Age of Empires III Original Edition Removed from Digital Stores

Microsoft will cease online multiplayer services for the original game by the end of October 2024, but offline play remains available.

The original Age of Empires III, released in 2005, has been delisted from digital platforms like Steam and Windows Store.
Online multiplayer services for the game will end on October 30, 2024, due to outdated technology support.
Players who own the game can still access offline campaign and skirmish modes after the multiplayer shutdown.
The 2020 remaster, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, remains available with enhanced graphics and features.
Age of Empires Mobile is set to launch on October 17, 2024, offering a new platform for strategic battles.