Today, we are thrilled to share more details on the highly-anticipated DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – The Baltic Powers! The Baltic Powers launches on September 10th and is available now for pre-order on Steam for a 15% discount!
The Baltic Powers introduces the Danes and the Poles as 2 formidable European civilizations, each featuring their own unique set of units, technologies, cards, and bonuses.
Explore their homelands in a wide array of maps ranging from the Black Sea to the Arctic North and rediscover your favorite civilizations in the new Independence and Regicide modes. Master two brand-new tactical Challenges and give the heroes of your favorite civilizations a fresh look from an extensive collection of new customizations.
Saddle up and spread your wings – because as Polish King Jan Sobieski likes to say: “We’ve got work to do on the battlefield!”
The Baltic Powers DLC is centered in the northern reaches of Europe, and covers the struggle for supremacy in and around the Baltic Sea. It is at the heart of a much larger Northern expansion and a counterweight to the previous Mediterranean expansion.
Make a stopover on the warring British isles. Tip the scales by allying with the Scottish House of Stuart and their kilt-wearing Clansmen to eliminate the enemy Lords. From there, continue your voyage along the coast of Norway and meet the Sámi people. Past the volcanoes of Iceland and guided by lighthouses, you venture into the frozen Arctic realms of Greenland and Nunavut, where the local Inuit people or even dubious whalers can increase your chances of survival.
The two newest civlizations coming to Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition share the same coastline, but the Danes and the Poles each have their own distinctive identity and visions of empire.
As a defensive, mercantile power, the Danes rely on their Customs House to generate revenue from the shipments of other players. Round Churches and Snaphaner Militias protect this source of wealth used to finance a modern fleet and an elite of royal guard regiments. Happy to support their king, the Danes are also able to advance for lower costs and have no desire to revolt.
In contrast, the Poles are an expansive, land-based power, tirelessly working the fields of their Folwarks to feed a diverse army of horsemen, spearheaded by the legendary Winged Hussars. This Commonwealth of peoples thrives on a growing population that empowers the Sejm parliament, a powerful economic tool in the hands of magnates. Attracted by the prospect of riches and independence, Cossacks and Teutonic Knights wait in the shadows for their moment to strike.
These fascinating regions and chapters of history are yours to explore. The Baltic Powers offers a great mix of content ranging from all-time favorites like new civilizations and maps, to more unique and rare additions such as challenges and a plethora of hero customizations. The Baltic Powers has something in store for everyone, enhancing the experience for new and seasoned players alike.
Included in this DLC
2 New European Civilizations!
The Danes (Denmark-Norway)
Prosper from shipments of other players through your Customs House and save resources as you advance through the ages! Call upon Snaphane and Gunboat levies to defend your Baltic realm on land and at sea, or shelter your gatherers in Round Churches to ward off marauding mercenaries. Finally, embark on a grand military adventure with a parade of your fancy tin soldier collection: a complete roster of Royal Guards in the most fashionable uniforms of the century!
The Poles (Poland-Lithuania)
Build a massive agricultural empire and feed the hungry horses of war! Use lower building costs to specialize your Folwark economy and enrich the Sejm parliament as your population booms. Choose your path through history by leading early Cossack uprisings or the resurrection of the Teutonic Knights. Command your mounted Hetman to lead a thunderous charge of fearsome Winged Hussars and assert your dominance from the Baltic to the Black Sea!
New Immersive Maps
Random Maps: Explore a vast range of environments from the Black Sea to the Arctic. Visit the volcano on Iceland before you set out to find the Northwest Passage!
Historical Maps: Relive the Dano-Swedish rivalry or join the Teutonic Knights in their battle over Livonia in objective-based maps.
Bonus Maps: Gain access to selected previous DLC maps to play in the homelands of the new main and minor civilizations.
New Regional Allies & Adversaries
Native Allies: Meet and greet the Scottish House of Stuart, the Scandinavian Sámi, and the Arctic Inuit.
Outlaws & Treasures: Hunt alongside or against skilled Harpooners, wolfish Whaling Ships or the feared Qivittoqs.
Mercenaries: Hire hard-hitting Gallowglasses, Crossbow-wielding Cranequiniers on horseback, or early Fortified Wagon artillery in the second age.
Resources & Map Features
Animals: Encounter Seals, Walruses and break the ice to harvest Fishing Holes with Villagers.
Captureable Buildings: Spot maritime life through Lighthouses or bolster your wood supplies via Timber Importers.
Fish Traps: Give Fishing Boats a new purpose by harvesting Fish Traps – available to all civilizations.
New Ways to Play
Test your skills in two brand-new Challenges designed for experienced players.
Regicide Mode: Protect your Regent from sudden death while eliminating all competition.
Independence Mode: Rediscover your favorite civilizations through a fresh lens without XP and Home City.
New Hero Customizations
Brand-New Outfits: Pick fresh looks for your Danish Explorer and Polish Hetman.
Hero Cosmetics Pack Vol. 2: Personalize your Warchief, Monk, or Explorer from other civilizations with a huge collection of customizations.
The Baltic Powers DLC is centered in the northern reaches of Europe, and covers the struggle for supremacy in and around the Baltic Sea. It is at the heart of a much larger Northern expansion and a counterweight to the previous Mediterranean expansion.
Prosper from shipments of other players through your Customs House and save resources as you advance through the ages! Call upon Snaphane and Gunboat levies to defend your Baltic realm on land and at sea, or shelter your gatherers in Round Churches to ward off marauding mercenaries. Finally, embark on a grand military adventure with a parade of your fancy tin soldier collection: a complete roster of Royal Guards in the most fashionable uniforms of the century!
Build a massive agricultural empire and feed the hungry horses of war! Use lower building costs to specialize your Folwark economy and enrich the Sejm parliament as your population booms. Choose your path through history by leading early Cossack uprisings or the resurrection of the Teutonic Knights. Command your mounted Hetman to lead a thunderous charge of fearsome Winged Hussars and assert your dominance from the Baltic to the Black Sea!
