If a game update is not showing up in the Microsoft Store or a previously installed DLC is not available in game, these steps can be used to show and download the newest game version.
| Note: For Data Patches, your game will NOT need a full update for changes to take effect. The patch will begin to install once you first launch Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Please wait approximately 30 seconds to a minute after launching into the Main Menu, then these changes will be made and viewable. |
🛠 Check for pending Windows updates.
Verify that there are not any pending Windows updates. While you may be on an up-to-date version of the OS, there may be essential application updates waiting to install. Be sure to restart your device after installing any updates.
🛠 Update Microsoft Gaming Services
Check for updates to the Microsoft Gaming Services in the Downloads section of the Microsoft Store.
🛠 Install the Xbox app and update the game through it
Install the Xbox app. Open the app and update the game from there.
🛠 Try the troubleshooting steps in the Xbox Support articles below:
- Troubleshoot game installations on a Windows 10/11 device
- I cannot see or install the app from the Microsoft Store
🛠 Use Powershell to Repair or Reinstall the Microsoft Store app.
- Press the Windows Key + R keys
- Type powershell, then select Run as Administrator and press Enter.
- Enter this command on the PowerShell and press enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
4. Restart and check if the issue persists.
🛠 Restart your machine multiple times.
It may take several restarts to finish identifying and installing a critical update. Try restarting your machine to recognize any new or missing updates.