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Beat the Heat with the Steam Summer Sale!Jun 26, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/53d7cd29294e51919e8b5792e62b55db06232eb5.jpg The Steam Summer Sale is happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait – sale ends July 10th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/081e89181a354d5a7e4e3445b85e0aed90a9d9cd.pngAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 147949Jun 25, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/da618c35e07ed9747d94ba55bffcddc5360aef12.png Welcome to another update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! This will bring some balance changes and bug fixes based on your feedback. 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team ◆ Update 147949 ◆ Balance Changes {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/8873961bef2e9d3d640a08de144983256b446a60.png General Fire Lancer attack increased from 8 → 9. (Elite) Fire Lancer cost reduced from 40 wood 50 gold → 40 wood 45 gold. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/37c3b855b62cca694b8e47bf261c0d31136b8965.pngJurchens Grenadier HP increased from 35 → 40. Cost reduced from 35 food 70 gold → 35 food 65 gold. Attack increased from 11 → 12. Iron Pagoda Ability recharge reduced from 60 seconds → 40 seconds, Elite 50 seconds → 30 seconds. Upgrade cost reduced from 950 food 750 gold → 950 food 550 gold. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e558b6f7a5ab13a33a9d38b63fddc04d9559a2e7.pngKhitansShepherds and Herders generate +10% additional food civilization bonus removed. Herder walking distance on Pastures increased. Herder gather rate adjusted, so the overall income is reduced from +12% → +7% compared to generic un-upgraded Farmers.Developer Note: The Khitan food economy provided too much early tempo by receiving ~64 food from Sheep in Dark Age, followed by exceptionally efficient Pastures. These changes will adjust the overall food income to be in line with other food bonuses in the game, while maintaining the unique strengths and feel of the Pasture economy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e35ef7df8650b5e86bf619e0584d9618c924f3ef.pngShu War chariot Speed increased from 0.8 → 0.9. Reload time reduced from 8 → 6.5. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/100a58b885a3d5f9aee475edcdab77fb0daba006.pngWei Gain access to Gold Shaft Mining. Xianbei Raider Attack increased from 4 → 5. Charge attack now also shoots the main projectile with 5 damage, in addition to the existing 5 projectiles with 1 damage each. Charge attack now properly affected by Parthian Tactics. Tuntian Food generation per soldier increased from 1.2 food/minute → 1.8 food/minute. Cost adjusted from 250 food 300 gold → 250 food 300 wood. Ongoing... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/caa99c8a5cbf0e5f35516859a6a3a1089c41195f.png Investigation As always, we are continuing to track issues reported by the community for future updates. For other known issues, please visit this page to see what’s being tracked! :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels. Have You Played the Ayn Jalut Scenario Yet?Jun 17, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/61b649e8a846ee4502fe6fb80cc48c711abd1b62.jpg To celebrate the partnership with the Louvre, we released a brand new custom scenario for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PC, “Ayn Jalut”. In this scenario, you play as Baybars before the pivotal battle when the fate of the Muslim world held in the balance. Prepare your forces, set up your ambushes, and use your cunning and strategy to overcome the Mongol horde. Like the Mamluks, can you be the first to defeat the Mongols? If you're on PC, you can play it at your convenience—no trip to the Louvre necessary! Lead Baybars and the Mamluk army to victory as you fight off the Mongol horde in this official mod. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1799724f170903f00f93c4bdc7cfc054f9b9b164.jpgAge of Empires Becomes the Louvre’s First Gaming PartnershipJun 10, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsToday we are thrilled to announce that Age of Empires is partnering with the world’s most-visited museum, the Louvre in Paris!On April 30th, the Louvre launched an exhibition on the Mamluk sultanate (1250-1517), a European first. The exhibition aims to share the story of this golden age of the Islamic Near East, showcasing its breadth and richness, all told from a transregional perspective. The Mamluks appear in three Age of Empires titles and players around the world have discovered their prowess and story through our games since 1999.With a shared passion for history at its heart, this collaboration between Age of Empires and the Louvre serves to share the story of the Mamluks to people around the world and encourage them to learn more about this golden age of medieval history, which isn’t often told.Throughout the month of June, we’ll be collaborating both at the museum in Paris and online. For an overview of our collaboration, check our dedicated webpage. You’ll be able to experience content from the partnership at the museum, on our websites, on social media and via the first ever livestream from the museum, on June 12th, starting at 11:00 AM PT (2:00 PM ET / 18:00 UTC).We are so honored to be working with the Louvre, we share a passion for sharing the stories of history with the world World’s Edge is honored to collaborate with Le Louvre. The Age of Empires franchise has been bringing history to life for more than 65 million players around the world for almost 30 years. We’ve always believed in the great potential for our games to spark an interest in history and culture. We often hear of teachers using Age of Empires to teach history to their students and stories from our players about how Age of Empires has driven them to learn more, or even to pursue history academically or as a career. This opportunity to bring the amazing stories of the Mamluks to new audiences through the Louvre’s exhibition is one we’re excited to be a part of. We hope that through the excellent work of the Louvre’s team, the legacy of the Mamluks can be shared around the world, and that people enjoy their stories as they come to life through Age of Empires. — Michael Mann, Studio Head at World’s EdgeThe Mamluks in Age of EmpiresThe Mamluks have been an iconic part of the Age of Empires franchise since Age of Empires II (1999). Players today can experience these mighty warriors in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, and in Age of Empires IV (via the best-selling Sultans Ascend DLC).There’s more information about how you can play as the Mamluks in Age games on our partnership webpage.Play as the Mamluks in an All-New ScenarioTo celebrate the partnership, we’re releasing a brand new custom scenario for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PC, “Ayn Jalut”. Created by World’s Edge Senior Business Manager, and famed Age campaign designer, Ramsey Abdulrahim. In this scenario, you play as Baybars before the pivotal battle when ...Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 145651May 28, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/47418469b96b5cc2c2bfbec875aa270a2765a763.jpg Today’s patch is aimed at addressing small audio and multiplayer fixes. Be sure to dig down into the post below to get all of the smaller details before hopping in-game and checking them out firsthand. 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team ◆ Update 145651 ◆ Game {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1db5c65a88bbfe0c20e6ed2d39eb75f446dc5dc4.png Audio Fixed an issue in the file path separators that caused sound mods to stop working. Multiplayer Fixed an issue where World RNG could be called during the match loading screen in Arabia, causing players to instantly desync as soon as the game would start. Ongoing... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/caa99c8a5cbf0e5f35516859a6a3a1089c41195f.png Investigation As always, we are continuing to track issues reported by the community for future updates. For other known issues, please visit this page to see what’s being tracked! What's on the Horizon? Coming Up... Hey Community! With this latest update we’re primarily addressing some server requirements that don’t have a visible impact on your play experience, but we did want to make specific mention of the desyncs in MP that you’ve been reporting. These are bugs that we’re actively monitoring and working on, so please keep reporting these errors if you’re running into them. We simply want to assure you that this is of high importance to us, and we’ll be delivering fixes if they’re needed until any problems that may exist are eliminated. Thank you so much for your patience! —The Age II: DE Team :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels. New Public Update Preview - MayMay 23, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/ece28d0ba764929180dc4b9672fc1d075d364d72.pngHello everyone! This Public Update Preview Program is to test a small update addressing recently reported out of sync issues. If you've been experiencing any out of sync on arabia, especially, you can help make our release even better by playing the test build and reporting any new issues encountered! You can provide feedback in the official 🛠 Public Update Preview forums. (Note that you must own the game and log in to Steam to access the PUP forum.) How to participate in the PUP Steam owners can download the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition PUP by following the instructions below: 1. Navigate to your Steam library and right click on Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. 2. Select "Properties…" at the bottom of the menu. 3. Select the "Betas" tab on the left. 4. In the "Beta Participation" dropdown menu, select pup_may. 5. The build will begin downloading—once complete, you are ready to play! We’re definitely listening, and looking for every opportunity to make this the game you love to play. Thank you! - The World's Edge TeamAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 144358May 12, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/aea6ceb85a787cc70539c36c4cbd089b175031a1.jpg Today’s patch is aimed at addressing small stability and performance issues, plus bug fixes, and localization adjustments. Be sure to dig down into the post below to get all of the smaller details before hopping in-game and checking them out firsthand. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e0c0552e7cd0baf003bee7b6aa3e7b974956b776.png 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team ◆ Update 144358 ◆ Game {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1db5c65a88bbfe0c20e6ed2d39eb75f446dc5dc4.png Stability & Performance Fixed a crash affecting players using narration on specific languages. Fixed a crash on Xbox when aging up in Return of Rome. Fixed a crash on PS5 that could happen during gameplay and when loading the main menu. Graphics Jurchen Monks and Monasteries now use East Asian graphics. UI Changed the interface style for Khitans to Nomadic. Fixed several instances where the availability of technologies in the technology tree was not displayed correctly. Units with charge attack types no longer display the charge bonuses on their interface when targeting objects that their charge does not apply against. The attack of the charge projectile is now displayed in the UI for units with projectile charge types which are fully charged and not currently attacking objects that the charge doesn’t apply against. Fixed an issue where Donjons had incorrect armor display in Imperial Age. Xbox Human players appearing in recorded Multiplayer screen statistics will now correctly display their icons, and can be interacted with (such as to mute or see their profiles), like in a live game. Fixed an issue where Serjeants would appear trainable in Dark Age at the Donjon. Fixed an issue where the Villager Priority System did not properly count Pastures for Khitans. Non-functional farm commands are no longer present in the Mill interface for Khitans. PlayStation Fixed an issue with held keys when using Mouse and Keyboard. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e0c0552e7cd0baf003bee7b6aa3e7b974956b776.png :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 143421May 6, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/9c168a70f2146aa6f2715775146257f04a08991a.jpg Welcome to another exciting update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – including fixes for medals and Rocket Carts, plus the newest DLC, The Three Kingdoms, is officially available on Steam! 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team ◆ Update 143421 ◆ Build Spotlight {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/64018b57495ffdba99eecd98f0d6c9445638b284.png New DLC! The Three Kingdoms Dive into China’s epic world of The Three Kingdoms, where history and legend collide in a battle for supremacy – available now on Steam! The Three Kingdoms introduces five fascinating new civilizations, each with their own unique units and technologies: the Shu, Wei, and Wu, who represent the legendary Three Kingdoms; and the Jurchens and Khitans, who exemplify the struggle for power in northern China beyond the Three Kingdoms period. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/2a198ab348cbeb932f4b814e0422055608438e98.jpg Build 143191 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1db5c65a88bbfe0c20e6ed2d39eb75f446dc5dc4.png Stability & Performance Fixed a crash occurring when loading a Victors & Vanquished: Finehair saved game. Fixed various stability issues. Xbox Fixed a crash happening when loading a Chronicles: Battle for Greece Grand Campaign saved game. Fixed issue where the performance decreased after repeatedly opening and closing the Chat or Diplomacy menus. Fixed issue where players were unable to invite friends to a private lobby via Xbox invitations. Gameplay Fixes Rocket carts can no longer fire more volleys than intended after quickly issuing many attack ground commands. Build 143421 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/f01db334b35fb1ed5d41ae3a06734068b5fb90f1.png UI Fixed an issue that led to inconsistent display and processing of achieved campaign medals in different parts of the game.Note: this change affects all campaign progress the way it was displayed in the previous version of the game. Medals will appear one tier higher for any campaign mission that has been completed without cheats. Fixed an issue that prevented Armenians and Georgians profile icons from being unlocked and saved for Steam users. Xbox Fixed a crash happening upon entering the Historical Battles screen after obtaining a gold medal (crown) in any scenario. Ongoing... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/caa99c8a5cbf0e5f35516859a6a3a1089c41195f.png Investigation As always, we are continuing to track issues reported by the community for future updates. For other known issues, please visit this page to see what’s being tracked! :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take prec...New DLC Available Now – The Three KingdomsMay 6, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsDive into China’s epic, The Three Kingdoms, where history and legend collide in a battle for supremacy – available now on Steam! The Three Kingdoms introduces five fascinating new civilizations, each with their own unique units and technologies: the Shu, Wei, and Wu, who represent the legendary Three Kingdoms; and the Jurchens and Khitans, who exemplify the struggle for power in northern China beyond the Three Kingdoms period. The Three Kingdoms is now available on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3080080/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Three_Kingdoms Included in The Three Kingdoms {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/6575abe0da6f60552fa15624c1bbd7c66328dbe4.jpg 5 New Civilizations {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/8582e5c252fb1918aead3e88278257852ed50e7e.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/bfa0538d60f499dd12f22d1595db1ce7d2bd4b09.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/c7ef27724ace05f643ea500446a0b7c9e0c477b0.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/bf4ebdb94954a24d4b9b8bfa390b047c9a32566c.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/3d02a8c453fd226274ae347402c1efd94237ae12.png Shu – Take the reins of the Kingdom of Shu and fulfil Liu Bei’s dream of restoring the Han dynasty. The Shu unique units are the White Feather Guard, an infantryman that slows down units it attacks, and the War Chariot, a vehicle that fires barrages of bolts from a large repeating crossbow. Wei – Step into the shoes of Cao Cao and dominate China with massive cavalry armies and nefarious schemes. The Wei unique units are the Tiger Cavalry, a horseman that levels up as it kills units, and the Xianbei Raider, a cavalry archer that fires storms of arrows into the enemy ranks. Wu – Lead the Sun Clan to glory through infantry and naval prowess. The Wu unique units are the Fire Archer, a ranged soldier that fires incendiary arrows, and the Jian Swordsman, a heavy infantry unit whose shield offers immense protection – until it breaks. Jurchens – Dominate the rugged terrain of northeast China with the skilled hunters, armored cavalry, and gunpowder weaponry of the Great Jin dynasty. The Jurchen unique units are the Iron Pagoda, a cavalryman that occasionally blocks melee attacks, and the Grenadier, a foot soldier who hurls deadly incendiary bombs at his enemies. Khitans – Relive the glory of the Liao dynasty and Kara-Khitai, terrorizing your enemies with mobile hordes and diabolical weapons. The Khitan unique units are the Liao Dao, an infantryman whose lethal sword slashes cause lasting damage, and the Mounted Trebuchet, a powerful siege engine carried around by camels. Additionally, instead of farming, the Khitans gather food from Pastures, which can be tended by two Villagers instead of just one. 3 New Campaigns {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e9c7b874e1deffd7d1cb0881ce01198b0fd269d4.jpg Experience the Romance of the Three Kingdoms through a riveting narrative from the viewpoint of all three kingdoms and their founders! Shu Liu Bei — In the midst of a bloody civil war, the sandal maker Liu Bei and his sworn brothers fight to resto...Gorgeous new expansion proves Age of Empires 2 is the greatest RTS of its kindMay 6, 2025 - PCGamesNWhat's your favorite Age of Empires 2 campaign? I'm a bit of a purist - for me, it's the Genghis Khan story in The Age of Kings, especially the level where you have to destroy Jin's wonder and smash through the Great Wall of China. But between 42 civilizations, 229 missions, and more than two and a half decades of expansions, there's plenty of choice. Manor Lords is great. Stronghold is a classic. It'd be fantastic to have Command and Conquer back. But AoE 2 remains the best medieval RTS of all time, and possibly the greatest game in the entire genre. Now, Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition has a new expansion. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: After 26 years, Age of Empires 2 returns to rule over medieval RTS games New Age of Empires 2 update is the biggest ever, makes the RTS feel young again Age of Empires 2 shares "legendarily long" patch notes for enormous new update After 26 years, Age of Empires 2 returns to rule over medieval RTS gamesMay 2, 2025 - PCGamesNI want to be articulate, to organize my thoughts, and construct a convincing, cogent argument. But Age of Empires 2 makes that impossible - I'm overcome with how much I adore this game. And I say that as someone who, as well as being coherent and analytical, also tries to be measured, critical. Whether it's something I really love or something I think is terrible, I try to keep my cool when writing about videogames. But AoE 2 just short circuits everything. Command and Conquer will likely always be my personal number one RTS. I'm also very impressed by Tempest Rising. But with the Three Kingdoms DLC about to land, accompanied by a big, preparatory discount on Steam, I feel justified in asserting that Age of Empires 2 remains the ruler of medieval strategy. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Age of Empires 2 update is the biggest ever, makes the RTS feel young again Age of Empires 2 shares "legendarily long" patch notes for enormous new update Age of Empires 2 owners will now get over $100 worth of DLC for free Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 143191Apr 28, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/5e73e074ec65ed4440c825ceaadcfe4d2b91252c.jpg Today Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is receiving a pre-emptive update to ensure smooth multiplayer functionality during PlayStation Early Access, which starts on May 1st. As a reminder, on May 6th, The Three Kingdoms DLC will be launching! 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels. Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Happening Now!Apr 24, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/9dce48ed9b8f8ff2cbb3ac58ccbdbd2dd497ae1a.jpg Go and pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale now through May 8th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/081e89181a354d5a7e4e3445b85e0aed90a9d9cd.pngAge of Empires 2's quest to conquer the strategy globe continues unabated as The Three Kingdoms DLC invades ancient China this MayApr 13, 2025 - PC GamerAge of Empires 2 simply cannot be stopped. 26 years on from the game's original launch, and six years since the release of its almighty Definitive Edition, real-time strategy's most benevolent tyrant is still getting the kind of support that would put most live-service games to shame... Read more.New Age of Empires 2 update is the biggest ever, makes the RTS feel young againApr 11, 2025 - PCGamesNAge of Empires 2 is eternal. Like Half-Life, Fallout, Doom, and Deus Ex, it remains one of the foundational pillars that holds PC gaming aloft. Originally released in 1999, the best AoE game in history - and one of the greatest RTS games of all time - is still going strong a quarter of a century later. It always looked great, but the Definitive Edition makes it shine even brighter. With regular tweaks, upgrades, enhancements, and new material, the revised version of Age of Empires 2 remains the perfect homage to the game's legacy, and now, somehow, it's getting bigger. The largest update in AoE 2: Definitive Edition's history has just arrived, with more civilizations and campaigns on the way courtesy of a new DLC. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 2 shares "legendarily long" patch notes for enormous new update Age of Empires 2 owners will now get over $100 worth of DLC for free All Age of Empires 2 cheats Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 141935Apr 10, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/4a49e14ab4b3e89fecd864d1c6fea77cab329305.jpg Welcome to THE exciting update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! We’ve decided the legendarily long patch notes weren’t long enough already, and have decided to include even more changes! You can view these addition changes below. And if you haven’t seen our mammoth patch notes preview already, can read that here! This is our largest ever update for AoE II: DE, and while there are plenty of notable things to look forward to in the notes below, here’s some of the big highlights: Bug fixes based on your feedback! New Visuals for Castles, Elite Unique Units, Monks and Monasteries! Technology Tree UI updates! Balance changes! New Maps! New features and content to support: Random Map Scripting Scenario Editor Modding This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e0c0552e7cd0baf003bee7b6aa3e7b974956b776.png 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team ◆ Update 141935 ◆ Game {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/1db5c65a88bbfe0c20e6ed2d39eb75f446dc5dc4.png Stability & Performance Improved game performance when using the assisted farm placement feature. Note: this change does not affect multiplayer latency behavior. UI Added a new Chicken player profile icon as a reward for playing 175 games. Changed the name of Mayans civilization to Maya. Changed the name of Incas civilization to Inca. Xbox Fixed a crash happening when opening the minimap on some Xbox models. Fixed an issue that was freezing the game when dismissing the Chat & Diplomacy menu whilst viewing a Replay. Fixed Winged Hussar icon not showing in the Civilization Bonuses section of the Technology Tree for Lithuanians. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e0c0552e7cd0baf003bee7b6aa3e7b974956b776.png :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels. Pre-Order Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Three KingdomsApr 10, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e6fe5fb1e8732e7aaf0e13a5ed2a0db699ec49ff.jpg We are thrilled to announce the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Three Kingdoms, a riveting and holistic expansion, coming May 6th! Dive into China’s epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, where history and legend collide in a battle for supremacy. The Three Kingdoms introduces five fascinating new civilizations, each with their own unique units and technologies: the Shu, Wei, and Wu, who represent the legendary Three Kingdoms; and the Jurchens and Khitans, who exemplify the struggle for power in northern China beyond the Three Kingdoms period. Challenge your friends in skirmish matches or battle your way across China with three new campaigns, commanding the forces of fabled heroes such as Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and the Sun Clan. These campaigns feature unprecedented features such as devastating special hero abilities, an interactive decision system allowing you to blaze your own trail, and more! We have been delighted to work with Forgotten Empires to bring you The Three Kingdoms. Whether you are a passionate historian, an admirer of compelling narratives, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all of the above – The Three Kingdoms will bring you endless hours of joy and fun! The Three Kingdoms is now available for pre-order with 15% discount on Steam - releasing May 6th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3080080/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Three_Kingdoms What is The Three Kingdoms? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/028403eeb6b85465545abdc321a0a8b1c6728a1c.jpg “The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been. In the dying days of the Han dynasty, the empire was like a precious vase knocked off its pedestal. As it fell towards the ground, some refused to accept the inevitable and imagined that the worst had passed. The more far-sighted positioned themselves to pick up the pieces.” Created by Forgotten Empires, the passionate team bringing you Age of Empires content for over a decade, The Three Kingdoms is a DLC set in China primarily during the early medieval period, but also featuring two civilizations who rose and fell hundreds of years later. China’s Three Kingdoms, extremely advanced for their time, offer AoE II: DE players the game’s core unit roster along with several unique and region-specific units highlighting the iconic features of each kingdom. Veterans and newcomers alike will enjoy approachable, powerful, and immersive new civilizations! The story of The Three Kingdoms opens with three intertwining narratives spanning roughly 25 years. Totaling 15 missions across 3 campaigns with branching narratives and dynamic, far-reaching decisions that offer a level of replay value never before seen in Age of Empires, The Three Kingdoms offers a tour par excellence through China’s most fabled and beloved period of history from the viewpoints of all three kingdoms’ founders. Experience storied battles such as Guandu,...Age of Empires 2 team continues to cook while delivering 'legendarily long' 8,000-word patch notes about 'the biggest updates' the 26-year-old game has ever hadMar 17, 2025 - PC GamerI know a guy whose only game is Age of Empires 2. He's been playing it for about 25 years. He doesn't have a gaming PC, doesn't have a wider interest in gaming, and when I once mentioned Age of Empires 3 he said "oh yeah I heard they made another one" and that was the end of the conversation... Read more.Steam Spring Sale Happening Now!Mar 13, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/5541429a2e587e0220d65007663b37e1b3244432.jpg The Spring Steam Sale is in full swing and so are discounts on your favorite Age games! Pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Spring Sale now through March 20th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/081e89181a354d5a7e4e3445b85e0aed90a9d9cd.pngTune in to Watch The Garrison LAN Event!Mar 13, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/134f58b8f73b7540a0174e71b136216ca2d8e417.png It's finally here! The Garrison is a four-day Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition community event in Hamburg, Germany taking place March 13-16. The centerpiece of the event will be the pro tournament, but there is something for every Age fan to enjoy! Eight of the world's best players will face off against each other on stage in a double elimination bracket fighting for a total prize pool of $50,000. Hera, TheViper, ACCM and Liereyy were invited based on their performances in previous Age of Empires II tournaments. Hearttt, KingstoNe, TaToH and Yo emerged victorious from an open qualifier hosted in January. All matches of the pro tournament will be played on a stage in front of a live audience and broadcast online for the audience at home. But that's not all! As with all BEING ESPORTS events, this event will have a strong focus on community. For that reason, the second part of the event will include a community LAN for up to 125 players with additional 1v1 and 2v2 brackets for Age of Empires II, Age of Empires IV, and Age of Mythology: Retold! The third and final part of the LAN will be several community activations surrounding the event. There will be community parties, signing sessions, activities and quizzes in the afternoons and evenings of each event day. Don't miss this action packed event! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/62a9671b0cdf811fa1c601309e0f752c2a6d5425.png

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