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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — PRE-LOAD NOW!

Pre-Load Now!

Players who pre-ordered Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Microsoft Store, Steam, or via Xbox Game Pass for PC can begin PRE-LOADING the game NOW to ensure that you can begin playing right away on release day!

DOWNLOAD SIZE:
  • ~40 GB
HOW TO:
Pre-Download on the MICROSOFT STORE...
If you already own the game on the Microsoft Store:

  • Open the Microsoft Store.
  • Click the [ ∙ ∙ ∙ ] symbol next to your profile picture.
  • Select My Library.
  • Find Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition in the list.
  • Click the Install button to download all of the files to play Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.

Note that you will not be able to launch the game until release day on October 15!

Pre-Download via XBOX GAME PASS FOR PC...

If you are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC:

  • Open the Microsoft Store.
  • Search for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition using the search bar.
  • Navigate to the Store page and click the Install button to download all of the files to play Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.

Note that you will not be able to launch the game until release day on October 15!

Pre-Download on STEAM...

If you already own the game on Steam:

  • Open Steam.
  • Click on Library to see your games list.
  • Find Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition in the list.
  • Select the game, then press the PRELOAD button to download all of the files to play Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.

Note that you will not be able to launch the game until release day on October 15!

Need help? Visit our support site for resources and assistance: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Support

Be Ready on October 15!

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition releases on the Microsoft Store and Steam this OCTOBER 15, and is available to play at the same time WORLDWIDE:

Download the game ahead of time and set an alarm to be the first to play!

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