Ī second expansion pack, The African Royals, was announced on Jand released on August 2, 2021. For a limited time, players could unlock it for free by completing 50 challenges, each themed around one of the States. Expansions Īn expansion pack adding the United States civilization was announced on Apand released on April 13, 2021. The new AI can micromanage now, it's much better at picking units, reading the map, reading its opponent's army, making well-rounded army compositions, retreating from lost battles, and hit-and-run tactics on the highest levels. The number of cheats AI uses in the original game was reduced. The AI was improved, and a new ‘extreme’ difficulty level was added. It includes all previous expansions from the original game ( The WarChiefs, The Asian Dynasties). It features two new civilizations: Inca and Swedes with two new game modes: The Art of War and Historical Battles.

The remaster includes new 4K Ultra HD graphics, rebuilt 3D assets, improved destruction animations on buildings, a spectator mode, an overhauled and scalable UI, mod support, new server-based online multiplayer with cross-network play, new maps, and remastered sounds and music. The core gameplay elements are shared heavily with the original but Definitive Edition builds upon it. Gameplay of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.