Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 2,849 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Update 19.18309 (Sep 10, 2026).
Latest official update
The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition!
Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now, and comes alongside the largest game update we’ve ever released! Explore two new formidable European civilizations, the Danes and the…
See update details ↓Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily
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- Players when sampled
- 2,849
- Sample date (UTC)
- 2026-10-15
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Latest updates & patch notes
8 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.
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News Steam · Official
The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition!
Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now, and comes alongside the largest game update we’ve ever released! Explore two new formidable European civilizations, the Danes and the…
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Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-15 UTC
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Patch Steam · Official
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Update 19.18309
Welcome explorers to a very exciting update for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! While there are plenty of notable fixes today, there’s lots of new features – including quality of life updates, plus a long list of balance changes and campaign fixes, and so much more!…
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Release Steam · Official
Time Zone Launch Map for The Baltic Powers
Hello Explorers! The Baltic Powers is launching soon! Check the map and find out when all the fun starts in your area. Get ready to explore two new formidable European civilizations, the Danes and the Poles. Each feature their own unique set of units, technologies, cards, and…
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News Steam · Official
Civilization Deep Dive: Poles
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was one of the greatest territorial states in 17th century Europe stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. It was an ethnically diverse multinational state known for its unique political system, agricultural production, and terrifying…
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News Steam · Official
Civilization Deep Dive: Danes
The Kingdom of Denmark-Norway was a maritime empire that controlled its Baltic and Atlantic realm with a powerful navy. For over four centuries, the Danish Crown enforced the lucrative Sound Dues, demanding a toll from every shipment passing between the North and Baltic Seas…
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News Steam · Official
Pre-Order The Baltic Powers for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Today, we are thrilled to share more details on the highly-anticipated DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – The Baltic Powers! The Baltic Powers launches on September 10th and is available now for pre-order on Steam for a 15% discount! The Baltic Powers introduces…
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Event Steam · Official
Celebrating Age in 2026 – Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going
The first six months of 2026 have been filled with memorable moments across the Age franchise. We’ve explored new legends and civilizations, welcomed players to new platforms, cheered alongside fans at Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, and watched our communities continue to create…
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Release Steam · Official
The Baltic Powers Expansion Coming and Join the Open Beta!
Today we want to speak directly to our Age III fans. The Age III community has continued to show incredible passion for the game and that enthusiasm hasn’t gone unnoticed. In response to your passion and feedback, we are excited to announce that a brand-new expansion is coming…
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Event Steam · Official
A Wave of Discounts with the Steam Summer Sale
Cool off from the heatwave with the the Steam Summer Sale; happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection with a couple of DLC plus up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait for these discounts - sale ends July 9th at 10 AM PT…
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Event Steam · Official
Spring Sale Is Happening Now!
Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games! Pick up a missing DLC or two for up to 75% off! Don't wait - sale ends on March 26th!
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Event Steam · Official
Winter Sale Happening Now!
Do you hear what we hear? Those Town Bells might be jingling, but your Villagers will have to wait while you shop the Steam Winter Sale! Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your favorites. Don't wait, the Steam Winter Sale ends January 5th!
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Black Friday Sale Is Happening Now!
Get a jump on all your holiday shopping early with the Steam Black Friday Sale. Get discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games, plus their DLCs! Don't wait - sale ends on December 2nd!
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In the news (3)
Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.
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PCGamesN
Age of Empires is doubling down on Vikings with a pair of new Norse expansions
New Age of Empires 4 DLC Raiders of the North and AoE 2 DE expansion The Viking Sagas will bring fresh flavor to whichever RTS you prefer. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Age of Empires is doubling down on Vikings with a pair of new Norse expansions
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PCGamesN
Age of Empires 3 axes upcoming DLC, apologizes for "premature" reveal
Despite plenty of successes and some ambitious plans across the entire Age of Empires franchise, there has been a cloud looming over the upcoming DLC for Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition. Announced almost 12 months ago and set for a late 2024 release, the DLC was then delayed…
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PCGamesN
Age of Empires 3 axes upcoming DLC, apologizes for "premature" reveal
Despite plenty of successes and some ambitious plans across the entire Age of Empires franchise, there has been a cloud looming over the upcoming DLC for Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition. Announced almost 12 months ago and set for a late 2024 release, the DLC was then delayed…
Read on PCGamesN →
Game overview
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.
- Genre
- Strategy
- Developer
- World's Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires
- Released
- Oct 15, 2020
- Price
- $34.99
- Metacritic
- 75
- Recommendations
- 37K
View Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam →
Steam sources & verification dates
- Steam store data · verified
- Official Steam announcement feed · verified
- Steam player count · verified
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About Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
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. Command 18 Civilizations 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…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: 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
- Languages
- English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil * , Russian, Simplified Chinese * , Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese, Malay * languages with full audio…
- DLC
- 10 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiiide/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition free to play?
- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is listed at $34.99 on Steam.
- What is the latest Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition!" (Sep 10, 2026), categorized as News. Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now, and comes alongside the largest game update we’ve ever released! Explore two new formidable European civilizations, the Danes and the…
- When was Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition released?
- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition was released on Oct 15, 2020 by World's Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires.
- What kind of game is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a Strategy game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 15, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.