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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition player count chart
No, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is not dead. 4,750 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,763. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 17% on the month before).
History from Oct 1, 2020
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 3,135 | -10.81% | 5,297 |
| October 2026 | 3,515 | -18.84% | 6,178 |
| September 2026 | 4,331 | +17.08% | 7,849 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -4.98% | 6,704 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +18.37% | 7,055 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -5.22% | 5,960 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +1.65% | 6,288 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -0.67% | 6,186 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +2.28% | 6,228 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.47% | 6,089 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +2.91% | 6,374 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +4.82% | 6,194 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -12.04% | 5,909 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +2.5% | 6,718 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -5.18% | 6,554 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +10.29% | 6,912 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +1.08% | 6,267 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -9.36% | 6,200 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +4.32% | 6,840 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -4.68% | 6,557 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -0.65% | 6,879 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -8.93% | 6,924 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +13.63% | 7,603 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +0.21% | 6,691 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -3.93% | 6,677 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +2.69% | 6,950 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +4.33% | 6,768 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +6.59% | 6,487 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -10.57% | 6,086 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -1.59% | 6,805 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -6.03% | 6,915 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +3.14% | 7,359 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +4.71% | 7,135 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -7.33% | 6,814 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +5.68% | 7,353 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -6.18% | 6,958 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -9.49% | 7,416 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -13.5% | 8,194 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -38.26% | 9,473 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +212.74% | 15,343 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +12.52% | 4,906 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -27.45% | 4,360 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -2.04% | 6,010 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +19.94% | 6,135 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -17.31% | 5,115 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -10.17% | 6,186 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +18.07% | 6,886 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +6.97% | 5,832 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -4.4% | 5,452 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +28.27% | 5,703 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -7.45% | 4,446 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -49.61% | 4,804 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +56.07% | 9,533 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -10.65% | 6,108 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +26.64% | 6,836 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +24.35% | 5,398 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -12.43% | 4,341 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -5.58% | 4,957 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -7.54% | 5,250 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +14.52% | 5,678 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -13.74% | 4,958 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +15.47% | 5,748 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -13.44% | 4,978 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +19.19% | 5,751 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -3.17% | 4,825 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -31.79% | 4,983 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -20.53% | 7,305 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +92.7% | 9,192 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -12.73% | 4,770 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -23.18% | 5,466 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +9.95% | 7,115 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -33.49% | 6,471 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -51.7% | 9,730 |
| October 2020 | n/a | n/a | 20,146 |
How many people are playing Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
Right now, 4,750 players are in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. That makes it the #292 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,763 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 4,651.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition player count trend
Over the last 30 days Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition averaged a daily peak of 4,651 players, down 17% compared with the 30 days before (5,612). Its highest point this month (6,092) is 3% above the same period last year (5,909). In its first month after release (Oct 15, 2020) it peaked at 20,146 players. Today's player count is 24% of its all-time peak of 20,146, set on Oct 15, 2020.
Best time to play Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Based on the last 14 days, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 48% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
- Developer
- World's Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Released
- Oct 15, 2020
- Genre
- Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 14 languages, 7 with full audio
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition costs $34.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.99 | $34.99 | base |
| Euro area | 34,99€ | $39.07 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £26.99 | $36.13 | +3% |
| Canada | C$ 44.99 | $31.98 | -9% |
| Australia | A$ 44.95 | $30.88 | -12% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 54.95 | $30.46 | -13% |
| Brazil | R$119,00 | $21.62 | -38% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 499.00 | $26.68 | -24% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) cheapest | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| Poland | 139,00 zł | $35.33 | +1% |
| Switzerland | CHF 34.90 | $42.62 | +22% |
| Norway | 369,00 kr | $39.14 | +12% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | -49% |
| South Africa | R 479.00 | $28.96 | -17% |
| India | ₹2,099.00 | $22.35 | -36% |
| Indonesia | Rp 400 000 | $22.10 | -37% |
| China | ¥158.00 | $23.68 | -32% |
| Japan | ¥4,200 | $26.53 | -24% |
| South Korea | ₩ 34,800 | $25.61 | -27% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition achievements
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has 121 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 4.4% of them; the rarest, Check Mate, is held by 0.0% of players.
Every moment I live...is agonyRevive your fallen Explorer70.4%
Imperial AgeAdvance to the Imperial Age with any Civilization41.1%
AllianceWin either Skirmish or Multiplayer game and have formed alliances with all native villages on the map33.4%
The comforts of homeReceive at least 100 shipments total from your home city in any mode28.5%
The Earth is flat!Explore an entire map in either Skirmish or Multiplayer game24.6%
Raising ConquerorsWin your first multiplayer game23.1%
A Pirate's Life for meDestroy at least 100 ships in any mode22.9%
What a beautiful cityCustomise any Home City20.7%
Winner, winner!Win your first multiplayer reward20.7%
Trades masterWin either Skirmish or Multiplayer game and have occupied all trading posts on the map19.2%
Animal hunterHunt all animal species16.9%
They belong in a museum!Collect at least 100 treasure objects from maps in any mode15.2%
Budget CutWin a Skirmish game without requesting any Shipments10.5%
Congreve RocketsDeploy '2 Rockets' from your shipments as the British10.2%
You don't need wings to flyDeploy an Advanced Balloon7.7%
Blood, Ice and SteelComplete the Blood, Ice and Steel campaign7.2%
The TommynatorUse the "tuck tuck tuck" cheat6.6%
Fire and ShadowComplete the Fire and Shadow campaign5.5%
The Asian DynastiesComplete the Asian Dynasties campaign4.5%
SafariCollect 10 Treasures on African maps4.4%
InfluencerSpend 10 000 Influence playing as the Hausa or the Ethiopians4.3%
Social DominanceWin 25 Multiplayer games4.1%
CommunityWin either Skirmish or Multiplayer game and have 25 villagers working on the Community Plaza4.0%
Mexican VictoryWin a game as the Mexicans4.0%
My HeroRescue 100 People in need of help3.9%
To the seas!Deploy '3 Galleys' from your shipments as the Ottomans3.8%
Devout LearnerResearch 10 technologies in your Cathedral3.8%
Maltese VictoryWin a game as the Maltese.3.8%
Strike!Kill at least 10 enemy troops from a rolling cannonball3.7%
Italian VictoryWin a game as the Italians.3.7%
Guerrilleros MexicanosDeal 5000 Damage with Salteadores3.6%
Technological BoomResearch 50 Technologies as the Italians.3.3%
RibauldequinDeploy '5 Organ Guns' from your shipments as the Portuguese3.2%
Cash CowGain 500 Coin from a single sale at the Livestock Market2.9%
Elephant in the roomBuild 100 Elephant units in a single game2.8%
Ethiopian VictoryWin a game as the Ethiopians2.8%
Estados Unidos MexicanosSend 10 Mexican Federal Cards2.8%
The Great SiegeDealt 10,000 Damage with Fixed Guns.2.8%
Bersaglieri BattalionDeal 5000 Damage with Bersaglieri.2.8%
Here comes the cavalry!Win a Skirmish game with only cavalry and artillery units2.7%
Heavy Metal RainDefeat 30 Units with Fixed Guns.2.7%
Hausa VictoryWin a game as the Hausa2.6%
Investment BankerTransform 15,000 Resources using Lombards.2.5%
Tongues of EuropeSend 3 different "Tongue" Home City cards as Malta.2.3%
International SupportersSend 50 Units from the Basilica.2.3%
Strength in NumbersTrain 200 Insurgentes2.2%
See My Vest!Unlock all Cosmetics of any Civilization2.1%
Well StudiedBuild a University near a Town Center, Palace, and Trading Post2.1%
Holy MountainsEarn 10 000 Coin from Mountain Monasteries on Mines2.1%
Knights HospitalHeal 4000 Health points playing as the Maltese.2.1%
DesperadoDeal 10 000 damage with Mexican Outlaws2.0%
Content CreatorMake your first Scenario in the Scenario Editor1.8%
WondersBuild all 15 Wonders1.8%
Compañía FusilerosDeploy '6 Soldados' from your shipments as the Mexicans1.8%
Demolition DerbyDeal 2000 Damage with Depot explosions.1.8%
FaithConvert 100 neutral or enemy units1.7%
Big BombardmentDeploy '2 Sebastopol Mortars' from your shipments as the Ethiopians1.7%
Business TripDeploy 'Trip to Jerusalem’ from your Home City shipments as the Maltese.1.7%
Riders!Deploy '17 Ruyters' from your shipments as the Dutch1.6%
Big BrothersDeploy '6 Cuirassier' from your shipments as the French1.4%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 121 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition DLC
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has 10 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition news and patch notes
- Oct 20, 2026 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Update 19.18658
- Sep 10, 2026 The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition!
- Sep 10, 2026 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Update 19.18309
- Sep 8, 2026 Time Zone Launch Map for The Baltic Powers
- Aug 21, 2026 Civilization Deep Dive: Poles
- Aug 14, 2026 Civilization Deep Dive: Danes
- Aug 13, 2026 Pre-Order The Baltic Powers for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
- Jul 30, 2026 Celebrating Age in 2026, Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition FAQ
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition dead?
No, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is not dead. 4,750 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,763. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 17% on the month before).
How many people play Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
4,750 people are playing Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,763 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 20,146 concurrent players on Oct 15, 2020.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition growing or declining?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 4,651, down 17% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition most active?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition cost?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition costs $34.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has been on Steam?
We have not seen Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $34.99.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on sale right now?
No, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $34.99 on Steam right now.
Where is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is cheapest in Argentina (LATAM USD) at $17.99, about $17.99 or 49% below the US price of $34.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition good?
Steam players rate Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Very Positive: 85% of 55,336 reviews are positive.
When did Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition come out?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition was released on Steam on Oct 15, 2020.
Who made Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition was developed by World's Edge, Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition still worth playing?
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has a big, active player base on Steam today (4,750 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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