While many RTS gamers and Age of Empires fans will be more than familiar with the Incan Empire (the Incas turned up in the Age of Empires II: The Forgotten expansion pack in 2013), the Swedish option is a novel one based on the powerful Swedish Empire that existed from 1611 to 1721.

Two new civilizations have also been added to Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition in the forms of the Incas and the Swedes. Plans to renovate Age of Empires III were revealed back in 2017, and it seems the finished product is almost upon us, with a dramatic announcement trailer for the title now shared as part of the Gamescom event.Īlong with the fancy 4K graphics and enhanced audio, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has also received a reworked user interface and features both a Historical Battles game mode and an Art of War mode, giving gamers a chance to test out their favorite tactics or build up some experience before trying out the also included cross-platform multiplayer option. Microsoft has been busy over the last few years having some of its popular IPs remastered, with both Age of Empires and Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings turning up in Definitive Editions.

News Writer (AUS/NZL based) - Details hereĪge of Empires III was originally released in 2005 and was met with a warm welcome by both gamers and critics alike. Are you a techie who knows how to write? Then join our Team! English native speakers welcome!

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