![two knights in italian and malta garb battling it out on a hillside with an italian walled city in the background](https://www.ageofempires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Super_hero_art_1920x1080-1080x608.png)
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
π₯May 26th β June 27thπ₯
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](https://www.ageofempires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/knight_profile_italy_malta_27.png)
![black wolf snarling](https://www.ageofempires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wolf_profile_italy_malta_08.png)
![17th century man wearing a white whig, rich clothes, playing cards](https://www.ageofempires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/king_playing_cards_profile_italy_malta_14.png)
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 5 | π Play a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match as the French, Germans, or Italians. π Profile Icon Unlock β Architect. |
Day 10 | π Train 20 Spies in a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match. π Profile Icon Unlock β Filiki Eteria. |
Day 15 | π Deal 2,000 Hand Damage (Melee) with Infantry in a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match. π Profile Icon Unlock β Papal Guard. π Profile Icon Unlock β Male Explorer. |
Day 20 | π Research 30 Technologies in any amount of Skirmish or Multiplayer matches. π Profile Icon Unlock β Northern Musketeer. |
Day 25 | π Build 20 Outposts, Asian Castles or African Towers in any amount of Skirmish or Multiplayer matches. π Profile Icon Unlock β Papal Lancer. |
Day 30 | π Play a Historical Map and survive for at least 10 minutes. π Profile Icon Unlock β 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!
![two knights battling in out with the text Age of Empires III: Definitive Edtion and Knights of the Mediterranean](https://www.ageofempires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Steam_library_hero_image_1920x620-1080x349.png)