Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition News

WHAT: Server Maintenance (Multiplayer Servers)
WHEN: Thursday, November 14 @ 5:00p PT / 8:00p EDT / 1:00a UTC
ESTIMATED DOWNTIME: 30 minutes

GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED:

• Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store)
  
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store)
  

DETAILS:
Hello everyone! We will be taking the multiplayer servers down for emergency maintenance starting in about half an hour from the time of this posting. During this time, you will still be able to launch the game, but will not be able to matchmake or access any other online features.

The downtime is expected to last thirty minutes. While the servers are down, we'll update this thread with any new information, updates, or changes to the schedule. This is also where we'll announce the all clear when the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience!

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Tune in LIVE to the Inside Xbox presentation, coming to you from the X019 show floor in London, England! Join us online this Thursday, November 14 starting at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM UTC to view all the key moments live on Mixer, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Twitch:

• Xbox on Mixer
• Xbox on YouTube
• Xbox on Twitter
• Xbox on Facebook
• Xbox on Twitch

You can also join the official Age of Empires Discord server to discuss the announcements as they happen:

• Age of Empires Discord

For more information about X019, visit the official site.

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The team at Microsoft is proud to announce the launch of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on the Microsoft Store, Steam, and for subscribers to Xbox Game Pass for PC!

• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on Steam
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on the Microsoft Store

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is the new, lovingly remastered version of the legendary real-time strategy game inspired by the annals of human history! Relive the most glorious battles of history with all-new graphics, music, sound, and more.

Pick up your copy today, and then come join the discussion on our official social channels:

• Age of Empires on Twitter
• Age of Empires on Facebook
• Age of Empires on Discord
• Age of Empires Forums
• Age of Empires on Instagram

Visit our support page for some of the most common issues and troubleshooting tips to help you get started in the game:

• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — Support FAQ

We'll see you on the battlefield! ⚔

AoE II: DE Pre-Load is live!

Start your download now so you can get into the game quicker tomorrow.


The game is releasing at the same time worldwide. Check the map for release time for your region.

Want to win a pre-order copy of the newly released Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on Steam or the Microsoft Store?

Throughout the week of Gamescom (August 20 – 24), we will be giving away keys to members of the official Age of Empires Discord, for followers of Age of Empires on Twitter, and during our weekly livestream this Thursday, August 22.

Be sure to join and follow our official channels so you don't miss a single giveaway!

• Age of Empires on Discord
• Age of Empires on Twitter
• Age of Empires on Mixer

Toss us a follow, come say hello, and join the rest of the Age community in celebrating the return of Age of Empires! (And be sure to stick around for more key giveaways in the future!)

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—The Age of Empires Team