The unique model of Age of Empires 3 has been faraway from sale, with the multiplayer mode set to be taken offline on the finish of the month.
A message posted on the Steam web page for the sport’s Definitive Version remaster states that the unique model is now not in the stores.
The sport’s on-line multiplayer mode can even cease working from October 30, “because of the know-how now not being supported”.
Gamers who already personal the sport will nonetheless be capable to play marketing campaign and skirmish content material, with solely the multiplayer mode being eliminated.
Age of Empires 3, developed by Ensemble Studios, was initially launched on PC in 2005.
A remaster referred to as Age of Empires 3: Definitive Version was launched in 2020. Developed by Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires, the remaster provided improved graphics, a brand new soundtrack, new recreation modes and new civilisations.
The Definitive Version of the sport will proceed to be availble to buy on Steam and the Home windows Retailer, and is offered on PC Recreation Move too.
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Version and Age of Empires 4 had been launched on Xbox consoles final yr, however Age of Empires 3 is but to reach on console in any kind.
In VGC’s Age of Empires 4 overview, we wrote: “Age of Empires 4 is a very good RTS that performs it protected within the shadow of its well-known predecessor, however not often stands out by itself past that.
“The early recreation has by no means felt smoother, and the adjustments to UI and animation are welcome. Whereas the win circumstances aren’t infinite, the tales of the way you achieved them, or failed miserably attempting, are.”
