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Red Bull Wololo Is Back in 2024!Apr 29, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsThe Red Bull Wololo tournament is back in 2024 with Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado – when new legends will soon be forged through the fires of competition. Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will take place at Castillo de Almodóvar del Río in Spain – summoning the fiercest Age of Empires champions to challenge the reigning kings of the castle for their crown. All are welcome to test their mettle – from seasoned veterans to those who wish to try their luck in a tournament for the very first time. Plus, with over twenty-five years of legendary battles in the Age of Empires franchise, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will comprise of four titles in which competitors will be able to prove themselves worthy: Age of Empires – Played using Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Return of Rome Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Age of Empires IV Age of Mythology: Retold This year, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will also tread the land of gods, legends and mythical beings in the first-ever competition in Age of Mythology: Retold. The qualification trials will soon commence, allowing fearless contenders the chance to enter through the mighty castle gates at Castillo de Almodóvar del Río. Those who succeed will join us for the main event starting on October 3rd! Days of fierce battles will end with four champions proudly taking their new thrones on October 6th. You’ll be guided through the spectacle by the most beloved faces in the community, and you can catch the main event live on the Red Bull Gaming YouTube and Twitch channels. Whether you plan to witness the showdown from home or from the castle grounds, there will be plenty of action and activities for fans to enjoy. Read the full announcement from Red Bull here. Looking Back at Red Bull Wololo History trembles with the weight of legendary battles won and lost since the very first Red Bull Wololo tournament in 2020. Let us take a glance back through the ages and see how it all began. Spoilers below from the past Red Bull Wololo Tournaments! The First One From the first spark of Red Bull Wololo, it was evident that we were witnessing something unique. The tournament was one of the first of its kind to utilise the newly added “Empire Wars” game mode, which allowed for more fast-paced and thrilling games, captivating audiences worldwide. With a prize pool of over $22,000.00, the competition was fierce. After an exhilarating grand final between TheViper and Mr_Yo, the first-ever Red Bull Wololo champion Mr_Yo was crowned. Red Bull Wololo II It wasn’t long before the flames were reignited and Red Bull Wololo II was announced, but this time, the stakes were higher than ever with $30,000.00 on the line. The tournament proved that anything was possible – expectations and player seeding meant nothing in the level of competition we were witnessing. The games were sharper, the show was greater, and the competition was blazing with two new finalists. Liereyy and Hera both met in the grand final after fighting through the many c...Spring Sale is on Steam Now!Mar 15, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210610/9314a7a3e2b533cad1d2374418241d53da048379.jpg Spring is in the air and with it some great deals on all your favorite Age of Empires titles! Enjoy savings on all the Definitive Edition games, plus maybe pick up a copy of a DLC or two! Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Spring Sale now through March 21st at 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/081e89181a354d5a7e4e3445b85e0aed90a9d9cd.pngDon't Miss Out: New Year, New Age Sale Still Going On!Feb 28, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/305607384a313414a12bff01597f6abd0f2c74fc.jpg Only a few more hours left for the New Year, New Age Sale on Steam - there's no better time to complete your collection. From now until February 29th at 10am PT, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is up to 50% off. Go on, treat yourself. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/081e89181a354d5a7e4e3445b85e0aed90a9d9cd.pngNew Year, New Age Sale Happening Now!Feb 23, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/305607384a313414a12bff01597f6abd0f2c74fc.jpg With such a fantastic roster of titles, there’s never been a better time to complete your Age of Empires collection! We’re celebrating our 50 million players with a New Year, New Age Sale on Steam. From today until February 29th, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is up to 50% off. Go on, treat yourself. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/081e89181a354d5a7e4e3445b85e0aed90a9d9cd.pngNew Year, New Age Show – the RundownFeb 23, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/5db528d48be80a0b766b4ac2be96d2f12325a90d.jpg We on the Age of Empires team want to say a huge thank you to our 50 million players around the world. 2023 was a huge year for our games and our community. We wanted to share a look at what there is to look forward to in 2024, and we’ve just wrapped our New Year, New Age show which did just that. If you watched, thank you for joining us! If you weren’t able to join us live, or you just want a reminder of all the things we covered, here’s a rundown of what’s coming this year. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition new DLC – Victors and Vanquished – coming March 14th Age of Mythology: Retold coming to Xbox and PC in 2024 Age of Empires Mobile first look New Year, New Age Sale with games and DLC up to 50% off Age of Empires IV update and Season 7 coming early Spring New Year, New Age login reward for Age of Empires IV available now Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition free to play now! New DLC coming end of 2024 Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado coming later this year New DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Victors and Vanquished coming March 14th: Pre-Order Now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/6d19fed5f4ec0e08e3add9da58270ee59e884d6d.jpg Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition had a landmark year in 2023 with the addition of the Return of Rome and The Mountain Royals expansions. More than four years after launch, the game continues to grow. Telling more stories from the world’s rich history as well as bringing more civilizations to play. The next chapter for Age of Empires II: DE will be the single player focused DLC Victors and Vanquished, coming March 14th. Introduced in today’s show by its Creator, Ramsey Abdulrahim, this DLC will be like no other we’ve made before for AoE II: DE. Victors and Vanquished features 19 epic scenarios. Your strategy and choices will decide your fate: will you emerge as the ultimate victor, or fall as the vanquished? You’ll play as Ragnar Lothbrok, Oda Nobunaga, Charlemagne and more. Each scenario features professional voice acting, new music, achievement and the quality you’d expect from an official Age of Empires scenario. Pre-Order Now! Victors and Vanquished will be launching soon, and you can pre-order today and receive a 15% discount! Victors and Vanquished comes to Steam on March 14th 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805510/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Victors_and_Vanquished/?beta=1 https://youtu.be/2E721-vptOo Age of Mythology: Retold Coming to Xbox and PC in 2024 – Wishlist Now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/7213894171ecbe692cda8392aa8f18e08ccabc14.png Age of Mythology: Retold is another title that got its debut at our 25th anniversary. Since then, we’ve continued to develop this exciting reimagining of fan favorite Age of Mythology. Today Art Director Melinda Rose gave players worldwide their first look at Retold via three in-game units, brought to life through amazing AR technology. Showcasing Medusa, Pegasus and Cerber...New Year, New Age Livestream Coming February 23rdJan 31, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210610/6d8428c32661f365537c177c520b8085bb02cf56.jpg It’s a new year and a time to reset, reflect and think about what the next few months has in store. Here on the Age of Empires team, we’ve got a LOT lined up for 2024. Instead of trying to summarize it in a lengthy blog post, we decided to make a show of it! We’re excited to announce the “New Year, New Age” livestream on February 23rd at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET / 18:00 UTC). With so much to come in 2024, we want to show our players around the world what to expect from the Age of Empires franchise this year. We’ll be revealing more information on some of our most anticipated titles for 2024 – so expect to see a sneak peek of Age of Mythology: Retold and a first look at Age of Empires Mobile. If you’re eager to know what’s next for our games already in your library, don’t worry, we’ll have updates for those titles too. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: We’ll reveal a brand-new campaign-focused expansion and an extended look at exclusive gameplay. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition: After giving our players a new way to play for free in 2023, we are excited to reveal a new DLC with new civilizations. Age of Empires IV: Coming off our best-selling expansion ever with The Sultans Ascend, we will share updates on an upcoming brand-new season and a new in-game reward. Age of Empires Mobile: TiMi Studio Group, the award-winning developer, will share a first-time look at gameplay and give us a behind the scenes look into their studio. The team will share their passion for Age of Empires and their vision to bring the franchise to new and existing fans alike. Age of Mythology: Retold: The team will take us behind the curtain in the studio to show how they are developing this beloved game for a new, modern experience. Fans can expect a unique unveiling of a few mythological creatures that you won’t want to miss. Lastly, making a return appearance after hosting our 25th anniversary show, Welyn, will be streaming the event on his Twitch channel. He’ll give his expert impressions and reactions to all the news, reveals, teases and gameplay. Mark your calendars for February 23rd at 10:00 am PT to watch on the channels listed below: Welyn’s Twitch Age of Empires Twitch Age of Empires YouTube Age of Empires Steam Page Age of Empires.com We’re so grateful to get to spend another year bringing established and new players all over the world more Age of Empires content. We hope you’ll join us at New Year, New Age as we take a look at what’s to come. Stay tuned to Age of Empires channels for more details about the show over the next coming weeks. See you there! For more Age of Empires information, visit www.ageofempires.com Celebrate the Holidays with the Steam Winter Sale!Dec 21, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/dc345c26a0a46de88f10e8014b3b0422c36e7a5d.jpg It's lovely weather to browse the Steam Winter Sale together with you! 🎵 Snag up to 75% savings on the Age of Empires franchise. Don’t wait – sale ends January 4th at 10 AM PT (18:00 UTC). ☃️ Steam Winter Sale ☃️ Age of Empires IV https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Lords_of_the_West/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557210/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dawn_of_the_Dukes/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869820/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dynasties_of_India/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2555420/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__The_Mountain_Royals/ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/2477660/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition_Base_Game/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581450/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__United_States_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581451/Age_of_Empires_III_DE__The_African_Royals/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817370/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Mexico_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817361/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Knights_of_the_Mediterranean/ Age of Empires: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition/ Age of Mythology https://store.steampowered.com/app/266840/Age_of_Mythology_Extended_Edition/Age of Empires: Definitive Edition - Update 100.2.31845.0Dec 12, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210610/1e2c052f080e42dfa57e5c2683c60703578b7bff.jpg Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is receiving a pre-emptive update to ensure online features continue to function as intended and remain compatible with current and future server updates.  We are switching our API's domain to aoe-api.worldsedgelink.com. This domain change was already made for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires IV, and is now coming to Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.  We're also removing the requirement to perform a (platform) login to access the /community/ APIs.  FAQ What does this mean for me? If you're using any of the current APIs, you'll have to switch the domain for your services to aoe-api.worldsedgelink.com. The endpoints and arguments can remain the same. We'll update you if those change. If you're currently using a login to access the /community/ APIs, you will no longer need to. This does mean that rate limiting will be done on a per-IP basis, rather than a per-user basis. By when do we have to make this change? The current domain will stay functional until at least January 31st. As mentioned above, you will no longer have to log in to access community APIs. What about the ageofempires.com APIs? Those are managed by World's Edge and will be maintained as they are. Steam Autumn Sale Is Here!Nov 21, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/38f90e880b51d5f094842c7f320be50a41e0772a.jpg Get an early start on your holiday shopping with the Steam Autumn Sale! Starting TODAY, save up to 75% on the Age of Empires franchise! Don’t wait – discounts end November 28th at 10 AM PT (18:00 UTC). Steam Autumn Sale Age of Empires IV https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Lords_of_the_West/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557210/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dawn_of_the_Dukes/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869820/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dynasties_of_India/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/2477660/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition_Base_Game/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581450/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__United_States_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581451/Age_of_Empires_III_DE__The_African_Royals/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817370/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Mexico_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817361/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Knights_of_the_Mediterranean/ Age of Empires: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition/ Age of Mythology https://store.steampowered.com/app/266840/Age_of_Mythology_Extended_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/355960/Age_of_Mythology_EX_Tale_of_the_Dragon/Take the Age of Empires Survey Now!Aug 31, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/fc3363450b91f77f1a04660ac136666ebd505cc6.jpg Age community, your opinions matter and we want to hear from you! Take our brand-new survey for the entire Age franchise and share your thoughts on your favorite Age titles, gaming preferences, and more. Don't miss the chance to share your thoughts—the survey ends in two weeks! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/5b02265fae95abdb92216500ad3a4b2f30976b7a.pngSteam Strategy Fest Happening Now!Aug 28, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/f1c22fad1a9b7b54a646a2830cf3378491305b22.jpg Celebrate out-thinking your opponents or planning ahead to achieve victory with the Steam Strategy Fest Sale! Starting TODAY, complete your Age of Empires collection with up to 75% off on all your favorites. Grab a friend or two and come jump into all the fun! Don’t wait – discounts end September 4th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Steam Strategy Fest Sale Age of Empires IV https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/ Plus, don't forget to add The Sultans Ascend to your wishlist! More details coming soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959430/The_Sultans_Ascend/ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Lords_of_the_West/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557210/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dawn_of_the_Dukes/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869820/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dynasties_of_India/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/2477660/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition_Base_Game/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581450/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__United_States_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581451/Age_of_Empires_III_DE__The_African_Royals/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817370/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Mexico_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817361/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Knights_of_the_Mediterranean/ Age of Empires: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition/ Age of Mythology https://store.steampowered.com/app/266840/Age_of_Mythology_Extended_Edition/Play Act 1: Blood with the Free Trial of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition!Aug 7, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/f694a3924e886a5fac81003ee6f9b7439bda0850.png Follow Morgan Black; Knight of St. John on his quest to the New World. Do battle with the hardy Ottoman Empire, ferocious pirates, and a dangerous secret society. https://store.steampowered.com/app/933110/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition/New Free Trial Comes to AoE III: DE on Steam!Aug 2, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/4beb0c9fa0c4aebbbc3527b4a0453852bfe6eee4.jpg Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is launching a new way to play! For the first time, new players can now join the ranks of this historical and stunning RTS experience with a rotating roster of the game’s 16 civilizations which can be played in both single player and multiplayer games FREE of purchase on Steam. Now is the time to try Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! Play for the first time or current AoE III: DE players can invite their friends for epic battles in striking 4K Ultra HD graphics. Starting today, AoE III: DE will be offering new players the opportunity to play a free trial that gives access to the following: 3 civs on a rotating schedule for skirmish & multiplayer matches 8 hostable maps Act 1 of the Blood, Ice, and Steel campaign Art of War challenges And more! Plus, all players will be able to join in on monthly global events to unlock new Hero Cosmetics! How to Access {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/b291508fda672265c9b11a0d520d94524b49d105.png Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is now available to download for free on Steam! New players can jump into a trial version simply by downloading the game on Steam, and open to access straight from the menu! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/923931c01c9d8780487af2c130b9d8407bd347b4.png Already own Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition? Then fear not, as this will not impact current players. All you have to do is invite your friends! Or, are you ready to access Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition base game with all the civilizations and extras? Get the base game instead! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/fdad2f8c05137c5333728e12b7bea108667255c9.png What is Included? Pool of 3 Playable Civilizations on a Rotating Schedule Players can pick from 3 civilizations on a rotating schedule. Every week, the first civilization adding to the starting pool rotates out and a new one in. First up in the roster of playable civilizations are the French, Haudenosaunee, and Russians. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/ebe651aba2a22941b4621db20a67e04d485fb500.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/4e1fea7c9be0583710cf382e6cc351c3979c2fe8.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/4d663597a3f8a4ee1ebedb27caee8b9b9631cbe1.png First civilization rotation is on August 18th. The First Act of the Blood, Ice, and Steel Campaign {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38625628/e9290b9637f37952125214185dede6ec71154780.png Take advantage of the first campaign and jump into an epic journey! Follow Morgan Black; Knight of St. John on his quest to the New World. Do battle with the hardy Ottoman Empire, ferocious pirates and a dangerous secret society. Befriend unlikely allies and earn their aid to complete your quest of defeating the Circle of Ossus; and their plans to obtain eternal life. Play the Algiers Historical Battle Historical battles are story-driven historical narratives in which you’ll be given specific set objectives to complete. Each Historical battle has fully voiced in-game dia...Less than 48 Hours Left in the Steam Summer Sale!Jul 11, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1f28800d01a49bb7218df40370924c58191a4d8f.png The heat is here and so is the Steam Summer Sale! Complete your Age of Empires collection with up to 75% off on all your favorites. Don't wait too long - the Summer of Age draws to a close July 13th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC)!Beat the Heat with Steam Summer Sale!Jun 29, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1f28800d01a49bb7218df40370924c58191a4d8f.png The heat is here and so is the Steam Summer Sale! Starting TODAY, complete your Age of Empires collection with up to 75% off on all your favorites. Grab a friend or two – it’s time for a Summer of Age! Don’t wait – discounts end July 13th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Steam Summer Sale Age of Empires IV https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Lords_of_the_West/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557210/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dawn_of_the_Dukes/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869820/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dynasties_of_India/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/933110/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581450/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__United_States_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581451/Age_of_Empires_III_DE__The_African_Royals/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817370/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Mexico_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817361/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Knights_of_the_Mediterranean/ Age of Empires: Definitive Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition/ Age of Mythology https://store.steampowered.com/app/266840/Age_of_Mythology_Extended_Edition/Return of Rome DLC Now Available for Age of Empires II: Definitive EditionMay 16, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsRome is calling, will you answer? The Return of Rome DLC is now available for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PC! This DLC offers an incredible 17 civilizations, 3 new campaigns, a new game mode, plus an additional civilization (the Romans) added to the base game. Inspired by the 1998 expansion for Age of Empires “The Rise of Rome”, the new Return of Rome expansion delivers familiar and brand new content for both established and new players. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/45be3c582023ef07839ba719f2e0018c5967533b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/04018c7c646e42597e0c8ca3bf22a1262f73b723.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/27f381cb10c8b73d410cc8e2fa7e1f0f4b451c0d.png What Is Included in Return of Rome? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/240ca1483d47ed496565ad5a887abec0a25aa894.jpg Return of Rome is a completely new type of DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, bringing classic Age of Empires gameplay, style and key experiences as a brand-new self-contained experience. When launching Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, simply select the Return of Rome icon on the Main Menu to transition your game into the Return of Rome DLC. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/568eb192148e39b4272de34c021a59e22736c777.jpg Purchasing Return of Rome will also grant you access to the bonus Romans civilization while playing in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition mode. The Romans will begin as a civilization for single player and unranked lobbies, then graduate to ranked play in the near future. New Civilization, New Campaigns, and New Game Mode {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/c29f243d049e9f66375ac380dca4113aa4be9f85.jpg Included in Return of Rome are all 16 original Age of Empires civilizations from the Assyrians to the Yamato, allowing players to get to grips with the civilizations that started the Age of Empires journey. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/39a0578aaaad976554587969577060b2c21ab737.png Joining the ranks as the newest ancient civilization will be the Lac Viet. The Lac Viet is a fast-paced archer civilization from ancient Southeast Asia that will be exclusive to Return of Rome. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/a5a7ff4bae54562e685f36efc2febad7221e8a34.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/06618eee7e4e73d02e3b11cb5715f03f2b7b4b2e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/6d7f69d5a68c9396d82e2bdd7b051c8abd1b3f70.png We’re also introducing 3 brand new campaigns created specifically for Return of Rome: Sargon of Akkad (Sumerians), Pyrrhus of Epirus (Macedonians) and Trajan (Romans). With new missions to tackle and stories told through the familiar AoE II: DE style, you’ll be able to live more moments from history. The D3 Game Mode will challenge players with a new way to play. D3 is an homage to a fan favorite rule set, made popular in the Age Vietnamese professional scene, that is now fully integrated into the game. This rule set reduces rush tactics and allows players to start their early game more robustly, only allowing fighting with a single unit until entering the Bronze Age, ensuring pla...Did You Know This About Monasteries?May 1, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210610/a217a5f8903d56e568c650bd0386dd11fe2ba36f.png Did you spy the tribute to the original Age of Empires hidden within the Monastery of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition? The Artifact will be back with the Return of Rome DLC, available May 16th! Pre-Order Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/Celebrate the Return of Rome By Pre-Ordering Now!Apr 25, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1fc8b4461de5d326fec6142152a142950fe5c783.png Where were you in 1998? Perhaps listening to Cher’s Believe, watching Titanic, playing with your Tamagotchi and relaxing on your inflatable couch? Or were you playing the Age of Empires DLC The Rise of Rome? This beloved evolution of the first Age of Empires game has taken on a new form and joined the Definitive Edition era in the Return of Rome DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Yes, you read that correctly, Age of Empires content available in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Bringing the civilizations and action of ancient worlds to AoE II: DE. Purchasers will be able to switch to Return of Rome in the game’s main screen and take on fresh challenges. What can you expect from this new and innovative DLC? 3 new campaigns created specifically for Return of Rome. Sargon of Akkad (Sumerians), Pyrrhus of Epirus (Macedonians) and Trajan (Romans). With new missions to tackle and stories told through the familiar AoE II: DE style, you’ll be able to live more moments from history. All 16 original Age of Empires civilizations from the Assyrians to the Yamato. Get to grips with the civilizations that started the Age of Empires journey. One new civilization, the Lac Viet. In honor and recognition of Rise of Rome’s phenomenal popularity in Vietnam, we’ve added a new civilization with Return of Rome. Adding something new for established and beginner players. New D3 Game Mode. D3 is an homage to a fan favorite rule set that is now fully integrated into the game. This rule set reduces rush tactics and allows players to start their early game more robustly, only allowing fighting with a single unit until entering the Bronze Age, ensuring players reach later Ages for equal battles. This rule set also bans walls and towers, making for exciting match ups later in the game. The Roman civilization will be playable in the main AoE II: DE title. If you’ve ever wondered how the Romans might fare against the Aztecs, now’s your opportunity to find out. Catch a glimpse of what Return of Rome has to offer in our teaser trailer: How to Pre-Order Return of Rome is available to pre-order now on Steam! This innovative DLC is available as a standalone purchase, or as a bundle with Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Rome is calling. It’s time to return. Pre-order the Return of Rome today and be ready to conquer your opponents and forge a new Roman Empire on May 16, 2023! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31630/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome_Bundle/ Large Infrastructure Server Update - Wednesday, March 22Mar 15, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210610/5c06c5d156c2fe1a9f0b99059c45598113f9a3d0.png ***IMPORTANT***This coming Wednesday, March 22nd, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for a large infrastructure update. Downtime is expected to be 6 hours. WHAT: Large Infrastructure Server Update (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Wednesday, March 22 @ 12:00p PT / 3:00p ET / 19:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 6 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (All Platforms) Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires IV (Steam / Microsoft Store) OBJECTIVES Large Infrastructure Server Update DETAILSThis coming Wednesday, March 22nd, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for a large infrastructure update. Please note: Ranked matchmaking will disabled exactly one hour before the maintenance window to prevent disruption to newly-formed matches. Any matches still in progress at the start of the maintenance window will be disrupted when it begins. DURING THE MAINTENANCE WINDOW, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH THE GAME, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MATCHMAKE OR ACCESS ANY ONLINE FEATURES. To prevent any interruptions, we recommend wrapping up any games at least 10 minutes before the maintenance window. The downtime is expected to last 6 hours. You can watch this thread with any changes to the schedule as they arise, as well as the all-clear when the maintenance is complete. Thank you for your patience!Lunar New Year Sale is On Now!Jan 26, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210610/12eb0912545ce093e0400b6596b8d761fc9e0f0b.png Ring in 2023 with the Lunar New Year Sale! There's still time to pick up all your favorite games! Don't wait too long - sale ends January 31st! https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Lords_of_the_West/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557210/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dawn_of_the_Dukes/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869820/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dynasties_of_India/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/933110/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581450/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__United_States_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581451/Age_of_Empires_III_DE__The_African_Royals/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817370/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Mexico_Civilization/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817361/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Knights_of_the_Mediterranean/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition/

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