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Server Maintenance - Tuesday, September 15



WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Tuesday, September 15 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown)
EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS

[h3]GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED[/h3]
[h3]OBJECTIVES[/h3]
  • Regular server updates and maintenance.

[h3]DETAILS[/h3]This coming Tuesday, September 15th, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for regular maintenance. This will unfortunately disrupt any matches in progress and prevent the creation of new matches during the down time, so we recommend wrapping up any games at least 10 minutes before the maintenance window.

[h3]:alertalert: DURING THIS TIME, YOU CAN STILL LAUNCH THE GAME, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MATCHMAKE OR ACCESS ANY ONLINE FEATURES.[/h3]

The downtime is expected to last between 1 and 2 hours. We will update this thread with any changes to the schedule as they arise, as well as the all-clear when the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience!

Welcome to the new Age of Empires Support Site!

The Age of Empires team is THRILLED to introduce you to the brand-new Age of Empires Support Site! This is your one-stop shop when you’re having problems downloading, running, or playing the Definitive Edition games—whether you’re looking for solutions to common problems, workarounds for technical issues, information about known issues, or need help from one of our friendly support agents!

[h3]🛠 support.ageofempires.com[/h3]
Have a Problem?

Whenever you encounter an issue in one of your games, start by searching the knowledgebase for answers and solutions to the most common problems!



Here’s how to get started:
  • If you want to search by game, click an image to jump straight to the list of articles about that game!
  • Don’t know where to begin? Use the Search field to see what articles already exist about your issue.
  • Can’t find a solution to your issue? We’ve got you covered; contact our awesome support team (see below) so they can help you out!

As new issues (and solutions) are discovered, the support site will continue to evolve and cater to our players' needs. Check back whenever you encounter an issue in a game!

We’re Here to Help!

If you’re unable to find a solution or workaround to your issue on the support site, a dedicated team of Age of Empires support agents can help you find a solution! There are several types of requests you can submit:
  • Forum & Website Issues
  • Insider Support
  • Download & Installation Issues
  • Game Crash
  • Report a Player
  • Ban Inquiry
  • General Questions
  • …and more!

At the bottom of each article, you’ll see a link to Submit a request; use this to open a support ticket directly with our team, who will contact you via email to help you troubleshoot your problem! When submitting a ticket, here are a few tips to keep in mind that will help the team help you as quickly as possible:
  • Fill out EVERY field! Fill out all available fields to ensure that we have everything we need to assist you.
  • Be descriptive! Don’t hold back when describing the problem you’re experiencing. Try to highlight when it happened, what might have caused it, what you experienced, and any information that might be helpful for the team.
  • Attach your dxdiag! Especially if you’re experiencing a technical problem, your dxdiag file can provide some valuable insight into the root cause of the problem.
  • Include screenshots and logs! A picture can be worth a thousand words, and crash logs can provide much-needed insight into the issue. Attach any files you think will be helpful!

Once you’ve filled out the ticket fields, hit the Submit button and a support agent will get back to you as soon as possible!

Or Ask the Community

While our agents work to answer questions and expand the knowledgebase, the community is also a wonderful resource for quick answers and troubleshooting steps! If you feel more comfortable asking questions, you can still visit the official forum and Discord to ask for help:

Above all else, we want everyone to enjoy their favorite Age of Empires games by removing the hurdles that stop you from doing so! Come visit the site and let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you enjoy your favorite Age of Empires game!

Ranked Map Rotation – September 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 / 20:00 UTC / 22:00 CEST) on Tuesday, September 08 to Tuesday, September 22
👤 1v1 MAP POOL
This week's 1v1 Community Map Picks are in BOLD.
ARABIA
ARENA
Four Lakes
Ghost Lakes
Golden Pit
Hideout
Migration


👥 TEAM GAME MAP POOL
This week's TG Community Map Picks are in BOLD.
ARABIA
ARENA
BLACK FOREST
Four Lakes
Gold Rush
Hill Fort
MegaRandom
Pacific Islands
Valley


👤 1v1 DEATHMATCH POOL


ACROPOLIS
ARABIA
FOUR LAKES
GHOST LAKE
GOLDEN PIT
GOLDEN SWAMP
KILIMANJARO
SERENGETI
VALLEY


👥 TEAM DEATHMATCH POOL


ARABIA
CENOTES
GHOST LAKE
GOLDEN PIT
GOLDEN SWAMP
KILIMANJARO
LOMBARDIA
OASIS
VALLEY

On Now: Summer World Tour Event (Encore)!

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[h3]🌞 September 7 – September 14 🌞[/h3]
We’re extending the summer fun for as long as possible with a one-week encore of the SUMMER WORLD TOUR event!

Starting now through Monday, September 14 at 9p PT (or September 15 at 4:00 UTC), you can unlock every challenge and earn all the rewards at your own pace—though you’ll still need to complete them in consecutive order to obtain every unlock!
  • Already have everything? Then you can relax and enjoy the final moments of summer! 🌞
  • If you had trouble unlocking the challenge rewards, be sure to hit the “Leave Map” button on the match victory screen. That should provide the reward properly!

We look forward to capturing one last week of summer with you, and will see you on the battlefield!

👉 Read more about the Summer World Tour event.

[h3]Keep It All![/h3]
Remember: if you sign in to Xbox Live during the event, you’ll get to keep all of the mods and profile icons you’ve achieved! Sign in, earn your rewards, and enjoy this summer-themed event!

We hope you enjoy the final days of summer!

—The Age of Empires Team

VOTE! Your Ranked Map Rotation starting September 08!



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
[h3]1v1 Random Maps[/h3]
✔ ARABIA ✔ ARENA ✔ GHOST LAKE ✔ MIGRATION
[h3]Team Games[/h3]
✔ ARABIA ✔ ARENA ✔ BLACK FOREST ✔ GOLD RUSH ✔ MEGARANDOM ✔ PACIFIC ISLANDS
Cast Your Vote Now!

To participate in the community ranked map pool vote, you will need to login to the official Age forum using your free Microsoft account. Then, click the images below to jump to this week’s polls.






:alertalert: Polls are open until NOON Pacific on Sunday, September 06 (or 3:00p Eastern / 19:00 UTC), so be sure to cast your vote and check back to see which maps emerge victorious!