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Age of Empires 3 DLC The Baltic Powers Is Back and Set for September Release

Community demand prompted the developer to revive the cancelled expansion, running a Steam open beta before the September 10 launch.

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A knight in ornate armor rides a horse in a dramatic battlefield scene from "Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition," with soldiers lined up behind him and a sunset in the background.
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A look at the new Havana Heat challenge scenario.

Overview

  • World's Edge re-announced The Baltic Powers on Friday, July 24, 2026, confirming a full release date of September 10, 2026 and details of the package.
  • An open beta is available on Steam now through early August so players can test the expansion before launch and give feedback to the developers.
  • The DLC adds two full civilizations—the Danes and the Poles—new challenge scenarios, Regicide and Independence game modes, more than 20–25 maps, and over 50 hero customizations.
  • Steam will retire Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition’s free trial on August 13, 2026, meaning new players who want to keep playing after the trial ends will need to buy the full game.
  • The revival reverses a January 2025 cancellation that developers attributed to a premature announcement and reflects strong community interest and a shift in developer priorities during broader Microsoft organizational changes.