Age of History 3 news & patch notes

Gold Advantage Balance

• Reduced the strength of the Civilization advantage "Gold"
• Reduced values from 150/200/300 to 30/40/50.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/e876bcb1855100be2b619c70f9897fc5e3720620.png It provided too much of an advantage and was almost always chosen.

Map

• Province and civilization names now have a white text outline.
• Province names also have increased opacity for better visibility.

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Nukes restricted to top 14 Civilizations

Nuclear weapons can only be built by the top ranked Civilizations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/53b0ce62f9ddad1093d2ece19f4f99a268d7a784.png

You can change the limit

By default, only the top 14 civilizations can build nukes. This number can be changed in the options before starting a game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/42784407a3434f70a7fd6e8fca423a77d54d2b50.png

Scenario Editor

Added a new option: "Assign Neutral Provinces Only". When enabled, only neutral provinces can have their civilization changed in the Assign Provinces menu. Provinces already controlled by Civilizations will be ignored, helping prevent accidental reassignment and making scenario editing more precise. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/e20580d06129405a72ec5d16ae1f947c24703158.png Added missing translations Minor bug fixes

New event outcomes

It is now possible to have a white peace outcome. ## The civilization will sign a white peace with all civilizations it is at war with. white_peace=pol ## White peace between two selected civilizations: white_peace2=pol=bohe Example: id=J_areWHITE title=White peace Test desc=White peace with all Civilizations image=49.png show_in_missions=true mission_image=1 only_once=true trigger_and next_and year_over=1442 trigger_and_end option_btn name=Do the White Peace ai=25 white_peace2=pol=bohe option_end option_btn name=Do the White Peace All Civilizations ai=25 white_peace=pol option_end {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/63fce0643f7c0a1242016df601471852e9fd1814.png

Add Civilizations Before Game Start

Add new Civilizations to a scenario before starting a game without using the scenario editor, letting you jump straight into gameplay with your chosen setup. A feature from the upcoming Age of History 2: Definitive Edition. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3381680/Age_of_History_2_Definitive_Edition/

Age of History 3 - Add Civilization Before Game Start

Quickly add new Civilizations to your scenario before starting the game, no editor needed.

Bug Fixes

Fixed issues when releasing a new Civilization as a vassal in-game.

Mac Version Updated

Mac users who want to use Civilization templates must subscribe to this mod due to file limits in the Mac version of the game. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3685025641 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/4f92fd72ffbb616f1ce8ce8946651204f0043d4e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/a3756e604b6aeb587a670b146089dfb3088029b5.png

Bug Fixes Fixed a bug from the last update where unions were always accepted and formable civilizations could always be created. Added a new launch option, game_debug.bat, to the game files. It opens the game along with a console to display useful errors while working on a mod. Beta multiplayer: Fixed an issue where upgrading the capital city would upgrade the military academy instead. Beta multiplayer now uses the latest base game version when launched in single-player mode.

Balance

• Balances technology in the capital city
• Recruitment of all units takes less time

Bug Fixes

• Fixes a bug with religions when using some mods
• Fixes a bug where scenarios can disappear when the game has mods
• Fixes a bug where, when forming a civilization, the civilization doesn’t exist bug
• Fixes a bug where bonuses for built wonders for civilizations and provinces didn’t load
• Fixes a bug where, after a union and then forming a civilization, loading the save causes the name and flag to revert to the union

Bug Fixes Fixed fog of war bug after forming a Union. New A province must be occupied to take it in a peace treaty if "Take provinces from anyone in peace treaties" is activated. Balance Gifts are now more expensive and improve relations less. Decreased maximum research.

Civilization Templates

Civilization Templates allow you to assign all provinces to a civilization with a single click, based on a pre-generated historical time period for that Civilization. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/9fc0ed569170773342f0e72f98fe1f46e740b69f.png

To generate new Civilization Templates, go to:

Editor -> Map Editor -> MAP -> Generate: Templates Everything will be done automatically. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/1a49db35025d7f184f13ee6b20d8df3f378bcb19.png

Mod: Civilization Templates+

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3685025641

Take Provinces from Enemy Allies in a Peace Treaty: On/Off

A new toggle option “Take Provinces from Enemy Allies in a Peace Treaty: On/Off” has been added. You can find this button in:

1. Options menu in the New Game, before starting a game

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2. In game Escape menu

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/64f7b5949904c4f426e995ef94fd05c9f4daff86.png By clicking the button, you can enable or disable the ability to take provinces from enemy allies during peace treaties. This setting is not saved and will reset when the game restarts. If you want this feature enabled permanently, check out the mod below. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356687742

Create Civ, Flags remastered in higher resolution

Remastered flags in the "Create a Civilization" menu, now available in a higher resolution, increased from 68x44 px to 154x100 px. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/0df66ad0a050cdc13652dd0de12dbd46fc053cb5.png This update also includes all previous unreleased beta test updates.

Host Diplomatic Summit

• Civilization can host a summit in their capital and invite several Civilizations to improve relations between all parties.

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Unions

New diplomacy option: Form Union If a union proposal is accepted, the Civilizations will merge into one. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/95dbe965189b8a8548c3f20a2fa8b98b41f36d01.png Here you can see how it works: New values for: game/gameValues/GV_Diplomacy.json DIPLOMACY_UNION_COST: 25, MAX_UNIONS: 1,

Age of Chaos

Age of Chaos is a new way to play Age of History. Every 20 years, you will have to change the Civilization you control and switch to a new one. You will be given four random Civilization to choose from. Pick one and continue your journey, even if it means one day fighting the empire you once ruled. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/0e487707361b03685c540d235d8cd48e3666736d.png

How to enable new mode:

Before starting a new game, click on Settings, and in the menu, you can enable Age of Chaos mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/1f12976bfb90b611229c8587551bbbdc2b07e9af.png You can also change the time period when the Age of Chaos (Change of Civilization) happens.

Send Ultimatums to Your Vassals.

Now you can now send an ultimatum to your vassals. You can demand provinces or full annexation. It is important to have a larger army than your vassal for the ultimatum to be accepted. You can send an ultimatum by opening the civilization's diplomacy view: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/3f6eb2801baaea397363d2c5256e4176b7830451.png Once your army is much bigger, the ultimatum should be accepted. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/1c2d9d259afaf05964c798c0547c8fc5fb6c8e3e.png New GameValues, GV_Diplomacy.json: DIPLOMACY_SEND_ULTIMATUM_COST: 10, DIPLOMACY_SEND_ULTIMATUM_COST_LEGACY: 10, ULTIMATUM_ARMY_MODIFIER: 1.75, ULTIMATUM_RELATION_CHANGE: -25,

Players can now release any Civilization as a Vassal from a full list of all civilizations in the game.

Geater control over vassal management! Players can now release any Civilization as a Vassal from a comprehensive list of all civilizations in the game. This feature allows for more strategic empire management, enabling players to reshape borders, delegate governance, and create new diplomatic opportunities. Whether you want to grant independence to a former rival or establish buffer states, this update provides enhanced flexibility in how you shape the world. -> Open Council -> Vassals {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/574685220bc3f034de591512514dd1b96fcaa814.png -> Select Civilization {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/8d2ff6c3fcdeffbfe3c983eb57bb96f2847b0069.png -> Select provinces on map {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/338d1641d16de5c6886a4865a6f81e4d01bb2fd9.png -> Release a Vassal {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/930edd0d4dbfad9fdeacd608a60a10ffc63d3828.png

The last great summit between two world powers showed how dialogue, even among rivals, can open the door to easing tensions and finding common ground. Now, civilizations can pursue that same path through a new feature:

Host Diplomatic Summit

• Civilization can host a summit in their capital and invite several Civilizations to improve relations between all parties.

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Join the beta test before the update launch.

To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betatests" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game

Union Fixes

• When creating a union with a special alliance like the HRE, the civilization will now be added to the alliance if it wasn't already a member.
• If a union is created with the Emperor or the alliance leader, the player will become the new Emperor.
• Manpower, regiment limit, and income bonuses are now correctly awarded after becoming Emperor.
• Unions are disabled when playing in Age of Chaos mode.
• Minor bug fixes

The Mac version has been updated.

Small Optimization Update, but with noticeable improvements, possibly even significantly reducing RAM usage during long play sessions.

Union Improvements

When a union is formed, the vassals of the second Civilization are now transferred to the union leader. The union leader will now gain cores on all provinces that join the union. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/ee7acd3acfdc79fbbf1c3f698a5de944cd843d0f.png

Join the beta test before the update launch.

To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betatests" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game

Unions

New diplomacy option: Form Union If a union proposal is accepted, the Civilizations will merge into one. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/95dbe965189b8a8548c3f20a2fa8b98b41f36d01.png Here you can see how it works: New values for: game/gameValues/GV_Diplomacy.json DIPLOMACY_UNION_COST: 25, MAX_UNIONS: 1, Have fun!

Join the beta test before the update launch.

To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betatests" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game

Age of Chaos

Age of Chaos is a new way to play Age of History. Every 20 years, you will have to change the Civilization you control and switch to a new one. You will be given four random Civilization to choose from. Pick one and continue your journey, even if it means one day fighting the empire you once ruled. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/0e487707361b03685c540d235d8cd48e3666736d.png

How to enable new mode:

Before starting a new game, click on Settings, and in the menu, you can enable Age of Chaos mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/1f12976bfb90b611229c8587551bbbdc2b07e9af.png You can also change the time period when the Age of Chaos (Change of Civilization) happens. Have fun! Presentation of the new game mode, Age of Chaos, and how it works in Age of History 2: Definitive Edition. In Age of History 3, it works the same as shown in the video.

Update:

Fixed a random bug where time would stop in the game and the game would no longer run while playing in Age of Chaos mode. The default duration of the Age of Chaos has been changed from 10 years to 20 years.

Province Optimization Regions - Hotfix Due to an unknown reason, the Province Optimization Regions were incorrect. This has been fixed in the update. The file: map/Earth3/data/ProvinceOptimizationRegions.txt Province Optimization Regions help reduce the number of calculations required when rendering all of the provinces.

Join the beta test before the update launch.

To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betatests" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game

Send Ultimatums to Your Vassals.

With this beta update, you can now send an ultimatum to your vassals. You can demand provinces or full annexation. It is important to have a larger army than your vassal for the ultimatum to be accepted. You can send an ultimatum by opening the civilization's diplomacy view: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/3f6eb2801baaea397363d2c5256e4176b7830451.png Once your army is much bigger, the ultimatum should be accepted. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/1c2d9d259afaf05964c798c0547c8fc5fb6c8e3e.png New GameValues, GV_Diplomacy.json: DIPLOMACY_SEND_ULTIMATUM_COST: 10, DIPLOMACY_SEND_ULTIMATUM_COST_LEGACY: 10, ULTIMATUM_ARMY_MODIFIER: 1.75, ULTIMATUM_RELATION_CHANGE: -25,

Join the beta test before the update launch.

To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betatests" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game

Players can now release any Civilization as a Vassal from a full list of all civilizations in the game.

A new beta update introduces greater control over vassal management! Players can now release any Civilization as a Vassal from a comprehensive list of all civilizations in the game. This feature allows for more strategic empire management, enabling players to reshape borders, delegate governance, and create new diplomatic opportunities. Whether you want to grant independence to a former rival or establish buffer states, this update provides enhanced flexibility in how you shape the world. -> Open Council -> Vassals {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/574685220bc3f034de591512514dd1b96fcaa814.png -> Select Civilization {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/8d2ff6c3fcdeffbfe3c983eb57bb96f2847b0069.png -> Select provinces on map {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/338d1641d16de5c6886a4865a6f81e4d01bb2fd9.png -> Release a Vassal {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/930edd0d4dbfad9fdeacd608a60a10ffc63d3828.png

Added an option to sell provinces by selecting them on the map. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/93103b7bcaaf10a8794a54420b480d4a2fdf5cfe.png In the sidebar build menu:

• If a building is constructed or under construction in every province, the building button will turn green.
• Use the right mouse button to construct the selected building in all provinces.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/ac6c7580c8970add36ee854a226f8cc0fa175b15.png The Monaco province now has access to the sea. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/f9439d66cfb74241f7aee48f683520d9b0c0b607.png Fixed maximum diplomacy points calculation. Buildings maintenance cost, fixed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/a830438f14f13e0dd94b11fdd80dfff5ddefdb94.png Move units AI, pathfinding optimization. AI will focus more on research buildings. AI will upgrade military academies more frequently on higher difficulty levels than on normal. AI will prioritize upgrading military academies for generals more often on higher difficulty levels than on normal. AI will upgrade the capital city more frequently on higher difficulty levels than on normal. Increased cost of researching technologies. Increased cost of recruiting armies. Increased cost of maintaining an army. Increased cost of building construction. New event outcomes: relations_change=fra=spa=17.5 # Relations between the Civ with tag 'fra' (France) and the Civ with tag 'spa' (Spain) will change by +17.5 relations_set=fra=spa=-25.65 # Relations between the Civ with tag 'fra' (France) and the Civ with tag 'spa' (Spain) will be set to -25.65 New Language: Estonian Small bug fixes.

Join the beta test for P2P Multiplayer. To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betamulti" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game using: MULTIPLAYER - PLAY P2P After starting a new game from the lobby, wait a few seconds for synchronization with all players to complete. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/417fbf386b4202c5274c147a2f4415dfa6af1ea7.png

Important

Sidebar menu - Kick player There might be a bug where, if a random player joins in the middle of a game, the game suddenly pauses. In this case, the host will need to kick the player. The best way to prevent this from happening is to set a password for the lobby. P2P multiplayer beta testing is currently only available on Windows. Mac support may be added later. The multiplayer functionality is built using the Steam API, and this is my first time working with multiplayer. Multiplayer was never a promised feature for the game. it's purely an experimental addition, and it might work or not—we’ll see after testing.

Dedicated forum for the Multiplayer beta:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2772750/discussions/12/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3250400/Age_of_History_3_Multiplayer/

Join the beta test before the update launch.

To try the BETA, please follow these steps: Open Steam Right-click on Age of History 3 in your library Select Properties Go to the BETAS tab From the "Beta participation" drop-down list, choose "betatests" Wait for the game files to update. If nothing happens, restart the Steam client Launch the game

Update - Beta tests

Quality of Life improvements

Added an option to sell provinces by selecting them on the map. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/93103b7bcaaf10a8794a54420b480d4a2fdf5cfe.png In the sidebar build menu:

• If a building is constructed or under construction in every province, the building button will turn green.
• Use the right mouse button to construct the selected building in all provinces.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/ac6c7580c8970add36ee854a226f8cc0fa175b15.png The Monaco province now has access to the sea. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/f9439d66cfb74241f7aee48f683520d9b0c0b607.png Fixed maximum diplomacy points calculation. Buildings maintenance cost, fixed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/a830438f14f13e0dd94b11fdd80dfff5ddefdb94.png Move units AI, pathfinding optimization. AI will focus more on research buildings. AI will upgrade military academies more frequently on higher difficulty levels than on normal. AI will prioritize upgrading military academies for generals more often on higher difficulty levels than on normal. AI will upgrade the capital city more frequently on higher difficulty levels than on normal. Increased cost of researching technologies. Increased cost of recruiting armies. Increased cost of maintaining an army. Increased cost of building construction. New event outcomes: relations_change=fra=spa=17.5 # Relations between the Civ with tag 'fra' (France) and the Civ with tag 'spa' (Spain) will change by +17.5 relations_set=fra=spa=-25.65 # Relations between the Civ with tag 'fra' (France) and the Civ with tag 'spa' (Spain) will be set to -25.65 New Language: Estonian Small bug fixes.

Preview of the mods which add new map backgrounds for the main map!

1. Antique Map Zoom Overlay

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3377692283 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/b70d620ae2ba2de0be12f38379971c5a85762bd2.jpg

2. Clean + Coastline

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3367614965 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/150120668e58c7f3404d0cf95ecac56600da8373.jpg

3. Special Map Background When Zoomed Out

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3350400564 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/b40604e6786145570781a98ebeb82600446c950a.jpg

4. New background for the map

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3359711499 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/75504c37855a343da4234b46c9d032e49e4e50ac.jpg

5. New style map

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3362788168 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/05ffeb293e2df02cfd33be736bf5f2896510c8a8.jpg

6. New style map 2

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3362543399 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/b82e2b8f7a500b484821aa0f1f58378046c90bd1.jpg

7. East vs West style map

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3367514086 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/3c33705a831ce3410272a11ce259296332e237a5.jpg

8. Kerem Yılmaz, New Background

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3376535934 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/9d39621b9cdaf948746e97ec3e49599d2db0f033.jpg

9. Soft Relief Map Replacement

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3389188113 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/97447aedde6ca381d351f6b691877fb4172b510d.jpg

Improved translations in several languages. Fixed an error in one language where the province names were missing the letter 'i'"

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/b8a8d99b7417fe5b93321511f1e9e39f34119a5c.png Experience the thrill of grand strategy in a more manageable scale with Smaller Map. This Free DLC offers a streamlined experience with fewer provinces, but all the strategic depth and complexity of the original game. Explore a smaller map, conquer new territories, and forge alliances in a more focused and intimate setting.

Total Provinces: 5,532

In comparison, the official Earth map for Age of History 3, features a total of 13,892 provinces. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/3e58599c1c7c948ba88f94f730532bd2eb37f9da.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3238550/Age_of_History_3_Smaller_Map/

Civilizations created in the Editor -> Create a Civilization were not loading properly, this has now been fixed. Translation fixes.

AI vassals won't form alliances or sign defensive pacts. Colonizing of the sea is no longer possible.

Military Academy nerfed: reduced attack and defense per level. AI now prioritizes more upgrading Military Academies and Capital Building. Arms Factory - Sea access is no longer required, Fix. Tannu Tuva WW2 - Border fix. Translation fixes.

Norrvägen is a mod dedicated to Scandinavia’s rich historical landscape.

Dive into the Viking Age and explore Scandinavian history as a ruler of any state across various time periods. The mod introduces a new, meticulously crafted map of Northern Europe with 2,263 provinces, 1,700 cities, and accurate historical and administrative boundaries based on historical sources. Key Features

• Detailed Map: Covers Scandinavia, Britain, Northern Russia, Germany, and parts of the Baltic States for historical accuracy.
• 11 Historical Scenarios: Includes key events like the Great Northern War (1700), the Kalmar Union (1397), and the beginning of the Viking Age.
• Expansive Civilization Roster: Over 500 new civilizations added.

Embark on an epic journey through Scandinavian history with Norrvägen! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356950356 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/367023db245c3065eb26c337a11a6d27c0617ddd.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/dee7c309ee3de084f39151912382243315c6aacf.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44831059/3371af131a284f71805f48eed3472385d72ba92f.png

Mods: Take Provinces from Allies in a Peace Treaty - Fix Subscribe to this mod to enable this option: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3356687742 Now it is possible to enable in the game/gameValues/GV_Peace.json PEACE_TAKE_PROVINCES_FROM_ALLIES: true, By default it is disabled.