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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

If campaign Home City cards or levels look different after Update 19.18309, first check the update's stated migration rules: campaign Home City level now persists across each Act (and across specific civilizations in Asian Dynasties campaigns), selected campaign cards and custom decks were reset, and the highest achieved level carries over. The patch also removed hidden Home City level requirements for campaign cards. This is a campaign progression change, not a multiplayer deck unlock guide or proof that a missing account entitlement was restored.

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If campaign Home City cards or levels look different after Update 19.18309, first check the update's stated migration rules: campaign Home City level now persists across each Act (and across specific civilizations in Asian Dynasties campaigns), selected campaign cards and custom decks were reset, and the highest achieved level carries over. The patch also removed hidden Home City level requirements for campaign cards. This is a campaign progression change, not a multiplayer deck unlock guide or proof that a missing account entitlement was restored.

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AoE III: DE: Why Campaign Home City Cards or Levels Changed After the Update

Check the post-19.18309 campaign rules before grinding an earlier mission or rebuilding a custom deck that the update intentionally reset.

Read the relevant guideAoE III: DE Tycoon Mode: Plan Economy Challenges and the Victory Hold

Track the mode's score milestones and victory requirements separately; don't confuse resource production or a brief lead with a completed Economic Victory.

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AoE III: DE: Why Campaign Home City Cards or Levels Changed After the Update

Check the post-19.18309 campaign rules before grinding an earlier mission or rebuilding a custom deck that the update intentionally reset.

Updated November 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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AoE III: DE Tycoon Mode: Plan Economy Challenges and the Victory Hold

Track the mode's score milestones and victory requirements separately; don't confuse resource production or a brief lead with a completed Economic Victory.

Updated November 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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