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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 which to look forward in today’s build, here’s some of the big highlights coming with this month’s update:
  • Xbox Celebration event!
  • Balance changes!
  • Bug fixes based on your feedback!

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.

This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!

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Thanks 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

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◆ UPDATE 78174◆
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BUILD SPOTLIGHT


[h2]Xbox Celebration Event[/h2]
[h3]           🤍March 7 through March 21🤍[/h3]

Hello and welcome to the next event for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! We are welcoming Xbox players to the community in this new Age. Gbetos and Teutonic Knights are dusting off their Siege Towers and monks are polishing up Relics: everyone is ready to join the party in the Xbox Celebration Event!



New Rewards!
TODAY through March 21st, complete the in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards!



[h3]Event F.A.Q.[/h3]

🢂 Q: Do I have to complete the challenges on consecutive days?
[expand]While challenges don’t have to be completed on consecutive days, only one challenge can be completed per day.

This means that you will need to play at least five different days to complete all of the challenges.
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🢂 Q: When is the last day I can complete the daily challenges?
[expand]The Xbox Celebration Event concludes March 21st.
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🢂 Q: What do I do if I accidentally unsubscribe from a special mod?
[expand]No problem! All you need to do is click your Profile Icon on the main menu, select Event Mods (under Collection), and then check the unlocked event mod you want to enable!
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🢂 Q: How do I change my profile icon?
[expand]You can update your profile icon in your profile:
  1. On the main menu, click the Profile Icon next to your name.
  2. You should now be in the Profile Icons tab under Collections.
  3. Select your favorite icon, then click the Select Icon button to lock in your choice.
  4. You’re done!

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🢂 Q: How do I download and enable mods?
[expand]For information about how to subscribe to and prioritize your mods, visit this article.
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This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!

[h3]:alertalert: DISCLAIMER[/h3]This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence.

For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels.


[h2]Hotfix 78757[/h2]
[h3]Xbox[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue where villagers would stop their automated tasks to help build when queueing multiple buildings, requiring the player to re-assign all villagers.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Update 77209



Yesterday's update (77209) has been rolled back for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition due to performance issues. Our villagers are working double time preparing a patch for next week!

A new Public Update Preview is planned for Steam users today with the planned fixes.
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For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels.

Server Maintenance - Wednesday, February 15



WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Wednesday, February 15 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 22:00 UTC (Countdown)
EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS

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

[h3]DETAILS[/h3]This coming Wednesday, February 15th, 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!

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!

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Server Maintenance - Wednesday, January 18



WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Wednesday, January 18 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 22:00 UTC (Countdown)
EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS

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

[h3]DETAILS[/h3]This coming Wednesday, January 18th, 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!