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Server Maintenance - Thursday, May 14
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Thursday, May 14 @ 4pm PT / 7pm ET / 23:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft S…
Spring Sale Is Happening Now!
Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games! Pick up a missing DLC or two for up to 75% off! Don't wait - sale ends on March 26th!
Winter Sale Happening Now!
Do you hear what we hear? Those Town Bells might be jingling, but your Villagers will have to wait while you shop the Steam Winter Sale! Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your fav…
Black Friday Sale Is Happening Now!
Get a jump on all your holiday shopping early with the Steam Black Friday Sale. Get discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games, plus their DLCs! Don't wait - sale ends on December 2nd!
Autumn Sale Happening Now!
There's a slight chill in the air and leaves are starting to change their colors. What better way to celebrate cooler temperatures than with cooler discounts too? Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection…
Age Franchise Sale Starting Now!
Gamescom has started and with it some awesome discounts on your favorite Age games! Whether Age of Empires or Age of Mythology is more your style, complete your collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on…
Beat the Heat with the Steam Summer Sale!
The Steam Summer Sale is happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait – sale ends July 10th at 1…
Age of Empires Becomes the Louvre’s First Gaming Partnership
Today we are thrilled to announce that Age of Empires is partnering with the world’s most-visited museum, the Louvre in Paris! On April 30th, the Louvre launched an exhibition on the Mamluk sultanate (1250-1517), a Euro…
Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Happening Now!
Go and pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale now through May 8th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UT…
Steam Spring Sale Happening Now!
The Spring Steam Sale is in full swing and so are discounts on your favorite Age games! Pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Spring Sale now…
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition DLC News
To our Age of Empires III Explorers, Last year as part of the New Year New Age event we announced another DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. After serious consideration, this DLC has been canceled. Please u…
Get Your Favorite Age Game During the RTS Fest!
The Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest is here and so are the discounts! Pick up that one Age game you've been meaning to play and join in all the fun! Don't wait - discounts end January 27th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 18:…
Age Up with the Steam Winter Sale!
The holiday season is here and so are the sales! Finish your holiday shopping and get up to 75% off Age of Empires games during the Steam Winter Sale! Don't wait - discounts end January 2nd at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET…
Get Your Age Games During Steam Autumn Sale!
Leaves are starting to fall and temperatures are starting to cool - it's time to get started on your holiday shopping list too with the Steam Autumn Sale! Starting TODAY, save up to 75% on the Age of Empires franchise!…
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Data Patch for Build 15.59076
Welcome trailblazers to another exciting update for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! While there are plenty of notable fixes and features in today’s update, you can look forward to lots of balance updates, plus s…
Update: Age of Empires III: DE – DLC Delayed
In February we hosted the New Year New Age even which looked ahead to what was coming in the Age of Empires and Age of Mythology franchises. Part of the roster of announcements was revealing a new DLC for Age of Empires…
Age of Empires III: (2007) - Multiplayer services ending October 30
From today, Age of Empires III (2007) will no longer be available for purchase. After many years of support, we will be retiring the title from sale. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will continue to be supported.…
Announcing Our New Public Esports Tournament Calendar!
We’re thrilled to announce a new and exciting feature for our community—starting today, the Public Esports Tournament Calendar is live! Whether you’re a competitor or a fan, this calendar is your place for staying up to…
Cool Off with the Steam Summer Sale!
The Steam Summer Sale is happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection with up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait – sale ends July 11th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC).
We Want to Hear from You in the Newest Age Survey!
Age community, your opinions matter and we're always eager to hear from you! Share your thoughts on your favorite Age titles, gaming preferences, and more in our latest survey before it closes!
Spring Sale is on Steam Now!
Spring is in the air and with it some great deals on all your favorite Age of Empires titles! Enjoy savings on all the Definitive Edition games, plus maybe pick up a copy of a DLC or two! Don’t miss your chance and take…
