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May Public Update Preview
Hey Community! Today we’re ready to launch our May Public Update Preview available via a Beta branch on Steam: This will be a small and focused update to address priority issues including critical bugs affecting gamepla…
Temporary Reset of Empire Wars 1v1 Ladder During Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado
The 1v1 ranked ladder for Empire Wars will be temporarily shelved and replaced by a new 1v1 ranked ladder for the upcoming Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado tournament. This is a new ladder that levels the playing field as yo…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 111772
Welcome to another fun-filled update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! This is a small one with bug fixes, balance changes, and some new quality of life features. While there are plenty of notable things to loo…
Red Bull Wololo Is Back in 2024!
The Red Bull Wololo tournament is back in 2024 with Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado – when new legends will soon be forged through the fires of competition. Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will take place at Castillo de Almodóv…
Play These Custom Scenarios with All Your Friends in AoE II: DE!
Want to play some Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, but don’t want to commit to a normal match and still have fun with your friends? This is the perfect time to check out some of the incredible Custom Scenarios the…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Hotfix 109739
Today’s Hotfix contains bugfixes from Update 108769. Thank you 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 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires…
Introducing The Siege - a New Limited-Time Scenario!
Introducing The Siege! Play 2v2, co-op vs AI, or solo vs AI as the Turks or the Byzantines during the epic Siege of Constantinople (1453). Play against other players or AI, or play solo on either side of the battle. The…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 108769
Today’s small update contains bugfixes from Update 107882, plus, there’s a new limited-time scenario: The Siege! Here’s what to expect in this release: solutions to recently reported hotkey issues fixes to remove exploi…
Charlemagne and the Four Scholars
There is no doubt that Carolus Magnus (Charles the Great), or Charlemagne as he is best known, embodied the “warrior king” ideal in Frankish culture. His newly-won empire stretched from parts of modern-day France to Ger…
New DLC Available Now: Victors and Vanquished
The newest DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available on Steam! Victors and Vanquished lets you tell your own story like never before, and features 14 UGC-inspired and fully-updated, polished, and su…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 107882
Welcome to an exciting update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! Tomorrow, March 14th, the new Victors and Vanquished DLC it will officially be available to play - featuring nineteen epic scenarios. Play as Ragn…
Ramsey Abdulrahim Talks Inspiration Behind Newest DLC for AoE II: DE
If you missed it, we recently announced the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: Victors and Vanquished! Coming March 14th, the newest DLC will feature 14 UGC-inspired and fully-updated, polished, and sup…
Watch Hidden Cup V Now!
Hidden Cup V is an Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition tournament hosted by T90Official. Hidden Cup showcases the best players in the world - and no one knows who they are! Players play with the names of in-game Hero…
Don't Miss Out: New Year, New Age Sale Still Going On!
Only a few more hours left for the New Year, New Age Sale on Steam - there's no better time to complete your collection. From now until February 29th at 10am PT, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is up t…
New Year, New Age Show – the Rundown
We on the Age of Empires team want to say a huge thank you to our 50 million players around the world. 2023 was a huge year for our games and our community. We wanted to share a look at what there is to look forward to…
Pre-Order Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Victors and Vanquished
We are excited to announce the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: Victors and Vanquished! Coming March 14th, the newest DLC will feature 14 UGC-inspired and fully-updated, polished, and supported scenar…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 104954
Today’s small update is aimed at addressing several pressing issues. Be sure to dig down into the post below to get all of the smaller details before hopping in-game and checking them out firsthand. 💬 DISCUSS: Age of E…
The Racing Stadium - GamerLegion's Latest Challenge
Fury, speed, and tarmac...street racing has gone medieval! Test your driving skills in GamerLegion's latest challenge - The Racing Stadium! That's right, now you can finally use the famous cheat code the way it’s meant…
New Year, New Age Livestream Coming February 23rd
It’s a new year and a time to reset, reflect and think about what the next few months has in store. Here on the Age of Empires team, we’ve got a LOT lined up for 2024. Instead of trying to summarize it in a lengthy blog…
Celebrate the Holidays with the Steam Winter Sale!
It's lovely weather to browse the Steam Winter Sale together with you! 🎵 Snag up to 75% savings on the Age of Empires franchise. Don’t wait – sale ends January 4th at 10 AM PT (18:00 UTC). ☃️ Steam Winter Sale ☃️ Age o…
More Campaigns Now Available in Return of Rome
A previous update to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition brought with it two additional campaigns for owners of the Return of Rome DLC! Both of the campaigns selected by community vote; Glory of Greece and Voices of B…
Get Animated Profile Icons for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Show off your love for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and customize your player icons with glorious new animated options! Each pack features eight animated icons themed around memes, diverse and historically insp…
Mangudai Madness Challenge Comes to AoE II: DE!
We've partnered with GamerLegion to promote Mangudai Madness during their December Custom Map Challenge! Can you defend your Wonder against 20 waves of enemies? Check out their video for tips, tricks, and prizes! https:…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 99311
Welcome to an exciting update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! We’ve got lots of quality-of-life features coming your way, pathfinding and formation fixes, plus a new challenge scenario: Mangudai Madness! Whil…
Steam Autumn Sale Is Here!
Get an early start on your holiday shopping with the Steam Autumn Sale! Starting TODAY, save up to 75% on the Age of Empires franchise! Don’t wait – discounts end November 28th at 10 AM PT (18:00 UTC). Steam Autumn Sale…
