Come dive into to another fun-filled release with updates, balance changes, bug fixes PLUS an all new DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! Show We’re excited to introduce Dynasties of India with brand new campaigns, three unique civilizations, and so much more! Explore the epic moments of history and take a quick look at some of the changes coming with the upcoming update:
Be sure to dig down into the post below to get all of the juicy details before hopping in-game and checking them out firsthand. Official Forum Steam Forum Join Discord Thanks 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 Download on the Microsoft Store Remember that you’ll need to update your game in the Microsoft Store:
If you are unable to launch the game after downloading the update, make sure you add (or re-add) the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition client or folder as an exception to your firewall and antivirus program. That’s it; you’re ready to play! Download on Steam Remember that you’ll need to update your game in Steam:
That’s it; you’re ready to play! Please note that custom mods may not be compatible with the latest game update. If you are experiencing issues launching or playing the game after downloading the new build, try disabling your installed mods before trying again. Still having trouble? Visit our support site! Build SpotlightThe Dynasties of India EventApril 28 – May 13Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is celebrating the exciting release of Dynasties of India! Gear up and come join in – we are bringing you a new set of challenges! Grab the nearest armored elephants for battle – you won’t want to miss out on all the fun with the newest DLC! New Rewards!Starting April 28th through May 13th, complete the in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards! Day ~🎯 Sign in to Xbox Live.🏆 Unlocks the new campaign characters profile icon. 💾 *Required* to save any rewards unlocked during the event! Each of the following challenges must be unlocked in order and on separate days: Day 1🔒 Play a match as the Hindustani, Gurjaras, Dravidians or Bengalis.🧱 Unlocks a graphical mod where Mounted units leave fire footsteps in the snow terrain.Day 2🔒 Train 20 Camel Rider line units in a single Skirmish or Multiplayer match. 🏆 Unlocks a profile icon of an Imperial Camel wearing a Mughal helmet.Day 3🔒 Train 30 Armored Elephants in any number of Skirmish or Multiplayer matches. 🧱 Unlocks a graphical mod which grants Battle Elephants a menacing customization.Day 4🔒 Train 40 Indian Elite Unique Units in any number of Skirmish or Multiplayer matches. 🧱 Unlocks a graphical mod to decorate your Town Center with an “Elephant acrobatics” statue of three elephants balancing on top of each other.Day 5🔒 Raze 30 buildings with Armored Elephants. 🏆 Unlocks a profile icon of an Angry Siege Elephant with burning buildings behind him. Keep it Forever!Remember: if you sign in to Xbox Live at any point during the event, you get to keep all the mods and profile icons you unlock! Sign in, earn your rewards, and enjoy! —The Age of Empires Team Event F.A.Q.Q: Do I have to complete the challenges on consecutive days? While challenges don’t have to be completed on consecutive days, only one challenge can be completed per day. Only the Xbox Live challenges can be completed *any* day before the end of the event! This means that you will need to play at least five different days to complete all of the challenges. Q: When is the last day I can complete the daily challenges? The Dynasties of India Event concludes May 13th. Q: Do I get to keep all of the event unlocks? All you need to do is log into your Xbox Live account before the end of the event to keep all of the profile icons and mods you unlock; it’s as easy as that! Q: What do I do if I accidentally unsubscribe from a special mod? No problem! All you need to do is click your Profile Icon on the main menu, select Event Mods (under Collection), and then check the unlocked event mod you want to enable! Q: How do I change my profile icon? You can update your profile icon in your profile:
Q: How do I download and enable mods? For information about how to subscribe to and prioritize your mods, visit this article. GameStability & Performance
Graphics
Audio
UI
Settings
Hotkeys
Multiplayer
GameplayGeneral
Fixes
CampaignCampaign Missions
With the release of the Dynasties of India expansion existing Historical Battles and Campaigns have been updated to include the new Bengalis, Dravidians and Gurjaras as well as the updated Hindustanis civilizations where appropriate. The entire Prithviraj campaign has been updated and is now played as the Gurjaras! The following missions have also been updated:
Co-op
Civilization BalanceGeneral
Berbers
Bohemians
Burmese
Cumans
Ethiopians
Hindustanis
Incas
Khmer
Koreans
Lithuanians
Mayans
Portuguese
Saracens
Sicilians
Slavs
Tatars
Vietnamese
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Random MapsMap BalanceArabia:
Michi:
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Amazon Tunnel:
Random Map Scripting
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Ongoing InvestigationPerformance IssuesWe’re aware that Replays aren’t being uploaded to our web site – we’re investigating this and intend to follow up. We continue to monitor performance issues on an ongoing basis. If you’re ever experiencing noticeable changes in performance following an Update, please provide feedback related to game performance issues and we’ll continue to keep an eye on this as we work toward future updates. Queue Dodging, Cooldowns, and CheatingWe’re continuing to monitor your feedback regarding these issues and are actively doing work to address some of these problems. We’ll provide more specific information closer to the release of any adjustments we may make. Until then, please continue to provide feedback – we’re always listening! Problems with MP Services
To use the Enhanced Logging build:
Crashes and FreezesAs a reminder, player-reported issues (when they’re informational only) can be difficult for us to diagnose, and log files alongside a little bit of back and forth with our Support Team remain incredibly helpful. This shift toward working directly with our players to dig into the issues you’re reporting has allowed us to improve stability more quickly, and we’re anxious to keep this up. Here’s information that will help you work with our Teams when filing Support Requests –
What's on the HorizonComing Up...More DLC! Introducing Dynasties of India!
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