Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – The African Royals is an impressive expansion that transports players to the fascinating African continent. The expansion introduces a whole new take on classic real-time strategy, offering fresh mechanics, two powerful civilizations, unique buildings, units, and three thrilling historical battles. It is a journey into the heart of Africa, where power, spirit and the richness of cultures combine into one, extremely colorful story. In "The African Royals", players will experience two unique empires: Ethiopia and the Haus, each bringing their own fighting style, economy and architecture to the game. The expansion also features a new civilization development mechanic created specifically for African nations. Instead of traditionally advancing to subsequent eras, players can form alliances with various African countries, gaining access to their technologies, units, and unique bonuses. This opens up completely new possibilities for strategists to plan and customize their gameplay style. New buildings are also a key element of the expansion, which affect both economy and tactics. The palace allows you to recruit mercenaries, artillery, and even imported special forces such as camels armed with Gatling rifles. The granary provides a steady source of food, attracting game near settlements, and the livestock market enables the trade in sanga and zebu cattle, increasing income and economic development. For more experienced players, there is the possibility of organizing a royal banquet, which significantly strengthens allies and the morale of the army, adding elements of strategic planning based on cooperation to the gameplay. New Civilizations Ethiopia is a powerful kingdom, called the "roof of Africa", whose culture and architecture draw on Christian and Oriental traditions. Players can erect monumental palaces and monasteries, as well as lead warriors armed with schotels – curved swords perfect for breaking through enemy formations. On the battlefield, there will also be mortars, which can wreak havoc among enemy units and buildings, and elite Oromo, effective in defending against cavalry. Elite neftegns provide lethal ranged support, and by working together with allies, the player can create any combination of forces, combining Ethiopia's traditional power with the influences of other cultures. Hausa, on the other hand, is a civilization of trade, education, and spiritual heritage. Their cities are teeming with rich cattle markets, griots celebrating victories, and universities that support technological development. In battle, the Hausa use defensive units such as the Maigadi and imported artillery, making them tough opponents in the fight for control of territory. In the initial phase of the game, they are able to dominate thanks to mobile units: Fulani archers, fast looters, and powerful knights in lifidi, who destroy the enemy's rear in a flash. Not only do the two civilizations differ in their style of play, but they also delight in their atmosphere – their music, architecture and language have been carefully recreated to reflect the spirit of African cultures. Three New Historical Battles The African Royals expansion adds three dramatic scenarios based on the authentic events that have shaped the continent's history. The Battle of the Three Kings is an epic confrontation between Portugal and Morocco. Young King Sebastian, overwhelmed by ambition and jealousy, sets out on a "crusade" to gain glory. He is faced by Moroccan troops, who are defending their homeland from a foreign invader