: Often features deep discounts; it has been seen for as low as $4.99 during sales. Humble Store : Sells the Steam version legally and securely.

is not officially available as a free download for new players. It is a paid title, though players who already owned the original Empire: Total War were given the Definitive Edition upgrade for free when it was released in 2018.

The standard price for the Definitive Edition is , but it is frequently on sale for significantly less.