Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition News

WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Wednesday, July 6 @ 2:00p PT / 5:00p ET / 21:00 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, July 6th, 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!

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, June 28 to Tuesday, July 12

This week's 1v1 Community Map Picks are in BOLD.

This week's TG Community Map Picks are in BOLD.

Come dive into to another exciting release for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! This is a small update, but we’ve got some nice bug and pathfinding fixes! Be sure to dig down into the post below to get all of the juicy 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!

READ MORE HERE!

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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 63482◆

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[h2]AI[/h2]

[h3]Pathfinding[/h3]

• Villagers shall no longer go idle when gathering resources near walls.
  
• Villagers no longer get stuck while gathering wood in certain circumstances.
  
• Fixed an issue where Villagers sometimes weren’t going back to work properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where Cavalry occasionally stops attacking enemy units.
  
• Fixed an issue where units in formations would try to garrison into a building even if they couldn’t.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where units were unable to pass through a wall that was previously destroyed.
  
• Fixed a rare issue where units clipped with a tree and crossed it.
  

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!

READ MORE HERE!

[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.

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Today's hotfix fixes a bug to Regicide game mode, where the player was unable to Garrison their King in buildings. This bug has been fixed and Kings can now garrison in buildings again as expected.

After a month of action, the Battle of Africa 3 tournament is coming to an exciting end! Out of forty teams, only four remain to battle it out for a chance at the crown: Aftermath, GamerLegion, Suomi, and Los Machos.

Recently, Battle of Africa has become one of the biggest team game events in Age of Empires II. Its trademarks include a unique 3v3 format plus a diverse set of maps which often leads to unpredictable, strategy-driven gameplay.


[h3]Aftermath (Hera, Liereyy, MbL, Nicov, Hearttt)[/h3]

The team was formed just before Battle of Africa 1. Consisting of some of the best players in the World, their goal was to challenge the dominance of the “TyRanTs” who had been reigning for the last few years. After a dominant performance in the group stage, the team lost the final to their rivals in Battle of Africa 1 but found their redemption in an grueling 5-4 win in the final of Battle of Africa 2. In the current edition of the tournament, the team looks to be in terrifying shape. Aftermath has not yet lost a single game.

[h3]GamerLegion (The Viper, TaToH, DauT, JorDan[/h3]
The legendary team, formerly known as TyRanT and Team Secret won the first Battle of Africa tournament and lost in the final of the second edition. Now the squad is looking to reclaim their title and prove once more that they're the best team in the world. Similar to their main rivals, the team has been increasing the pace as the tournament progresses and looks to be in top shape.

[h3]Suomi (TheMax, Villese, Zuppi, Rubenstock)[/h3]

When it comes to team games “the Finns” were always known for their great strategies and fantastic coordination. In the last several years the team has constantly found a spot in the top four, and many think it is now the time Suomi claims the biggest team games title.

[h3]Los Machos (dogao, miguel,slam) [/h3]

The two Brazilians, dogao and miguel, are one of the most successful duos in Age of Empires II history. Nations Cup winners with Brazil, they have performed well together in different events over the years. When it comes to Battle of Africa tournaments, they are always looking for their best partner in crime. This year this is GamerLegion`s Slam. With their performance so far “Los Machos” look to have found the right formula.

How to Watch

With four very strong contenders remaining, this weekend will be action-packed! You can catch the Battle of Africa 3 semifinals and the grand final Saturday and Sunday live 15:00 GMT.
Watch Here!

Summer is here and Steam has your back! The Steam Summer Sale is on now with discounts on all your favorite Age titles, plus 25% off Age of Empires IV! Grab your sunblock and your computer – the Steam Summer Sale is here for all that summertime fun! Don’t miss out – sale ends July 7!

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