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Available Now: Knights of the Mediterranean, new to AoE III: DE!

two knights in italian and malta garb battling it out on a hillside with an italian walled city in the background

Calling all explorers! It’s finally here!  Knights of the Mediterranean β€“ the latest DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available TODAY in the Microsoft Store and Steam!

Control the Mediterranean with two new and exciting civilizations: the Italians and the Maltese, plus enjoy a whole slew of new maps, and some engaging game modes! So, pick your favorite civs because it’s GAME ON! We’re celebrating with a new event and there are some awesome features landing too! Take a look:

  • 2 new Civilizations
  • A New Event with 31 Challenges
  • 30 new Random Maps
  • 9 new Minor Civilizations
  • 8 Historical Maps
  • Diplomacy Game mode
  • Tycoon Game mode
Need more? Here’s a little extra content for you!


Knights of the Mediterranean Event

πŸ’₯May 26th – June 27thπŸ’₯

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is celebrating the coming of 2 new civilizations and a new game mode PLUS a Knights of the Mediterranean Event. This event will be a little different featuring 31 State challenges for Italy and Malta!

New Rewards!

knight with templar cross
black wolf snarling
17th century man wearing a white whig, rich clothes, playing cards

Starting May 26th through June 27th, complete daily in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards!

Each of the following challenges must be unlocked in order and on separate days. This is just a small sample of all 31 challenges.

Day 5πŸ”’ Play a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match as the French, Germans, or Italians.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Architect.
Day 10πŸ”’ Train 20 Spies in a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Filiki Eteria.
Day 15πŸ”’ Deal 2,000 Hand Damage (Melee) with Infantry in a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Papal Guard.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Male Explorer.
Day 20πŸ”’ Research 30 Technologies in any amount of Skirmish or Multiplayer matches.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Northern Musketeer.
Day 25πŸ”’ Build 20 Outposts, Asian Castles or African Towers in any amount of Skirmish or Multiplayer matches.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Papal Lancer.
Day 30πŸ”’ Play a Historical Map and survive for at least 10 minutes.
πŸ† Profile Icon Unlock – Gondolas.
Happy Gaming!

Buy Now!

Ready to explore and battle it out with all the new things? Knights of the Mediterranean is available NOW from the Microsoft Store and Steam!

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