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- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Ranked Map Rotation – February 22
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developer picks and community vote. For the next four weeks, you’ll be able to pick from the new set of maps listed below! Map pools as of: 6p Pacific (9p E…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Server Maintenance - Wednesday, February 23, 2022
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Wednesday, February 23, 2022, @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 22:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1 - 2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (…
Store7 changesServer - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Ranked Map Rotation – February 08
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developer picks and community vote. For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to pick from the new set of maps listed below! Map pools as of: 6p Pacific (9p ET…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Ranked Map Rotation – January 25
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developer picks and community vote. For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to pick from the new set of maps listed below! Map pools as of: 6p Pacific (9p ET…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Steam Winter Sale is Happening Now!
The Steam Winter Sale is going on now through January 5th. Get special discounts on all Age of Empires games - including the newly-released Age of Empires IV! Celebrate the holidays with your favorite games or finish of…
Store8 changes - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Join the Summer Wonderland Event!
The holidays are here and we are celebrating in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It's the Summer Wonderland Event - Southern Hemisphere edition! This year’s December event is all about celebrating the holidays in…
Event4 changes - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
King of the Desert 4 Finals Live December 11th and 12th
Watch Saturday at 15:00 GMT and Sunday at 14:00 GMT! King of the Desert returned earlier this year bigger and better than ever—this time featuring a $75,000+ prizepool, courtesy of Microsoft and Pinztec with over 200 pa…
Patch notes1 changeGameplay - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Server Maintenance - Monday, December 6, 2021
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Monday, December 6, 2021, @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 22:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1 - 2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Stea…
Store7 changesServer - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires Steam Autumn Sale!
Cooler temperatures are here and so are the sales! Starting November 24, the Steam Autumn Sale is in full swing. All Age of Empires Definitive Editions are on sale now along with all DLC titles. Age of Empires: Definiti…
Store9 changesBalance - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age II DE for the Labor of Love Award
Happy Autumn Sale everyone! The Steam Award nominations for 2021 are underway and we’ve got a special request for you. Age of Empires II has been in development for 22 years, from Age of Kings to HD Edition to today's D…
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Server Maintenance - Wednesday, November 10, 2021
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Wednesday, November 10, 2021, @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 22:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1 - 2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (…
Store7 changesServer - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Ranked Map Rotation – November 02
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developers. For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to pick from the new set of maps listed below! Map pools as of: 6p Pacific (9p ET / 20:00 UTC / 22:00 CES…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Server Maintenance - Wednesday, November 3, 2021
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Wednesday, November 3 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Mi…
Store7 changesServer - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Ranked Map Rotation – October 19
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developer picks and community vote. For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to pick from the new set of maps listed below! Map pools as of: 6p Pacific (9p ET…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Server Maintenance - Wednesday, October 20, 2021
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Wednesday, October 20 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Mi…
Store6 changesServer - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Ranked Map Rotation – October 05
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developer picks and community vote. For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to pick from the new set of maps listed below! Map pools as of: 6p Pacific (9p ET…
Patch notes1 changeMaps
