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{{disambig|the original release|the Definitive Edition|[[Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = AOE3_Boxart.jpeg
 
|cover        = AOE3_Boxart.jpeg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ensemble Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ensemble Studios}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Westlake Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Big Huge Games|The Asian Dynasties}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Robot Entertainment|Last patch set<ref>Shown in the latest patch changelogs. Worth noting is that the company was founded by some former Ensemble Studios staff immediately after its closure.</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Re-releases}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-iii|81}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|BANG!}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|BANG!}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 18, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2006}}
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|taxonomy=
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Asia, North America, South America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Age of Empires }}
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20081216014029/http://www.agecommunity.com/
 
|steam appid  = 105450
 
|steam appid  = 105450
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 270
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|lutris      = age-of-empires-iii-complete-collection
 
|strategywiki = Age of Empires III
 
|strategywiki = Age of Empires III
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|mobygames    = 20055
 
|wikipedia    = Age of Empires III
 
|wikipedia    = Age of Empires III
 
|winehq      = 2441
 
|winehq      = 2441
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  = After its release, the game received '''''The War Chiefs''''' expansion in October 2006 and '''''The Asian Dynasties''''' in October 2007 (the latter by [[Company:Big Huge Games|Big Huge Games]]), with new civilizations, campaigns and mechanics. The latest [[#Patches|official patches]] developed by [[Company:Robot Entertainment|Robot Entertainment]] (founded by some of the ex-Ensemble staff after its closure) also removed the {{Removed DRM|SmarteSECURE}}, leaving only a serial key requirement.
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|current state    = The game runs stable on modern systems. ''Age of Empires III'' is the only Ensemble-era game in the series with official servers still online, but as of 2021 an [[#Patches|official patch]] is required to change the domain lookup as Microsoft no longer controls the original domain. These servers are no longer actively supported and account loss can not be remedied. The [https://eso-community.net/ ESOCommunity] fansite maintained interest in this iteration of the game with its [[#Unofficial patches|community patch]] until the release of the ''[[Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]'', which has replaced the original in competitive play, and with ESOCommunity retaining its position as a community hub and frequent event host.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Age of Empires}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires3.com/ Age of Empires III Site; Download for Trial Version available]
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{{mm}} [https://www.ageofempires.com/ Official website] for the series
{{mm}} [http://ageofempires.wikia.com/wiki/Age_of_Empires_Series_Wiki Age of Empires Wikia]
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{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series
{{mm}} [http://forum.agecommunity.com/ AgeCommunity]
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{{mm}} [https://ageofempires.fandom.com/wiki/Age_of_Empires_Series_Wiki Age of Empires Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/sections/4836889314196-Age-of-Empires-III-2007- Official support knowledgebase]
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{{mm}} [https://eso-community.net/ ESOCommunity] home to the ESOC Patch and the competitive multiplayer community
 
{{mm}} [http://aoe3.heavengames.com/ HeavenGames.com] Large file database with lots of custom content
 
{{mm}} [http://aoe3.heavengames.com/ HeavenGames.com] Large file database with lots of custom content
 
{{mm}} [http://www.rts-sanctuary.com/index.php?portal=TAD&showforum=43 RTS-Sanctuary.com] File database with many game replays
 
{{mm}} [http://www.rts-sanctuary.com/index.php?portal=TAD&showforum=43 RTS-Sanctuary.com] File database with many game replays
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/105450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/105450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | No disc check in latest Windows patch (1.14). Only way to purchase game and expansions individually. | |Windows, OS X}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{Removed DRM|SmarteSECURE}} - removed in [[#Patches|latest patches (1.14/1.06/1.03)]]. | |Windows, OS X}}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00AR05D78 | Steam | Non-Steam version also available. | |Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-empires-iii-complete-collection | Steam | Complete Collection. | | Windows}}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 99087 | Steam | | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 105450 | key | Complete Collection. Steam DRM check is present only on first launch while the serial key for the entire collection is applied to the registry; the game can be run without Steam afterwards by launching from any of the executables.<ref name="AoE3Steam">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=21 November 2022}}</ref><br>Renamed to '''Age of Empires III (2007)'''{{note|2007 being the release date of The Asian Dynasties, not the original Age of Empires III.}} on October 15, 2020 due to the release of the [[Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-empires-iii-complete-collection | Steam | | |Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00AR05D78 | Steam | Non-Steam version also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-empires-iii-complete-collection | Steam | | |Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Was marketed as ''Age of Empires Complete Edition'', for unknown reasons.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/games-for-windows-marketplace-launches-nov-15/1100-6282798/|title=Games for Windows Marketplace launches Nov. 15|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 105450 | Steam | Optimized for Windows 7 compatibility.| |Windows}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Online features require an Ensemble Studios Online (ESO) Account (registered in-game).
 
{{ii}} Online features require an Ensemble Studios Online (ESO) Account (registered in-game).
{{++}} Retail CD keys for the Complete Edition can be activated on Steam (US version only).<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601 Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support]</ref>
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{{++}} Retail CD keys for the Complete Edition can be activated on Steam (US version only).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601|title=Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-empires-iii/file/aoe3-trial-demo-1-1-reviewed base game (Windows)], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-empires-iii/file/age-of-empires-iii-mac-demo-1-0 base game (OS X)] [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-empires-iii-the-warchiefs/file/age-of-empires-iii-the-warchiefs-trial-version The War Chiefs], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/age-of-empires-iii-the-asian-dynasties/file/age-of-empires-iii-the-asian-dynasties-trial-version The Asian Dynasties].
  
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' is includes the base game and The War Chiefs expansion pack.
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{{ii}} The '''Complete Collection''' is includes the base game and both expansion packs. It is the only digital release.
  
 
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==Monetization==
===Version differences===
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{{Monetization
{{ii}} Age of Empires III Complete Collection is a complete edition with all official content. Patched retail version has no disc check.
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        = The expansion packs include new civilizations, units, mechanics and campaigns.
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|freeware              =  
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|free-to-play          =  
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =  
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|subscription          =  
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}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| The WarChiefs | Added 8 maps, 3 civilizations, 2 plot acts, warcheif units, revolutions and stealth. | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| The WarChiefs | Added 8 maps, 3 civilizations, 2 plot acts, warchief units, revolutions and stealth. | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Asian Dynasties | Added 3 Asian Civilizations, each one with a campaign, wonder and the new export resource. As well as 6 new native civilizations. | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Asian Dynasties | Added 3 Asian Civilizations, each one with a campaign, wonder and the new export resource. As well as 6 new native civilizations. | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} The patches linked below will download and install much faster than the in-game updater, and more reliably.
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{{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1131-age-of-empires-iii-patch/ v1.14]
* Age of Empires III base game: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1131-age-of-empires-iii-patch/ v1.14 Patch]
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{{ii}} The latest official patch for The Warchiefs expansion is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1132-age-of-empires-iii-the-warchiefs-patch/ v1.06]
* The Warchiefs expansion: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1132-age-of-empires-iii-the-warchiefs-patch/ v1.06 Patch]
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{{ii}} The latest official patch for The Asian Dynasties expansion is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1133-age-of-empires-iii-the-asian-dynasties-patch/ v1.03]
* The Asian Dynasties expansion: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1133-age-of-empires-iii-the-asian-dynasties-patch/ v1.03 Patch]
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{{ii}} For macOS (OS X), see the [https://web.archive.org/web/20150721042154/http://destineergames.com/support/?page_id=88 archived patch page]
* Archived macOS (OS X) patch page: [https://web.archive.org/web/20150721042154/http://destineergames.com/support/?page_id=88]
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{{ii}} The Windows patches are also available from [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4896220454292-Last-patch-versions the official support knowledge base].
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{{ii}} As of 2021, an [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048534212-Age-of-Empires-III-CC-ESO-Patch official patch] is available for fixing a connection issue caused by the official ESO multiplayer server domain change. Note that it causes an version mismatch with players who do not have it installed.
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===Unofficial patches===
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{{ii}} The unofficial [https://eso-community.net/esoc-patch.php ESOCommunity (ESOC) patch] for The Asian Dynasties includes a wide range of balance changes and bug fixes, as well as additional maps for skirmish and multiplayer. Its development ended after the release of the [[Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]], but its balance changes were used as a reference for this edition's balancing at launch.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Users}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Users\}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Documents/Age of Empires III/Users}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Age of Empires III/Users/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Savegame}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Savegame\}}
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Documents/Age of Empires III/Savegame}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Age of Empires III/Savegame/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     = Homecities can be saved on the official ESO multiplayer platform (effectively in a cloud).
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes         = Homecities can be saved on the official ESO multiplayer platform (effectively in a cloud).
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Video 1.png|In-game video settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Video 1.png|In-game video settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Video 2.png|In-game video settings (2/2).}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Video 2.png|In-game video settings (2/2).}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires-iii
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires-iii
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is partially stretched.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JatP_vELE Age Of Empire III 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is partially stretched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JatP_vELE|title=Age Of Empire III 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Some in-game texts becomes small.
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Some in-game texts becomes small.
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires III Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = unknown
 
|subtitles = unknown
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Czech
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = unknown
 
|subtitles = unknown
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
  |interface = true
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  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = A fan translation by kds: [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-empires-3/age-of-empires-3/547 base game], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-empires-3/age-of-empires-3-videok/2153 videos], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-empires-3-the-warchiefs/age-of-empires-3-the-warchiefs/735 The WarChiefs], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1787-age-of-empires-iii-complete-edition-hungarian-translation/ Complete Edition]
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = true
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Japanese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = unknown
 
|subtitles = unknown
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{ii}} Online features require an ESO Account (registered in-game).
 
{{ii}} Online features require an ESO Account (registered in-game).
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|p2p                = true
 
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = true
+
|dedicated          = false
|dedicated notes    = For matchmaking and game lobby only, gameplay remains on peer-to-peer basis.
+
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
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|udp  = 2300-2310
 
|udp  = 2300-2310
 
|upnp = true
 
|upnp = true
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile (Complete Collection); see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/age-of-empires-3-complete/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Failed to Join===
+
===Game crashes on startup===
This is the most common error suffered with Age of Empires III multiplayer.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator and/or in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2|fix=
 +
}}
  
This error can be caused by many problems, and consequently, there are many methods to try to repair it.  
+
==="MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup===
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc, the {{file|{{p|game}}\msxml|folder}} subdirectory on Steam, or [https://web.archive.org/web/20210328145444/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 official download]|ref=|fix=
After each numbered step, attempt connecting to several games in multiplayer; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.
 
 
 
1. Allow Ensemble Studios Online more time to load.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Longer Loading Time|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
(This solution needs done every time you log in -- you might further try more steps if you wish to not have to wait every time.)
 
  
# Log in to ESO.
+
{{ii}} This error may appear as a blank error message/dialog box, with no text and just an error icon.  
# Stay on the home page and wait about 10 minutes. Do not whisper to friends, check clan, or go to any other tab.
 
# After 10 minutes the problem may now be fixed. You can now leave the Home Page.
 
# Repeat this every time you log in.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
2. Try power cycling your network hardware.
+
===ESO servers inaccessible===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the official ESO patch|fix=
 +
As of September 1, 2021, Microsoft no longer owns the eso.com domain. To make sure the multiplayer mode of Age of Empires III points to a backend that is under their control, they have released [https://aoe.ms/AgeIIIEsoPatch a patch] (requires the latest retail patch or the Steam version).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048534212|title=Age of Empires III: CC ESO Patch - Age of Empires Support|date=2022-11-26}}</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|description=Power Cycling|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
Note that this patch causes a version mismatch with players who do not have it installed.
# Turn off your modem, router, and PC.
 
# Wait a few minutes.
 
# Turn them back on in the listed order.  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
3. Ensure Age of Empires III and its expansions (age3.exe, age3x.exe, age3y.exe) are listed on your firewall's exception lists; try playing with the firewall in Gaming Mode, Low, and Off.  
+
===ESO account support===
 +
{{ii}} Problems with ESO accounts like lost passwords are handled through the [https://esoaccounts.agecommunity.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fAccountManagement%2fDefault.aspx Account Management Tool] on the official site.
  
4. If you connect to the internet wirelessly, try a wired connection.
+
{{--}} Microsoft and associated parties are unable to provide support for these accounts,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4620605134100-FAQ-ESO-and-Multiplayer|title=FAQ - ESO and Multiplayer - Age of Empires Support|date=2022-11-26}}</ref> despite reports of stolen or otherwise inaccessible accounts over the years.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://aoe3.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=1,33349,5520,all|title=Stolen account!!! - Age of Empires III Heaven Forum|date=2022-11-26}}</ref> <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/aoe3/comments/fkdapy/my_account_back/|title=My Account Back : aoe3|date=2022-11-26}}</ref>
  
5. Toggle UPnP on or off.
+
===Failed to join in multiplayer===
 +
This is the most common error suffered with Age of Empires III multiplayer.  
 +
This error can be caused by many problems, and consequently, there are many methods to try to repair it.
 +
After each of the numbered solutions, attempt connecting to several games in multiplayer; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Toggling UPnP|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=1. Allow ESO server more time to load|fix=
# Connect to your router in your browser; usually, this is done by typing 192.168.1.1 into your address bar. If that IP does not connect to your router, see your router's manual or try Googling your router brand and model.
+
{{ii}} This solution needs to be done on each login.
# Your router will prompt for your username and password. Often, this is "admin" and "admin" or "admin" and "password". See your router's manual or try Googling your router brand and model with "default password" if those don't work.
+
# Log in to ESO.
# Find and Toggle On or Off (set it to whatever it wasn't before) UPnP. You may have to search around for this setting, or consult your manual. My router has it in Advanced: Advanced Setup: UPnP.  
+
# Stay on the home page and wait about 10 minutes. Do not whisper to friends, check clan info, or go to any other tab.
 +
# After 10 minutes, the problem may now be fixed. The Home Page can now be left.
 
}}
 
}}
  
6. Try Port Forwarding UDP and TCP ports 80, 2300-2310 to your device.  
+
{{Fixbox|description=2. Try power cycling network hardware|fix=
 +
# Turn off the modem, router, and PC.
 +
# Wait a few minutes.
 +
# Turn them back on in the listed order.
 +
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Port Forwarding|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=3. Ensure the game executables are listed in the firewall's exception list|fix=
# Identify your router brand and model.
 
# Go to [http://portforward.com/ PortForward.com] and select your router brand and model, and click search.
 
# Select Age of Empires III and follow the steps given.
 
# You can use a site like [http://www.canyouseeme.org/ CanYouSeeMe] to ensure you have correctly opened the ports. CanYouSeeMe will only see a port if there is a server currently running on it -- a barebones server I made can be downloaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z1twnicystbaqsz Unzip, run the .exe, and enter the desired test port.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
7. Try Port Forwarding UDP and TCP 80, 2300-2340 to your device. Note the larger range of ports than step #6.
+
{{Fixbox|description=4. Switch from wireless Internet connection to a wired one (if applicable)|fix=
 
+
}}
8. Override the Port to 2300.
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=Port Overriding|ref=<ref name="override"/>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=5. Toggle UPnP on/off|fix=
Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] <code>OverridePort="2300"</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
9. Override the game to use the correct IP address.
+
{{Fixbox|description=6. Try port forwarding UDP and TCP ports 80, 2300-2310 or 2300-2340|fix=
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Address Overriding|ref=<ref name="override"/>|fix=
 
Use the <code>OverrideAddress=</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] with your IP address.
 
 
}}
 
}}
10. Try setting the DMZ on your router on.
 
 
===Game Crashes on Startup/Doesn't Start===
 
An error that usually occurs on Windows 7.
 
 
After each numbered step, attempt running the game; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.
 
 
1. Ensure the game is Running as Administrator.
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=Run as Administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=7. Override the port to 2300 by using the <code>OverridePort="2300"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|fix=
# Right click on your desktop icon, and select "Properties".
 
# Go to the compatibility tab and select "Run this program as administrator", and select "OK".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
2. Try running the game in compatibility mode.
+
{{Fixbox|description=8. Override the game to use the correct IP address by using the <code>OverrideAddress=</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|fix=
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run in Compatibility Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Right click on your desktop icon, and select "Properties".
 
# Go to the compatibility tab and select "Run this program in compatibility mode for:". Try all the OS options in the list. Oddly, some users report "Windows Vista (SP3)" option repairing it.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==="MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup===
+
{{Fixbox|description=9. Set the router to DMZ mode|fix=
For this issue, [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/810209 see instructions here].
 
 
 
===Account Support===
 
Problems with ESO Accounts should be first solved with the [https://esoaccounts.agecommunity.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fAccountManagement%2fDefault.aspx Account Management Tool] on the official site.
 
 
 
If you have further problems that cannot be solved with that tool, create a [http://www.agecommunity.com/support.aspx Support Ticket]. Be sure to include your Product ID.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Finding your Product ID|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Start the Vanilla game (not one of the expansions; launch Age of Empires III).
 
# Go to Help and Tools -> About.
 
# You'll find your Product Key near the bottom in this format: XXXXX-XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  = 3
+
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = 32-bit only.
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = DirectSound
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = [https://wayback.archive.org/web/20130702030043/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/AllItems.aspx]
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{ii}} Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 have found to work with the game with few issues, but they are not officially supported.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|recHD    = 12 GB
 
|recHD    = 12 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6800
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6800
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1300  
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1300
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 have found to work with the game with few issues, but they are not officially supported.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 13:21, 18 January 2024

This page is for the original release. For the Definitive Edition, see Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.

Age of Empires III
Age of Empires III cover
Developers
Ensemble Studios
The Asian Dynasties Big Huge Games
Last patch set[1] Robot Entertainment
macOS (OS X) Westlake Interactive
Publishers
Microsoft Game Studios
Re-releases Ubisoft
OS X MacSoft
Engines
BANG!
Release dates
Windows October 18, 2005
macOS (OS X) September 29, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Asia, North America, South America
Series Age of Empires
Age of Empires III on HowLongToBeat
Age of Empires III guide on StrategyWiki
Age of Empires III on MobyGames
Age of Empires III on Wikipedia
Age of Empires 1997
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1999
Age of Mythology 2002
Age of Empires III 2005
Age of Empires Online 2011
Age of Empires II: HD Edition 2013
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition 2014
Age of Empires: Castle Siege 2014
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition 2018
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition 2019
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition 2020
Age of Empires IV 2021
Age of Mythology: Retold 2024

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Age of Empires III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Age of Empires series.

After its release, the game received The War Chiefs expansion in October 2006 and The Asian Dynasties in October 2007 (the latter by Big Huge Games), with new civilizations, campaigns and mechanics. The latest official patches developed by Robot Entertainment (founded by some of the ex-Ensemble staff after its closure) also removed the SmarteSECURE DRM, leaving only a serial key requirement.

The game runs stable on modern systems. Age of Empires III is the only Ensemble-era game in the series with official servers still online, but as of 2021 an official patch is required to change the domain lookup as Microsoft no longer controls the original domain. These servers are no longer actively supported and account loss can not be remedied. The ESOCommunity fansite maintained interest in this iteration of the game with its community patch until the release of the Definitive Edition, which has replaced the original in competitive play, and with ESOCommunity retaining its position as a community hub and frequent event host.

General information

Official website for the series
Official Discord server for the series
Age of Empires Wiki
Official support knowledgebase
ESOCommunity home to the ESOC Patch and the competitive multiplayer community
HeavenGames.com Large file database with lots of custom content
RTS-Sanctuary.com File database with many game replays
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SmarteSECURE DRM - removed in latest patches (1.14/1.06/1.03).
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
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Complete Collection.
Windows
Steam
CD key
Complete Collection. Steam DRM check is present only on first launch while the serial key for the entire collection is applied to the registry; the game can be run without Steam afterwards by launching from any of the executables.[2]
Renamed to Age of Empires III (2007)[Note 1] on October 15, 2020 due to the release of the Definitive Edition.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Non-Steam version also available.
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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Was marketed as Age of Empires Complete Edition, for unknown reasons.[3]
Windows
Online features require an Ensemble Studios Online (ESO) Account (registered in-game).
Retail CD keys for the Complete Edition can be activated on Steam (US version only).[4]
Free demo versions are available from GameFront: base game (Windows), base game (OS X) The War Chiefs, The Asian Dynasties.

Version differences

The Gold Edition is includes the base game and The War Chiefs expansion pack.
The Complete Collection is includes the base game and both expansion packs. It is the only digital release.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion packs include new civilizations, units, mechanics and campaigns.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The WarChiefs Added 8 maps, 3 civilizations, 2 plot acts, warchief units, revolutions and stealth.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The Asian Dynasties Added 3 Asian Civilizations, each one with a campaign, wonder and the new export resource. As well as 6 new native civilizations.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the +noIntroCinematics command line argument[citation needed]

Patches

The latest official patch for the base game is v1.14
The latest official patch for The Warchiefs expansion is v1.06
The latest official patch for The Asian Dynasties expansion is v1.03
For macOS (OS X), see the archived patch page
The Windows patches are also available from the official support knowledge base.
As of 2021, an official patch is available for fixing a connection issue caused by the official ESO multiplayer server domain change. Note that it causes an version mismatch with players who do not have it installed.

Unofficial patches

The unofficial ESOCommunity (ESOC) patch for The Asian Dynasties includes a wide range of balance changes and bug fixes, as well as additional maps for skirmish and multiplayer. Its development ended after the release of the Definitive Edition, but its balance changes were used as a reference for this edition's balancing at launch.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game UI settings. The "Enable IME" option under "Regional" is not shown.
In-game UI settings. The "Enable IME" option under "Regional" is not shown.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Users\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/Age of Empires III/Users/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/105450/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Savegame\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/Age of Empires III/Savegame/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/105450/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Homecities can be saved on the official ESO multiplayer platform (effectively in a cloud).

Video

In-game video settings (1/2).
In-game video settings (1/2).
In-game video settings (2/2).
In-game video settings (2/2).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
HUD is partially stretched.[5]
4K Ultra HD
Some in-game texts becomes small.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Game has no borders at max resolution when in windowed mode.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
For scroll speed.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Stereo only.[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
A fan translation by kds: base game, videos, The WarChiefs, Complete Edition
Italian
Korean
Polish
Retail only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Retail only.
Spanish

Network

Online features require an ESO Account (registered in-game).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8
Online play
8

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Enter in-game or use OverrideAddress= and hostPort= parameters.[7]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 2300
UDP 2300-2310
This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile (Complete Collection); see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Game crashes on startup

Run the game as administrator and/or in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2

"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup

Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc, the <path-to-game>\msxml subdirectory on Steam, or official download
This error may appear as a blank error message/dialog box, with no text and just an error icon.

ESO servers inaccessible

Apply the official ESO patch

As of September 1, 2021, Microsoft no longer owns the eso.com domain. To make sure the multiplayer mode of Age of Empires III points to a backend that is under their control, they have released a patch (requires the latest retail patch or the Steam version).[8]

Note that this patch causes a version mismatch with players who do not have it installed.

ESO account support

Problems with ESO accounts like lost passwords are handled through the Account Management Tool on the official site.
Microsoft and associated parties are unable to provide support for these accounts,[9] despite reports of stolen or otherwise inaccessible accounts over the years.[10] [11]

Failed to join in multiplayer

This is the most common error suffered with Age of Empires III multiplayer. This error can be caused by many problems, and consequently, there are many methods to try to repair it. After each of the numbered solutions, attempt connecting to several games in multiplayer; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.

1. Allow ESO server more time to load
This solution needs to be done on each login.
  1. Log in to ESO.
  2. Stay on the home page and wait about 10 minutes. Do not whisper to friends, check clan info, or go to any other tab.
  3. After 10 minutes, the problem may now be fixed. The Home Page can now be left.
2. Try power cycling network hardware
  1. Turn off the modem, router, and PC.
  2. Wait a few minutes.
  3. Turn them back on in the listed order.
3. Ensure the game executables are listed in the firewall's exception list
4. Switch from wireless Internet connection to a wired one (if applicable)
5. Toggle UPnP on/off
6. Try port forwarding UDP and TCP ports 80, 2300-2310 or 2300-2340
7. Override the port to 2300 by using the OverridePort="2300" command line argument
8. Override the game to use the correct IP address by using the OverrideAddress= command line argument
9. Set the router to DMZ mode

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2 OS X only.
Shader Model support 3.0
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound [1]
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Ensemble Studios Online (ESO)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce FX 5500
ATI Radeon X300 series
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 have found to work with the game with few issues, but they are not officially supported.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.3.9
Processor (CPU) IBM PowerPC G4/G5 1.4 GHz
Intel 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 2007 being the release date of The Asian Dynasties, not the original Age of Empires III.
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/105450/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (105450) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Shown in the latest patch changelogs. Worth noting is that the company was founded by some former Ensemble Studios staff immediately after its closure.
  2. Verified by User:Plok on 21 November 2022
  3. Games for Windows Marketplace launches Nov. 15 - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  4. Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support - last accessed on May 2023
  5. Age Of Empire III 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  6. How do I enable surround sound? - Age of Empires III Heaven Forum
  7. Direct IP? Is it working? - Age of Empires III Heaven Forum
  8. Age of Empires III: CC ESO Patch - Age of Empires Support - last accessed on 2022-11-26
  9. FAQ - ESO and Multiplayer - Age of Empires Support - last accessed on 2022-11-26
  10. Stolen account!!! - Age of Empires III Heaven Forum - last accessed on 2022-11-26
  11. My Account Back : aoe3 - last accessed on 2022-11-26