Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Announced

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the development of Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, a second expansion pack for Ensemble Studios' 2005 hit strategy game. Developed by Big Huge Games (Rise of Nations), Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties will add playable Asian civilizations, new gameplay elements including additional ways of winning and trading, random map styles, as well as 15 Asian "Wonders." "We're honored to have the opportunity to develop 'Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties' with Ensemble Studios and confident that the innovation of both teams will deliver an exciting experience for fans of this franchise," said Brian Reynolds, CEO and creative director of Big Huge Games. "We feel that the in-depth experience of Big Huge Games in the real-time strategy genre, combined with the solid reputation of the 'Age of Empires' franchise, will result in something fresh and unique for gamers." Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties will ship this fall.