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Come Celebrate the Fiesta Mexicana Event!

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is celebrating the release of the new Mexico civ with an all new and unique event!

Fiesta Mexicana Event: November 30 through January 10

For a limited time, you can unlock the new explorer skins by completing 31 in-game challenges – each representing a state! Here’s how it works:

  • You can unlock 3 challenges (max) each day
  • Every 5 challenges, you will unlock a new Profile Icon (check them out below!)
  • Complete all 31 challenges to unlock new explorer skins
  • Read up on historical factoids about each state as you complete each challenge
  • Don’t forget to click “Begin” on each challenge to ensure they unlock as you work your way through the 31 states! Finish them all and the new explorer skins are yours!
  • While this event is active, everyone will be able to play it.
  • New themed profile icons!
  • New explorer skins!

New Rewards!

Now through January 10th, complete the 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:

Challenge 5🔒 Michoacán – Build 20 Fishing Boats in a single game.
🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Salteador
Challenge 10🔒 Zacatecas – Revolt 3 times to American nations (Peru, Gran Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, United States, Chile, Canada).
🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Yucateco Insurgente.
Challenge 15🔒 Nuevo León – Raze 10 buildings playing as the Aztecs in a single game.
🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Chinaco.
Challenge 20🔒 Sinaloa – Train 20 Maya units in a single game.
🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Bandido.
Challenge 25🔒 Campeche – Build 5 ships in a single game.
🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Cuatrero.
Challenge 30🔒 Quintana Roo – Earn 3000 Experience from a match in a single game.
🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Desperado.
Challenge 31🔒 Baja California Sur – Revolt to Mexico on the map Baja California.
🧱 Unlock Customization – Unlock 2 Mexico general customizations and unlock 2 United States general customizations.

Event F.A.Q.

Q: Do I have to complete the challenges on consecutive days?

While challenges don’t have to be completed on consecutive days, only three challenges can be completed per day.

Only the Xbox Live challenges can be completed *any* day before the end of the event!

Q: When is the last day I can complete the daily challenges?

The Fiesta Mexicana Event concludes January 10th.

Q: Do I get to keep all of the event unlocks?

All you need to do is log into your Xbox Live account before the end of the event to keep all of the profile icons and mods you unlock; it’s as easy as that!

Q: What do I do if I accidentally unsubscribe from a special mod?

No problem! All you need to do is click your Profile Icon on the main menu, select Event Mods (under Collection), and then check the unlocked event mod you want to enable!

Q: How do I change my profile icon?

You can update your profile icon in your profile:

  1. On the main menu, click the Profile Icon next to your name.
  2. You should now be in the Profile Icons tab under Collections.
  3. Select your favorite icon, then click the Select Icon button to lock in your choice.
  4. You’re done!
Q: How do I download and enable mods?

For information about how to subscribe to and prioritize your mods, visit this article.

Keep It All (Forever)!

Remember: if you sign in to Xbox Live during the event, you’ll get to keep all of the mods and profile icons you’ve achieved! Sign in, earn your rewards, and enjoy!

We hope you enjoy The Fiesta Mexicana Event!

—The Age of Empires Team


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