The heart of Africa awaits conquerors! You can buy The African Royals key — an exotic expansion for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Unlock the rich culture and military might of the continent with two new civilizations: Ethiopians and Hausa. Forget standard tactics: here, the new "Influence" resource rules supreme, and advancing ages involves forging Alliances with Berbers, Portuguese, or Sudanese. This is a Global key playable worldwide.
⚠️ WARNING: This is Downloadable Content (DLC). The base game Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is required on Steam to play.
What is included in The African Royals DLC?
- 2 New Civilizations:
- Ethiopians: The "Roof of Africa". They utilize Palaces and Mountain Monasteries. Unique Units: Shotel Warriors (fast infantry) and Sebastopol Mortar.
- Hausa: A wealthy trade empire. Focused on cavalry, universities, and livestock. Unique Units: Griot (buffs troops) and Fulani Archers.
- New Mechanic "Influence": A special resource gained from trade, livestock possession, or specific buildings. Used to hire mercenaries, native warriors, and unlock powerful upgrades.
- 3 Historical Battles:
- Battle of the Three Kings: Sebastian I of Portugal invades Morocco.
- Fall of the Hausa: Defending city-states against the Fulani Jihad.
- Era of the Princes: The struggle for the Ethiopian throne and unification.
Comparison: Africa vs Europe
| Feature | Europeans | Africans (Ethiopians/Hausa) |
| Aging Up | Select Politician | Form an Alliance (unlocks ally's unique techs and units). |
| Economy | Factories & Plantations | Livestock Markets (trade cattle for resources/influence) & Palaces. |
| Mercenaries | Cost Gold | Cost Influence (available in large numbers). |
Instruction: How to activate DLC on Steam
- Open the Steam client.
- Click "Games" in the top menu -> "Activate a Product on Steam".
- Enter the key you received.
- The DLC will download automatically.
FAQ
1. Do I need the original game?
Yes. Without the base version of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, this key cannot be redeemed.
2. Is there a full campaign?
This DLC does not feature a traditional multi-mission story campaign. Instead, it offers 3 separate, large-scale "Historical Battles" scenarios.
3. What is the "Livestock Market"?
It's a unique African building. You can fatten cattle there and sell them for Wood or Coin, or trade them for Influence. This makes the economy extremely flexible.
4. Are the new civs hard to play?
They have a learning curve due to the "Influence" resource. You need to manage its income constantly to hire artillery and elite mercenaries, as regular gold is used elsewhere.
5. Is it region locked?
No. This is a Global key, it activates without regional restrictions.
6. Can I use Hausa in multiplayer?
Yes, both Ethiopians and Hausa are fully balanced and available for ranked multiplayer matches.