The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition!
Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now , and comes alongside the largest game update we’ve ever released! Explore two new formidable European civilizations, the Danes and the
Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now, and comes alongside the largest game update we’ve ever released!
Explore two new formidable European civilizations, the Danes and the Poles. Each feature their own unique set of units, technologies, cards, and bonuses. Create more strategies in two entirely new game modes: protect your Regent or be eliminated in Regicide, and rediscover your favorite civilizations without XP and their Home City in Independence Mode!
The release of The Baltic Powers signals the arrival of new Native Allies, meet and greet the Scottish House of Stuart, the Scandinavian Sámi, and the Arctic Inuit. Not all the new arrivals are friendly! Do battle against new Outlaws like Harpooners and Whaling Ships, and rush to recruit new deadly Mercenaries before your rivals, such as the Gallowglass, Cranequinier, and Fortified Wagon.
Set out for adventure and discover the Northwest Passage, or dare the volcano on Iceland in new Random Maps. Join the Teutonic Knights in their battle over Livonia in a brand new Historical Map, or amass the Winged Hussars in Skirmish and trample your rivals into the dust. The Baltic Powers is available now – ride forth to victory!
The Baltic Powers is Available Now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308600/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__The_Baltic_Powers/
Included in The Baltic Powers
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. Here’s what you can expect at a glance!
- 2 New Civilizations
- 2 New Challenge Scenarios
- 2 New Game Modes: Regicide & Independence
- 25+ New Random & Historical Maps
- 40+ Additional Units
- 50+ Hero Customizations
Read more about everything that has arrived with The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition here:
The Danes
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.
Intrigued by the Danes? We’ve written a dedicated blog diving deep into all the new unique aspects behind the Danes civilization for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. You can read more here:
The Poles
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.
Want to know more about the Poles? We’ve written a dedicated blog exploring why the Poles are such an interesting and unique civilization within Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. You can read more here:
The Baltic Powers is Available Now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308600/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__The_Baltic_Powers/
The Poles not only have a unique building roster, but also benefit from cheaper costs for all buildings (except walls!). This enables Poles to rapidly expand their realm. The Polish unique buildings combine and replace standard buildings such as the Mill, Livestock Pen, Capitol, and even the Factory.
Unique Danish buildings grant the power of information through enhanced vision and the ability to track shipments. This useful intelligence enables new and experienced players alike to anticipate threats or forge their own battle plans. Combined with the deployment of unique Danish levies, this network of buildings can provide the ultimate defense for your crown jewel: the Custom’s House revenue.
Shipment Tax HUD
Once Cargo Inspections and Toll Register have been researched, the Customs House provides useful intel about the shipments of other players in its selection panel:
Advanced Customs House Technologies
Note: These technologies require the Helsingør Customs Chamber card to be sent.
Royal Guards (Musketeer) & Ski Troopers (Skirmisher):
Jutland Dragoons & Horse Guards (Hussar):
Holstein Culverins, Royal Mortars & Royal Grenadiers:
Norwegian Artillery (Horse Artillery) & Friskytter (Snaphane):
Use that extra stowage to experiment with less common cards or just double-down on becoming a merciless tax collector.
Back in December 2025, we told you to expect two expansions for Age of Empires IV in 2026 – Yue Fei’s Legacy is out now, and we shared that the second would contain two new civilizations. While you were all excited to hear that one would be the Vikings, we’ve maintained a mystery around the second. We were thrilled that our reveal got to take the stage at the XBOX Showcase. Raiders of the North is coming this Fall and will also add the Scots to the game.
The two new civs aren’t all that you can expect though. We’ll also be expanding fan favorite mode The Crucible with four new missions, new boons, a new challenge mode, and two-player co-op! You’ll also get two new stunning biomes in which to battle.
In Raiders of the North, the Vikings emerge not just as raiders of the past, but as a dynamic civilization which bridges the gap between the sagas of old and the rise of medieval Scandinavia.
The Scots will prove admirable adversaries not just to the Vikings, but across the Age IV civ roster. The Scots are a resilient people who spent centuries forging alliances and defending their rugged lands.
Raiders of the North isn’t our only foray into Scandinavian stories this fall, as the next expansion for Age II: DE is The Viking Sagas.
The Viking Sagas brings three new civilizations – the Danes, the Saxons and the Varangians. Use the Danes’ unique Jomsviking unit to raid and hurl flaming torches. Wield the Saxons’ Hearth Troop, a heavy infantryman which opens fights with a ranged javelin before closing in. Or send out the Varangians’ Jarl to hurl axes and tear through enemy infantry.
Following the life of Harald Hardrada in 3 new campaigns: from his cunning exploits across the Mediterranean, his brutal raids across the Danish coast, to his daring invasion of England in 1066. You’ll earn renown through the skalds’ tales and fight your way from Scandinavia to the Kyivan Rus and the Byzantine Empire, before staking everything on England’s shores.
In this new story, you’ll encounter powerful antagonists, including the duplicitous Empress Zoe, the dangerous King Svein Estridsson and the battle-tested King Harold Godwinson.
The Viking Sagas will launch this Fall, with pre-orders coming later this summer. If you’d like to learn more, head to your platform of choice and wishlist now!
Last week we shared that The Baltic Powers, a new expansion for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, is coming on September 10, 2026.
The Baltic Powers continues our story of Northern culture by introducing two new civilizations – the Danes and the Poles. The Danes bring economic intelligence and naval control allowing a strong economy and military presence from the outset. The Poles possess excellent resources, which can build a massive agricultural empire to feed the hungry horses of war.
This expansion brings two new civilizations, two new challenge scenarios, two new game modes (Regicide and Independence), over 25 new maps, 20 new thematic maps, three new historical maps, and more than 50 new hero customizations.
We also revealed last week that we’ll be retiring the Free Trial and offering a new package for the base game.
From August 13th, new purchasers of Age of Empires III: DE will receive not only the base game, but also the United States Civilization, the Mexico Civilization, plus the Lizzie, Kunoichi and Vol1 Hero Cosmetic Packs. By combining these DLCs with the base game, we’re offering a more complete experience to newcomers for a discount.
For players who already own Age of Empires III: DE on Steam, we want to thank you for playing with us these past years by automatically gifting you any of the mentioned DLCs that aren’t already in your collection.
