game on Steam, and open to access straight from the menu!

Already own Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition? Then fear not, as this will not impact current players. All you have to do is invite your friends!

Or, are you ready to access Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition base game with all the civilizations and extras? Get the base game instead!

What is Included?

Pool of 3 Playable Civilizations on a Rotating Schedule

Players can pick from 3 civilizations on a rotating schedule. Every week, the first civilization adding to the starting pool rotates out and a new one in. First up in the roster of playable civilizations are the French, Haudenosaunee, and Russians.

First civilization rotation is on August 18th.

The First Act of the Blood, Ice, and Steel Campaign

Take advantage of the first campaign and jump into an epic journey!

Follow Morgan Black; Knight of St. John on his quest to the New World. Do battle with the hardy Ottoman Empire, ferocious pirates and a dangerous secret society. Befriend unlikely allies and earn their aid to complete your quest of defeating the Circle of Ossus; and their plans to obtain eternal life.

Play the Algiers Historical Battle

Historical battles are story-driven historical narratives in which you’ll be given specific set objectives to complete. Each Historical battle has fully voiced in-game dialogue, beautifully crafted maps, cities and cinematics and the best part is, you can play them with a friend!

Where to Find Co-Op:
Co-Op is easily accessible from two different places within the UI.

From the Historical Battles screen.

1. From the Main Menu, click on Historical Battles.
   
2. Select your mission.
   
3. Click on the Host Co-Op button.
   
4. You can choose to make it public or password protected, and like any multiplayer game, invite your friends.

From the Multiplayer screen.

1. From the Main Menu, click on Multiplayer.
   
2. Choose Host a Casual Game.
   
3. From the Host Game dialog pop-up, under Game Mode, you can choose Co-Op Battle from drop down list.
   
4. After selecting Co-Op Battle, simply choose which battle you want to play from the Co-Op Scenario drop down list.

Algiers Historical Battle



In the 16th century privateering in the Mediterranean flourished as a result of the staunch rivalry between the Ottoman Empires and the European Christian states. Famous Barbary corsairs like Hayreddin Barbarossa and his brothers gained infamy because of their great success while privateering. In 1516 the brothers managed to take the city of Algiers, deposing its former ruler, and creating their own Barbary pirate state. However, the Spanish were not going to let a pirate state exist so close to their homeland and sent a large army to deal with the Barbary threat and acquire the city of Algiers.

Access to the Art of War, Compendium, and Tech Trees of All Civilizations

Art of War
Hone your skills and strategy with the Art of War – a set of 10 in-game tutorials designed to quickly teach the core skills you’ll need to win!

Compendium
Explore the history of each civilization, their military, buildings and more in the in-game Compendium.

Tech Trees
Learn the strategies and tactics available to each civilization in the Technology Tree. Detailing their unique roster of units, technologies, and bonuses to unlock their true potential.

A Collection of 8 Hostable Multiplayer Maps

Host a match and choose from 8 Maps!

🌐 Central Asia:[expand type=details]

Central Asia: Teams are separated by two shallow rivers that flow into the Aral Sea in this arid region.

Settlements: Tengri, Sufi.

Outlaws: Wokou Horseman, Wokou Monk.

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🌐 Deccan:[expand type=details]

Deccan: A central, forested plateau overlooking a series of strategically placed trade sites.

Settlements: Udasi, Sufi, Bhakti

Outlaws: Marathan Dacoit, Marathan Thuggee

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🌐 Great Plains:[expand type=details]

Great Plains: Home of many Natives and plenty of Food.

Settlements: Comanche, Cheyenne, Apache

Outlaws: Comanchero, Renegado

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🌐 Guianas:[expand type=details]

Guianas: Control the central resources and settlements in this large valley, or extend to the perimeter of the map to establish a foothold on a trade route.

Settlements: Caribs, Tupi

Outlaws: Pistolero, Pirate

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🌐 Northwest Territory:[expand type=details]

Northwest Territory: A green and rainy region divided by rivers with shallow crossings.

Settlements: Nootka, Klamath, Cree

Outlaws: Comanchero, Renegado

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🌐 Malaysia:[expand type=details]

Malaysia: A peninsular region with separate, defendable oceans on each side.

Settlements: Jesuit, Sufi

Outlaws: Marathan Dacoit, Wokou Pirate

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🌐 Mongolia:[expand type=details]

Mongolia: Explore generous grassland populated with unprecedented herds of grazing animals and a distant northern Trade Route.

Settlements: Tengri, Shaolin

Outlaws: Wokou Horseman, Wokou Monk

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🌐 Saguenay:[expand type=details]

Saguenay: A coastal region with plenty of resources. It may be summer or winter.

Settlements: Cree, Huron

Outlaws: Pistolero, Comanchero

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New Global Events! Unlock New Hero Cosmetics

Starting August 2, all players will be able to participate in a Hero Cosmetic challenge event each month! The aim of each of the events is the same – to have a target number of participants join and play to reach the goal of unlocking that month’s Hero Cosmetic to use in game.

In order to participate in the challenge, simply play a single player or multiplayer game to earn XP and gain entry to a leaderboard for the challenge. When there are enough entries on the leaderboard a Hero Cosmetics is awarded to anyone who participates in the challenge.

To find the event progress, navigate to the UI panel on the Main Menu. Statistics are displayed for the following:

• Target number of participants
  
• Current number of participants
  
• Icon and description of the Hero Cosmetic reward

Featured Civilization: August

Reward

Cosmetic

Russians

Mila the Bear
Look into those big wide eyes,
could that bear ever harm anyone?
She just wants to play! Hurl around 
those enemy soldiers through the air!

FAQ

1) Will the free trial version be available on Windows Store?[expand type=details]This will be available on Steam only. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available for free via Game Pass![/expand]
2) I already own Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, will this affect me?[expand type=details]This will not impact current Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition owners. However this will be the chance to invite friends and new players to try it out![/expand]
3) Will ranked be available in the free trial version?[expand type=details]Ranked is available only in the base game, which can be purchased here.[/expand]
4) Will free trial players be able to play with players who own the base game?[expand type=details]Yes, trial game players can play with base game owners, and both game owner types can host multiplayer games.

If trial players hosts a multiplayer game, they can choose from the limited set of maps available to host on. If a base game owner hosts, any owned maps can be chosen for the map, and trial game players can join the game even if they don’t own the map.[/expand]

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It's an Age of Mythology Sale! Need more mythological beings in your life, or can't get enough of ancient gods and heroes? Say no more, we have you covered! Now through January 16th, get your fill of centaurs, frost giants, and dragons!

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