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Age of Empires III: CC ESO Patch

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Below is the official Age of Empires III: Complete Collection multiplayer patch. This update allows the game to access multiplayer services without routing through eso.com—providing greater multiplayer stability and reliability for Age III players.

 

Download

Download the patch by clicking the button below.

DOWNLOAD PATCH FILE

 

Installation Steps

  1. Download AgeIIIESOPatch_Full and then run the application.
  2. Click Patch Game File in the Age of Empires III Patcher window that opens.
  3. Click Open to start the installation in the default Age of Empires 3 folder.
    • If Age of Empires III is not installed in the default location, navigate to the folder where age3.exe is saved.
  4. Age of Empires III Patcher will show that the game is patched.

When Age of Empires III is opened again, a User Account Control prompt for age3.exe will appear. Click Yes to start the game.

 

FAQ

Q: Can I still use the same sign in information after download the patch?
You will continue to use the same sign in credentials for multiplayer regardless of eso.com availability.
 
Q: Is the patch required to play the game?

 While the patch is not required at this time, it is strongly encouraged to download in order to ensure smooth gameplay if eso.com is unavailable. In the future, eso.com may be permanently removed, at which point the patch will be required to continue accessing the game’s multiplayer services.

Additionally players who have not downloaded the patch will be unable to play multiplayer matches with those who have.

Q: Why is there a CRC Mismatch error on some multiplayer matches after downloading the patch?
This message appears when a match is hosted by a player who has not installed the patch. We are working hard to make sure that all players are aware of the patch to increase reliability and to avoid issues accessing eso.com in the future.

 

If you experience any issues downloading or using the patch, please reach out to our Support team at aoesupport@microsoft.com for assistance.

 

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