For the first time, new players can now join the ranks of this historical and stunning RTS experience with a rotating roster of the game’s 16 civilizations which can be played in both single player and multiplayer games FREE of purchase on Steam.

Now is the time to try Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! Play for the first time or current AoE III: DE players can invite their friends for epic battles in striking 4K Ultra HD graphics.

Starting today, AoE III: DE will be offering new players the opportunity to play a free trial that gives access to the following:
3 civs on a rotating schedule for skirmish & multiplayer matches
8 hostable maps
Act 1 of the Blood, Ice, and Steel campaign
Art of War challenges
And more!

Plus, all players will be able to join in on monthly global events to unlock new Hero Cosmetics!

What is Included?

• Pool of 3 Playable Civilizations on a Rotating Schedule
Players can pick from 3 civilizations on a rotating schedule. Every week, the first civilization adding to the starting pool rotates out and a new one in. First up in the roster of playable civilizations are the French, Haudenosaunee, and Russians.

The First Act of the Blood, Ice, and Steel Campaign

• Play the Algiers Historical Battle

• Access to the Art of War, Compendium, and Tech Trees of All Civilizations

• A Collection of 8 Hostable Multiplayer Maps

Will free trial players be able to play with players who own the base game?
Yes, trial game players can play with base game owners, and both game owner types can host multiplayer games.

If trial players hosts a multiplayer game, they can choose from the limited set of maps available to host on. If a base game owner hosts, any owned maps can be chosen for the map, and trial game players can join the game even if they don’t own the map.

Choose your plan:

• PC Access $1.00 for 1 month then $14.99/month
Play 100+ games on PC

• Multi Access $1.00 for 1 month then $17.99/month
Play 100+ games on PC
Play selected games via Cloud with Luna
Play selected games with Xbox

• What is Ubisoft+?

Ubisoft+ is a gaming subscription service that offers access to Ubisoft’s growing catalog of 100+ games on PC, including new releases. In addition, Ubisoft+ includes additional content, such as expansions and season passes. You can also enjoy your subscription on your favorite devices with the Multi Access plan.

• What happens if I unsubscribe?

If you unsubscribe, the games will become unavailable unless you already own them, buy them, or subscribe to Ubisoft+ again in the future (except for indie games that will be removed after a limited time from Ubisoft+. Once the games are removed, you can continue playing from where you left off if you buy the same edition of the game on the Ubisoft Store). You will keep access to every purchase you make (whether you bought a game on the store or items in-game) even if you unsubscribe.

• How can I cancel my Ubisoft+ subscription?

You can cancel at any time in your account settings. Your subscription will remain active until the very last day of the current month you paid for. After this, the subscription will be cancelled and will not renew itself.

• Will my save files be affected if I decide to unsubscribe or change my game version?

If you already own the Standard Edition of a game, playing the Edition available on Ubisoft+ may affect your save files for some games. See the list of concerned games in this article.

• Which offer includes Xbox access?

The Multi Access plan gives you access to a catalog of Ubisoft games directly on your Xbox console. It also includes access to cloud gaming with Luna and all the benefits of the PC Access plan.

• Am I eligible for the $1.00 Discount?

New and former subscribers will have access to the Ubisoft+ $1.00 discount. Current Ubisoft+ subscribers will not be eligible. At the end of the discounted month, your subscription will automatically renew at the regular price of your selected plan, unless you cancel before the end of the discounted trial. Cancellation effective at the end of the current billing cycle.