Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Developed by World's Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires · Published by Xbox Game Studios
At a glance
Overview
A strategy, free to play game by World's Edge, Tantalus Media, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 42 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 4 GB VRAM
Supported languages (13)
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
Steam classifies Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition as a Strategy, Free To Play game, developed by World's Edge, Tantalus Media. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition as Free to Play.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 15, 2020.
What platforms is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 88 achievements for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.
What is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition's Metacritic score?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is developed by World's Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Where to get Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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