The second expansion pack for Age of Empires III dated

Jun 18, 2008 10:06 GMT  ·  By

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties has been confirmed for a release on Mac. The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion pack for Ensemble Studios' Age of Empires III. New playable Civilizations, new units, campaigns and game modes are coming the way of Mac owners in July.

According to MacSoft, The Asian Dynasties adds three new civilizations, 15 monumental Asian Wonders, the new Export resource, three original campaigns that feature new characters, new random maps, Eastern native tribes, and new Home City content.

So, here's what you're getting in July:

Playable Asian Civilizations: Command one of three fierce Asian civilizations: the Indians, the Chinese or the Japanese. Each features its own unique armies led by special units like Monks, Daimyo, Mansabdars and more.

Exciting New Single Player Campaigns: Play through three new campaigns with original heroes and villains and relive both Asia's most pivotal historical events and all-new original stories.

New Ways to Play Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties adds a new layer of depth to the classic Age of Empires III gameplay with the addition of the new Expert resource and Wonders of the World! Challenge your opponents with new game modes like King of the Hill, Regicide, and Treaty No-Blockade.

An Immersive World: Featuring eleven new Random Maps and three new Home Cities, The Asian Dynasties immerses player in the exotic world of the Far East.

"Age of Empires III is one of the best-selling games in MacSoft's 15-year history," said Peter Tamte, President of MacSoft parent company Destineer. "The Asian Dynasties expansion delivers new civilizations, a new single-player campaign, as well as new game types, units and more." he added.

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties requirements call for a Mac with a G4/G5 or Intel processor running at 1.2GHz or faster, Mac OS X v10.3.9 or higher, 512MB of memory, 64 MB Video Card or Intel Integrated Graphics, CD-ROM and broadband internet access. Your processor is in for some serious work, should more players join in the adventure.

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is slated for a July release. It will cost $29.99.