Update log
Full Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition update
The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.
Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Maps
It has been an incredibly busy 2025 so far for World’s Edge and the Age of Empires and Age of Mythology franchises, and as we cross the halfway mark together, we’d like to celebrate the amazing journey we’ve taken this year alongside our players. From record-breaking launches to community milestones and platform expansions, your passion and support have made the first half of the year nothing short of legendary.
Together, we’ve reached a new milestone: over 65 million players! This is more than just a number—it’s a testament to your passion, creativity, and support as a global community. Whether you’re commanding armies in Age of Empires IV, growing your civilization in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, living the legend in Age of Mythology: Retold, or strategizing on the go with Age of Empires Mobile, you are a part of something truly special.
With your incredible support for the Age of Empires franchise, we’ve already released three remarkable expansions and brought both Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to PS5.
Let’s take a closer look at what you’ve helped bring to life so far in 2025:
- Immortal Pillars for Age of MythologyRetold introduced an entirely new Chinese pantheon, the all-new Pillars of the Gods campaign, and seven new maps.
Knights of Cross and Rose for Age of Empires IV delivered two new civilizations, the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster, as well as ten new maps for skirmish and multiplayer, and a new game mode: Historical Battles.
- The Three Kingdoms for Age of Empires IIDefinitive Edition brought five new civilizations: Shu, Wei, Wu, Jurchens, and Khitans, and three new campaigns exploring the epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
- PlayStation 5 releasesWe created more opportunities for you to engage with the Age franchise wherever you choose to play when we welcomed new players with the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold on PlayStation 5.
We didn’t just make history in-game this year—we made it in the real world, too! As the first-ever gaming partner of the legendary Louvre Museum, we joined forces to bring the epic story of the Mamluks (1250–1517) to life in a way never seen before. This groundbreaking collaboration is all about celebrating the golden age of medieval history and inspiring curiosity far beyond the screen.
With everything we packed into the first half of 2025, we still have so much more to come, and the second half is shaping up to be even bigger! We’re so grateful you’re with us for every twist and turn, and we couldn’t do it without you.
A New Pantheon Rises! Limited-Time 15% Off Pre-Order for Heavenly Spear – Launching September 30!
As part of the Xbox Showcase in June, we announced the next expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold will be Heavenly Spear. For the first time in Age of Mythology history, we’re bringing Japanese mythology to life! For the first time in Age of Mythology history, we’re bringing Japanese mythology to life and invites you to immerse yourself in the legends, gods, and heroes of Japan – introducing a brand-new Japanese Pantheon, an epic 12-mission campaign, and mythic powers never before seen in the franchise.
To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering a limited-time 15% discount when you pre-order Heavenly Spear before launch. This is your chance to be among the first to experience this vibrant new world and
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