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Celebrate the Return of Rome By Pre-Ordering Now!
Where were you in 1998? Perhaps listening to Cher’s Believe, watching Titanic, playing with your Tamagotchi and relaxing on your inflatable couch? Or were you playing the Age of Empires DLC The Rise of Rome? This belove…
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 81058
Hello and welcome to an exciting and fun-filled update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! This is a huge one with massive balance changes, bug fixes, and some new mods available as in-game options! Plus, there’s…
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Large Infrastructure Server Update - Wednesday, March 22
***IMPORTANT*** This coming Wednesday, March 22nd, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for a large infrastructure update. Downtime is expected to be 6 hours. WHAT: Large Infrastructure Server U…
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Nili’s Apartment Cup Is Back: March 11th-19th!
Nili’s Apartment Cup is back and bigger than ever! Ten of the best players in the world will be fighting for their share of the $50,000+ prize pool. The fourth edition of this legendary series, hosted by Nili_AoE, retur…
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 78174
Welcome to a new update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! This is just a small one with some balance changes, plus an all-new Xbox Celebration Event! While there are plenty of notable fixes and features to whic…
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Lunar New Year Sale is On Now!
Ring in 2023 with the Lunar New Year Sale! There's still time to pick up all your favorite games! Don't wait too long - sale ends January 31st! https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edit…
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Get Your Favorite Games During the Steam Winter Sale!
Still need to finish your holiday shopping? We've got covered with all the sales of the holiday season! Whatever your game of choice, find these stocking stuffers starting on December 22! https://store.steampowered.com/…
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 73855
Come jump into another exciting release with some bug fixes and balance changes, plus an awesome new event for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! With this small update, we’re also bringing the Frosty Friends from t…
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Age of Empires Anniversary Sale: The Time is Now!
The Age of Empires 25th Anniversary Sale is here! Come join the party with us and pick up your copy today, bring a friend (or two!) and enjoy some fun in-game anniversary events too. Grab your sheep, capybaras, or villa…
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Three Games, Three Events, and One Giant Anniversary Celebration!
Hello Age fans and welcome to the giant celebration for the Age of Empires Anniversary extravaganza! We’re so excited to share everything we have in store for you over the next few weeks, but for now, here’s a sneak pee…
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Ranked Map Rotation – September 20
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…
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Enjoy the Penguin Party Event in Age II: DE!
Hello Friends! Penguins are visiting Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition since their winter months in the southern hemisphere are over now. Get your scarves and caps out because it’s going to be cold here! Some cool c…
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VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting September 20!
It’s that time again. But, this time in-game ranked map pool voting is available! Open Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to vote for your Ranked Map Pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Rand…
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Ranked Map Rotation – September 6
Here is the latest Ranked Map Rotation as determined by the developer picks and and in-game 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 Pa…
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VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting September 6!
It’s that time again. But, this time in-game ranked map pool voting is available! Open Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to vote for your Ranked Map Pool for the next two weeks. This Week's Dev Picks 1v1 Rand…
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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…
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