Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition initially revealed the new Tycoon gameplay mode alongside the latest expansion Knights of the Mediterranean that added a wealth of content to the game.
The developers describe Tycoon Mode as a new, casual friendly way to play that puts the focus on economic superiority over the military battles. Free from the pressure of head-to-head play, this new mode allows players to explore and strengthen economic strategies that they can then leverage in the other game modes throughout Age of Empires III: Definitive Editon.
If you want to learn more, check out the special trailer shared by the developers. Tycoon Mode is available to everyone with the Knights of the Mediterranean expansion for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition.
“Test your skills and strategy in the new Tycoon Mode! Create new strategies and build decks to triumph over your opponents and become the true economic tycoon. Instead of military conquest, focus on economic expansion, resource management, and advancing to the new age to claim challenge rewards—they’re only available for a limited time, but they’ll give you a serious edge against the competition”