Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition News

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 post, we decided to make a show of it! We’re excited to announce the “New Year, New Age” livestream on February 23rd at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET / 18:00 UTC).

With so much to come in 2024, we want to show our players around the world what to expect from the Age of Empires franchise this year. We’ll be revealing more information on some of our most anticipated titles for 2024 – so expect to see a sneak peek of Age of Mythology: Retold and a first look at Age of Empires Mobile. If you’re eager to know what’s next for our games already in your library, don’t worry, we’ll have updates for those titles too.

• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: We’ll reveal a brand-new campaign-focused expansion and an extended look at exclusive gameplay.
  
• Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition: After giving our players a new way to play for free in 2023, we are excited to reveal a new DLC with new civilizations.
  
• Age of Empires IV: Coming off our best-selling expansion ever with The Sultans Ascend, we will share updates on an upcoming brand-new season and a new in-game reward.
  
• Age of Empires Mobile: TiMi Studio Group, the award-winning developer, will share a first-time look at gameplay and give us a behind the scenes look into their studio. The team will share their passion for Age of Empires and their vision to bring the franchise to new and existing fans alike.
  
• Age of Mythology: Retold: The team will take us behind the curtain in the studio to show how they are developing this beloved game for a new, modern experience. Fans can expect a unique unveiling of a few mythological creatures that you won’t want to miss.
  

Lastly, making a return appearance after hosting our 25th anniversary show, Welyn, will be streaming the event on his Twitch channel. He’ll give his expert impressions and reactions to all the news, reveals, teases and gameplay.

Mark your calendars for February 23rd at 10:00 am PT to watch on the channels listed below:

• Welyn’s Twitch
  
• Age of Empires Twitch
• Age of Empires YouTube
  
• Age of Empires Steam Page
• Age of Empires.com

We’re so grateful to get to spend another year bringing established and new players all over the world more Age of Empires content. We hope you’ll join us at New Year, New Age as we take a look at what’s to come.

Stay tuned to Age of Empires channels for more details about the show over the next coming weeks.

See you there!

For more Age of Empires information, visit www.ageofempires.com

WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Wednesday, January 17 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 22:00 UTC (Countdown)
EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS

[h3]GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED[/h3]

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

[h3]OBJECTIVES[/h3]

• Routine server updates and maintenance.

[h3]DETAILS[/h3]This coming Wednesday, January 17th, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for regular maintenance. Please note:

• Ranked matchmaking will disabled exactly one hour before the maintenance window to prevent disruption to newly-formed matches.
  
  
• Any matches still in progress at the start of the maintenance window will be disrupted when it begins.
  
  
• DURING THE MAINTENANCE WINDOW, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH THE GAME, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MATCHMAKE OR ACCESS ANY ONLINE FEATURES.

To prevent any interruptions, we recommend wrapping up any games at least 10 minutes before the maintenance window. The downtime is expected to last between 1 and 2 hours. You can watch 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!

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).

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[h2]Age of Empires IV[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/

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[h2]Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Lords_of_the_West/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557210/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dawn_of_the_Dukes/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1869820/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Dynasties_of_India/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2555420/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__The_Mountain_Royals/

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[h2]Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2477660/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition_Base_Game/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581450/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__United_States_Civilization/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581451/Age_of_Empires_III_DE__The_African_Royals/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817370/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Mexico_Civilization/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817361/Age_of_Empires_III_Definitive_Edition__Knights_of_the_Mediterranean/

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[h2]Age of Empires: Definitive Edition[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition/

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[h2]Age of Mythology[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/266840/Age_of_Mythology_Extended_Edition/

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 Babylon are now available for you to play and enjoy.

You can access the new campaigns by transitioning your game into Return of Rome, then navigating to Single Player and selecting the Campaigns option. From here, select the new ‘Return of Rome‘ tab on the side of the campaign menu.


You can read more details about the Glory of Greece and Voices of Babylon campaigns below!

[h3]All Campaigns Available in Return of Rome[/h3]

• Ascent of Egypt
  
• Trajan
  
• Pyrrhus of Epirus
  
• Sargon of Akkad
  
• The First Punic War
  
• Glory of Greece (NEW!)
• Voices of Babylon (NEW!)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/
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[h2]Glory of Greece[/h2]
Battle to establish the Greek Empire and create history as one of the world’s mightiest empires across 8 scenarios in the Glory of Greece campaign. Set out and earn the reputation of the Greek Empire, take command of the mighty armies of Alexander the Great, and topple the walls of Troy during the Trojan war!

Follow the Greeks from their Bronze Age beginnings to the height of the Hellenic era. Step into the sandals of famous Greek heroes like Achilles, Pericles, Xenophon, and Alexander the Great to build a civilization spanning the ancient world from the Mediterranean to India.

[h3]Glory of Greece Scenarios[/h3]

“War! The rivalry between Hellas and Persia has reignited after the irruption of the Macedonians into the region, and the Greeks have been united under you, Alexander of Macedon.”

[h3]=> Scenario List Here[/h3]
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1. Claiming Territory
   
2. Acropolis
   
3. The Conquest of Crete
   
4. The Trojan War
   
5. Colonization of Ionia
   
6. The Siege of Athens
   
7. Xenophon’s March
   
8. Alexander the Great

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[h2]Voices of Babylon[/h2]
Guide Babylon to power through her struggles, and onto greatness throughout 8 scenarios in the Voices of Babylon campaign. Persuade the neighboring fledgling empires to join you, through persuasion or conquest when necessary. Defend the frontier cities from raiders, and liberate Babylon from the oppression of Assyrian invaders!

For centuries, Babylon was the envy of the world. Her Hanging Gardens and eminent ziggurats inspired legends that echoed throughout the ages. Her greatest king, Hammurabi, gave the world its first law code. Lead this majestic city from its remarkable rise to its staggering fall, and restore it once again to greatness.

[h3]Voices of Babylon Scenarios[/h3]

“An Assyrian General named Tiglath-Pileser has rebelled against his king and has taken the throne. He is willing to support our new King Nabonassar to retake land lost to the Aramaeans, our common enemy.”

[h3]=> Scenario List Here[/h3]
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1. The Holy Man
   
2. The Tigris Valley
   
3. Lost
   
4. I Shall Return
   
5. The Great Hunt
   
6. The Caravan
   
7. Lord of the Euphrates
   
8. The Conquest of Nineveh

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We hope you enjoy the addition of the Glory of Greece and Voices of Babylon campaigns to Return of Rome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141580/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Return_of_Rome/

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 inspired art, and familiar Age situations.

Choose from three new cosmetic DLC packs from Steam and enjoy these incredible animated icons in your favorite game, or collect them all with a discount!

🎨 La Hire's Dry Humor
🎨 Joan's Marvelous Moving Masterpieces
🎨 Barbarossa's Barrel of Pickled Goods
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https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36502/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Animated_Icons_Bundle_Vol_1/