This mod aims at improving every aspect of the incredible game that is Age of Empires 3 and its expansions. From new mechanics to new civilizations, cards, technologies, units, buildings, maps, soundtracks and game modes, the Improvement Mod focuses on replayability and gameplay smoothness and has been in the works since 2009, making it the perfect choice for players who want to get the most out of the game and then some, without changing it completely.
Around 40 new maps from the ESOC map pool and from Gandalf's collection have been added as official maps, plus 9 Regicide versions.
Several other original maps have also been drastically changed and rebalanced, such as California, Pampas, New England and others.
Unlike their ESOC counterparts, the new maps have fixed layouts and terrain, and they feature new fauna, flora, treasures and natives.
The mod also features ported HD terrain textures from AoE3DE for all maps.