Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition release date and AoE launch time

 

AGE of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is launching this week, and Microsoft has announced its full release schedule for the hit title.

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is a solid case of how to improve and reskin an incredible game for experienced and new players. At whatever point a game is brought back, there must be a real motivation to buy it once more. Time of Empires 3 was at that point an extraordinary game and this conclusive form doesn't include an amazing measure of substance, yet the improvement to UIs, menus, fixes, and refreshed designs compensate for that. It may not be wonderful to such an extent that the individuals who effectively own it have to buy it once more, however ardent fans and newcomers can appreciate a fantastic form of this game.

IS AGE OF EMPIRES II better than III:

The first is that when you download a game you are downloading a highly compressed and optimized package to save on download time and server bandwidth for the game publisher. A very powerful computer spends time finding the most efficient way to pack the files and compress them. This is so complicated it can’t be done on the fly, or at least not efficiently. Once these are uncompressed and installed the files could be twice as big. The game can’t run swiftly and efficiently if the files stayed compressed. Many game assets are stored in a particular way to make loading them fast and easy.

The second major contribution, (and sometimes the bigger contribution), to the size of a game is online updates. Most AAA games today even after the initial install will still do “updates” on the first launch and check for new updates each time you launch the game. These updates may be to fix bugs in that initial version you downloaded or may even add new features and functions to the game that weren’t around on day one. Games these days (especially multiplayer games) often also have in game “events” that may change weekly or monthly and require downloads to install them locally.

And third, which is not typical, but still encountered in some games - the game may optimize and recompile or cache its resources for better gaming experience.

Often the initial installation files won’t change significantly from the first day because of the logistics of patching the games. Each patch alters files and then later patches may alter them again. By installing all patches in sequence you know that everyone's game client is identical because even your patch process could have a bug and thus everyone will get the same bug. While it might seem like they could just update the initial download the logistics of that actually make it easier to just install all the patches. You will sometimes see improved versions of games offered which include past patches but these are often sold separately and downloaded separately under such monikers like GOTY (Game of the Year) or “Enhanced” editions with some added visual and quality of life improvements.

Age of Empires 3 is a real-time strategy game that sends players into different parts of history and classic historic battles with real and fake characters and heroes. The game has a plethora of different civilizations that have unique units, unique abilities, and great aesthetics. Two new civilizations were added for the definitive edition. The campaigns are a little short. However, there are multiple stories and various historic battles that you can play through, so much so that most people will have a hard time getting through all the content under 20 or 30 hours. With online multiplayer and other skirmishes that can be set up, players can expect many hours of great gameplay outside the main campaign.

About Age Of Empires II

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition brings all new 4K graphics, 3D assets, and a modernized UI to the classic RTS game beloved by Age of Empires fans. It also features cross-play multiplayer and a fully enhanced soundtrack! These are just a few of the things you’ll enjoy:

New to Definitive Edition is two new game modes: Historical Battles and the Art of War!

You’ll also be able to play two new civilizations added to the game: the Incas and the Swedes!

Play on new multiplayer maps, including the official integration of several community favourites!

Play new, never-before-seen campaign missions!

Play with new Revolutions, Politicians, Cards, and Units!

Enjoy dedicated online servers for your multiplayer matches!

…and so much more!

AGE OF EMPIRES 3 DEFINITIVE EDITION RELEASE SCHEDULE?

Microsoft has confirmed that the Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition release date has been set for Thursday, October 15, 2020.

The current download size for AOE 3 is 40 GB, but it should be noted that this might go up after a few post-launch patches.

When it comes to when things will be kicking off on launch day, Microsoft has revealed that the Age of Empires 3 DE release time has been set for 2pm BST, on October 15, 2020.

Those waiting to play it in the United States will get access much earlier, and will be able to download and play at around 6am PDT on the same day.

Here’s just some great work the team has done:

•  4K graphics with ultrawide support
•  New, LIVE multiplayer backend and matchmaking
•  Completely rebuilt assets (every tree, terrain piece, building, and unit)
•  Enhanced audio and musical score, re-recorded character audio for campaigns
•  Recreated every cinematic in all campaigns from scratch
•  Many AI improvements including a brand-new “Extreme” AI difficulty
•  Accelerated deck building and prebuilt decks
•  Editor and campaign tool improvements
•  Rebuilt UI with both classic and modernized views
•  Camera zoom capabilities

The Explorer 

Toward the start of each match, you start with an Explorer: a fearless traveller that can investigate the guide and guarantee loves by vanquishing threatening watchmen. Each fortune gathered will concede you a reward as experience, assets, units, or different favourable circumstances to enable your human advancement to pick up the advantage. 

Shipments 

As your human advancement picks up involvement with a match, you can demand shipments from your Home City. These shipments can be assets, units, or other intriguing and one of a kind rewards. 

Shipments are spoken to via cards, and each match lets you bring a completely adjustable deck of cards to use through the span of the game. A deck can contain up to 25 cards, of which there are more than 100 to browse while making your customized deck! You can even have numerous decks premade to suit your varying techniques, development decisions, or play style.

System requirements:

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

DirectX: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 42 GB available space

Additional Notes: 4 GB VRAM

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 3735 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

DirectX: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 42 GB available space

Additional Notes: 2 GB VRAM