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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 66692
Come jump into to another fun-filled release with exciting updates, in-game ranked map pool voting, a huge list of fixes, and more for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! With this HUGE update, we’re celebrating in s…
Ranked Map Rotation – August 23
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…
Ranked Map Rotation – August 9
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…
VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting August 09!
It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Random Maps ✔ ARABIA ✔ ARENA ✔ SCANDINAVI…
RMS Cup 2 Tournament Finals LIVE this Weekend
Hosted by OrnLu and NOVA, RMS Cup 2 is part map contest, part Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition tournament. Long before the tournament began, map creators were getting their time in the spotlight because this tourna…
Ranked Map Rotation – July 26
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…
Ranked Map Rotation – July 12
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…
VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting July 12!
It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Random Maps ✔ ARABIA ✔ ARENA ✔ FOUR LAKES…
Summer is On and So Is the Sun Festival Event!
Come celebrate another exciting event with Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! Summer heat is on and so is a new hot event: welcome to the Sun Festival! Grab your feathers, your masks, and maybe apply some sunscreen,…
Ranked Map Rotation – June 28
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…
Battle of Africa 3 Tournament Semis and Finals this Weekend
After a month of action, the Battle of Africa 3 tournament is coming to an exciting end! Out of forty teams, only four remain to battle it out for a chance at the crown: Aftermath, GamerLegion, Suomi, and Los Machos. Re…
VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting June 28!
It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Random Maps ✔ ARABIA ✔ ARENA ✔ MARKETPLAC…
Ranked Map Rotation – June 14
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…
Ranked Map Rotation – May 31
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…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 62085
Come dive into to another exciting release for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! We hope you didn’t miss out on the Dynasties of India release! With Summer fast-approaching (at least up here in the Northern Hemisph…
VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting May 31!
It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Random Maps ✔ ARABIA ✔ ARCHIPELAGO ✔ AREN…
Red Bull Wololo Tournament is BACK in 2022!
We're proud to announce that the world’s biggest Age of Empires tournament is back for another year! Red Bull Wololo: Legacy will celebrate the history of this legendary series with competitions in Age of Empires: Defin…
VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting May 17!
It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Random Maps ✔ ARABIA ✔ ARENA ✔ KAWASAN[/b…
New DLC Available Now: Dynasties of India!
It is time to explore history in all of its epic moments – the newest DLC is now live! Dynasties of India – the exciting third expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is available now! There is so much to de…
LIVE PREVIEW: Dynasties of India – Age of Empires II: DE
Starting TODAY, some of your favorite content creators are ready to show YOU an exclusive preview of the upcoming DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dynasties of India. Want to know more about the upcoming…
Pre-Order Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dynasties of India!
Explore history in all of its epic moments in Dynasties of India – the exciting third expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It is available now for pre-order or to add to your wishlist – we know you’ve be…
Ranked Map Rotation – March 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…
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…
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 (…
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…
