{"id":125184,"date":"2022-05-26T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=166381"},"modified":"2022-05-26T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T19:00:00","slug":"age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-knights-of-the-mediterranean-available-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/05\/26\/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-knights-of-the-mediterranean-available-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition \u2013 Knights of the Mediterranean Available Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Super_hero_art_1920x1080-b84052ccae4bac088374.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<p>Calling all explorers! It\u2019s finally here!&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-knights-of-the-mediterranean\/9n3w3pj8mc47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knights of the Mediterranean<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, the latest DLC for <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition\/9N1HF804QXN4\/0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, is available today in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/buy-now#AoE-III-DE-KotM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Store and Steam<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s game on! We\u2019re celebrating with a new event and there are some awesome features landing too! Take a look:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 new Civilizations<\/li>\n<li>A New Event with 31 Challenges<\/li>\n<li>30 new Random Maps<\/li>\n<li>9 new Minor Civilizations<\/li>\n<li>8 Historical Maps<\/li>\n<li>Diplomacy Game mode<\/li>\n<li>Tycoon Game mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>New Civ \u2013 Italians<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/HomeCityItaly-5a0963f595fa2e476411.jpg?resize=1920%2C1081&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age of Empires III\" class=\"wp-image-166373\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unite a wealthy but splintered Italy while new Settlers flock to your booming empire with every technological breakthrough, and Architects construct buildings for free!<\/p>\n<p>Invest at the Lombard to optimize your economy and turn a quick profit, or construct a towering Basilica and send Papal soldiers to strengthen and complement your army!<\/p>\n<p>Use shielded Pavisiers to lure opponents into an ambush of Bersaglieri, or let Elmetti lower their lances and carry the day with a thundering charge!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>New Civ \u2013 Maltese<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/HomeCityMalta-ff110a2030e2c37cfbee.jpg?resize=1920%2C1081&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age of Empires III\" class=\"wp-image-166374\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Guard the Mediterranean against incursions with unique fortifications, don shining armor to fend off attacks, and shell opponents from afar with Fixed Guns.<\/p>\n<p>Fire Throwers and greatswords win battles, but the superior logistics of your Commandery win wars. Luckily, you can have both!<\/p>\n<p>Fighting at sea with Order Galleys may wet the gunpowder, but your Arbalesters won\u2019t mind. You can always restock at a Gunpowder Depot, or blow it up when an enemy army marches past!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>New Historical Maps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Historical Maps are a new variation of Random Maps. Randomly generated for endless replayability, but with unique objectives for each map, based on some of the most memorable conflicts on the European continent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Italian Wars<\/li>\n<li>Eighty Years\u2019 War<\/li>\n<li>The Deluge<\/li>\n<li>Great Turkish War<\/li>\n<li>Great Northern War<\/li>\n<li>Napoleonic Wars<\/li>\n<li>Russo-Turkish Wars<\/li>\n<li>The Thirty Years\u2019 War (multiplayer only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>New Minor Civilizations \u2013 European Royal Houses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/EU_Houses_1080x1080_CROP-7f94fad7c6306d08e509.jpg?resize=1920%2C1081&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age of Empires III\" class=\"wp-image-166382\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p>With the Introduction of over 30 new European Maps, 9 new Minor Civilizations enter the game, adding an arsenal of unique new units, technologies, and abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Representing larger entities whose influence transcended national borders rather than individual people-groups, European Royal Houses thematically blur the lines between major and minor civilizations in <em>Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition<\/em>. Like Native American Settlements, Asian Holy Sites, and African Kingdoms, a Trading Post must be built on European Royal Houses\u2019 Palaces to ally with them. Royal Houses provide a unique ability and more units and technologies on average than other minor civilizations, but these are staggered across multiple ages rather than being available in the Exploration Age. These assets are quite impactful and the units often utilize novel mechanics \u2013 such as unit promotions, charged actions, (dis)mounting, and damage deflection \u2013 but tend to come at a higher cost than their counterparts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Royal Houses<\/li>\n<li>House of Bourbon<\/li>\n<li>House of Wittelsbach<\/li>\n<li>House of Oldenburg<\/li>\n<li>House of Hanover<\/li>\n<li>House of Phanar<\/li>\n<li>House of Jagiellon<\/li>\n<li>House of Vasa<\/li>\n<li>House of Habsburg<\/li>\n<li>House of Wettin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>New Game Mode \u2013 Diplomacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/diplomacy_mode_window-96fed0dddc18ed72e103.jpg?resize=1920%2C915&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age of Empires III\" class=\"wp-image-166370\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A brand new way to experience Multiplayer with your friends. Allowing players to change their allegiance to other players during the course of the match. Negotiate with your friends over war &amp; peace\u2026 and make them pay for it!<\/p>\n<p>This new diplomacy mode is available for all existing random maps! Additionally, one map has been specially crafted around this game mode, the multi-player exclusive diplomacy map \u201cThirty Years\u2019 War\u201c.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>New Game Mode \u2013 Tycoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Economy_Challenges-1b78a19bd2b8f89649cb.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age of Empires III\" class=\"wp-image-166371\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tycoon is a new Game Mode to accompany Supremacy, Deathmatch and Empire Wars.<\/p>\n<p>Designed to focus on the economy-building of <em>Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition<\/em>, this new Game Mode provides a setting where players concentrate on creating the strongest economies for their empires, without having to bolster armies or defend against full-scale sieges.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><strong>Buy Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Ready to battle your way across the Mediterranean? Always wanted to be a knight? You\u2019re in luck!&nbsp;<em>Knights of the Mediterranean<\/em>, the newest DLC for&nbsp;<em>Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition<\/em>&nbsp;is now available in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/buy-now#AoE-III-DE-KotM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Store or Steam<\/a>!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/games\/aoeiiide\/knights-of-the-mediterranean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a>&nbsp;about all the exciting new civilizations, new game modes, and new historical maps, plus learn some pretty cool&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/news\/a-quick-view-of-new-civs-italians-and-maltese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">history<\/a>&nbsp;too!<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1653585849210\" class>\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9n3w3pj8mc47\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n3w3pj8mc47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.53334.13995133334716212.b722fa7a-fc67-4aa0-b7e7-36191c9dd5db.271b4ec3-fa24-4c14-9adc-0f5561920bb3?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition - Knights of the Mediterranean\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.53334.13995133334716212.b722fa7a-fc67-4aa0-b7e7-36191c9dd5db.271b4ec3-fa24-4c14-9adc-0f5561920bb3?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition - Knights of the Mediterranean\" class=\"skip-lazy\"> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition \u2013 Knights of the Mediterranean<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> The Knights of the Mediterranean brings a wealth of new content to Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, including the addition of the Italy and Malta Civilizations, the brand new casual friendly Tycoon Game Mode, and the first ever set of Historical Maps, which bring endless replayability with a historical twist. 2 New Civilizations Malta:<br \/>\nGuard the Mediterranean against incursions with unique fortifications, don shining armor to fend off attacks, and shell opponents from afar with Fixed Guns. Fire Throwers and greatswords win battles, but the superior logistics of your Commandery win wars. Luckily, you can have both! Fighting at sea with Order Galleys may wet the gunpowder, but your Arbalesters won\u2019t mind. You can always restock at a Gunpowder Depot, or blow it up when an enemy army marches past! Italy:<br \/>\nUnite wealthy merchant republics, duchies, and Papal states while new Settlers flock to your booming empire with every technological breakthrough, and use Architects to construct buildings for free! Invest at the Lombard to optimize your economy and turn a quick profit, or construct a towering Basilica and send Papal soldiers to strengthen and complement your army. Use shielded Pavisiers to lure opponents into an ambush of Bersaglieri, or let Elmetti lower their lances and carry the day with a thundering charge! Brand New Tycoon Game Mode Tycoon:<br \/>\nTycoon is a brand new, casual friendly game mode that puts the focus on economic superiority over military domination. Free from the pressure of head-to-head play, this new mode allows players to explore and strengthen economic strategies that they can then leverage in the other game modes throughout Age of Empires III: Definitive Editon. First-ever Historical Maps Historical Maps:<br \/>\nHistorical Maps are a new variation of Random Maps. Randomly generated for endless replayability, these 8 new maps dive into history with Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with unique objectives for each map, based on some of the most memorable conflicts on the European continent.<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe Italian Wars<br \/>\n\u2022\tEighty Years&#8217; War<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe Deluge<br \/>\n\u2022\tGreat Turkish War<br \/>\n\u2022\tGreat Northern War<br \/>\n\u2022\tNapoleonic Wars<br \/>\n\u2022\tRusso-Turkish Wars\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"msp1653585872124\" class>\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9N1HF804QXN4\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9N1HF804QXN4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.44836.13905755391310011.6681c157-530b-4476-b20e-6cf142a9a94e.68338542-85c0-440d-a85c-137a38a0a268?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.44836.13905755391310011.6681c157-530b-4476-b20e-6cf142a9a94e.68338542-85c0-440d-a85c-137a38a0a268?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xbllogo_black.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xbllogo_black.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">1<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badge pc-game-pass\"> PC Game Pass <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack. Now featuring two new game modes: Co-Op Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, including all previously released expansions and all 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations \u2013 the Swedes and Inca. Head online to challenge other players with updated online multiplayer with cross network play and enjoy modern gaming features including spectator modes and mod support. Complete your collection with this final chapter in the Age of Empires Definitive Edition journey.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all explorers! It\u2019s finally here!&nbsp;Knights of the Mediterranean, 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! 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