Installing the patch will also make the maps available on the official patch as 'custom maps' for unrated play. Q: Are the ESOC maps included in this patch?Ī: Yes, all the ESOC maps are included in the patch installation and available for rated play in multiplayer. You can still access the original game version in whatever way you were used to − in fact, you can even use the ESOC Patch Launcher to launch the regular game version (using button 'Official Patch'). Q: Does EP work for vanilla AoE3 without expansions?Ī: No, the patch is based upon the legacy game's latest official version with the expansions included, and requires The Asian Dynasties to be installed on your computer.Ī: Yes! After installing, you'll simply have a new desktop icon to access the ESOC Patch Launcher (pictured above). However, most of its changes have already been incorporated into the Definitive Edition officially, so there is no real need to use EP on the Definitive Edition in the first place. Q: Does EP work for the Definitive Edition remaster of AoE3?Ī: No, ESOC Patch is designed for the legacy version of AoE3. As summarized above, EP is a balance and content patch designed to improve the gameplay experience without making major gameplay changes. Q: What’s this “EP” thing everyone is talking about?Ī: 'EP' is a common abbreviation used when referring to the ESO-Community Patch (also shortened to ESOC Patch).
