The original version of Age of Empires 3 has been delisted from digital storefronts as of October 10, with the game's multiplayer services ceasing on October 30. Originally released in 2005, Age of Empires 3 is one of the most beloved real-time strategy games of the new millennium, inspiring a Definitive Edition release in October 2020.
Released as the long-awaited sequel to 1999's Age of Empire 2: The Age of Kings for PC and PlayStation 2, Age of Empires 3 saw impressive sales within its first year on the market, shipping over two million copies and earning rave reviews from critics and players alike. The title focuses on the colonization of the Americas by Europe from the 1400s to the 1800s, with players able to choose from fourteen different civilizations to control. Two expansion packs were released in the following years: The WarChiefs in 2006 and The Asian Dynasties in 2007. The game's multiplayer was also applauded, as it was the first in the series to be entirely integrated into the game's interface. While the title still has plenty of fans, the curtain is closing on this chapter of the franchise.
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