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!

It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks.

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, May 15 (or 3:00p Eastern / 19:00 UTC), so be sure to cast your vote and check back to see which maps emerge victorious!

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!

It’s that time again! Visit the official Age of Empires forum to vote for your Ranked map pool for the next two weeks.

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, May 1 (or 3:00p Eastern / 19:00 UTC), so be sure to cast your vote and check back to see which maps emerge victorious!

It is time to explore history in all of its epic moments – the newest DLC is now live! Dynasties of India – the exciting third expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is available now! There is so much to delve into with three unique civilizations, exciting campaigns, and a long list of achievements to conquer.

For more information, click on the links below! See you in battle!

More About the DLC Patch Notes Exclusive Previews From Creators



As a bonus, starting TODAY at 4pm PT (23:00 UTC) the Dynasties of India Event will be available with some fun new challenges and rewards! Grab the nearest armored elephants for battle – you won’t want to miss out on all the fun with the newest DLC!

NOW through May 13th, complete the in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards!

Each of the following challenges must be unlocked in order and on separate days:


Remember: if you sign in to Xbox Live at any point during the event, you get to keep all the mods and profile icons you unlock! Sign in, earn your rewards, and enjoy!

—The Age of Empires Team

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Come dive into to another fun-filled release with updates, balance changes, bug fixes PLUS an all new DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition!

We’re excited to introduce Dynasties of India with brand new campaigns, three unique civilizations, and so much more! Explore the epic moments of history and take a quick look at some of the changes coming with the upcoming update:

• Dynasties of India Expansion!
  
• Three new civilizations – each including new unique units and technologies
  
• Three new campaigns spanning across India
  
• 23 new achievements
  
• Dynasties of India event!
  
• A huge list of fixes based on your feedback!

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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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is celebrating the exciting release of Dynasties of India!

Gear up and come join in – we are bringing you a new set of challenges! Grab the nearest armored elephants for battle – you won’t want to miss out on all the fun with the newest DLC!

Starting April 28th through May 13th, complete the in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards!

Each of the following challenges must be unlocked in order and on separate days:


Remember: if you sign in to Xbox Live at any point during the event, you get to keep all the mods and profile icons you unlock! Sign in, earn your rewards, and enjoy!

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!

:alertalert: DISCLAIMER

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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• Fixed a crash in Custom Ranked Deathmatch that was interfering with matches starting
  
• Resolved an issue with Mods that was causing a crash during Civ selection when certain Mods were enabled
  
• Fixed a crash in the Ranked matchmaking screen

Starting TODAY, some of your favorite content creators are ready to show YOU an exclusive preview of the upcoming DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dynasties of India.

Want to know more about the upcoming addition of the Bengalis, Dravidians and Gurjaras civilizations? Well we have fantastic news for you, some of your favorite content creators have be granted early access to the Dynasties of India DLC. You’ll be getting a sneak preview of the exclusive units, civilization bonuses and other new additions ahead of release!

Take a peak at the brand-new content, ask questions, and support your fellow Age of Empires II: DE streamers and content creators below!



The Dynasties of India Content Creator Preview will provide you with all matter of information and excitement on the lead up to launch.

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Explore history in all of its epic moments in Dynasties of India – the exciting third expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It is available now for pre-order or to add to your wishlist – we know you’ve been waiting! Here are some of the new features you can expect:

• Three new civilizations for you to master and challenge your friends, each including new unique units and technologies.
  
• Battle your way through three new campaigns spanning across India, uncover betrayals and reclaim your lands while immersing yourself in the stories of history.
  
• Earn 23 new achievements on your Xbox or Steam account! Full list below.

Dynasties of India will be released on Steam on April 28, 2022!

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Navigate the winding rivers and dense jungles of Bengal as you build a thriving economy to fuel unstoppable armies of elephants. The Bengali unique unit is the Ratha, a sturdy chariot that can switch between melee and ranged attack modes.

The Bengalis focus on elephant and naval units. Bengali elephants, in addition to benefiting from a strong technology tree, are more resistant to anti-elephant bonus damage than those of other civilizations. Additionally, their attack speed can be boosted by researching the unique technology Paiks, which also improves Rathas. Bengali ships regenerate hitpoints, increasing their longevity. These strengths are built on the back of a strong economy.

Bengali Town Centers automatically spawn additional Villagers whenever each next Age is reached, and the Bengalis can support a larger economy after researching the unique technology Mahayana, which reduces the amount of population space that each Villager takes up. Finally, Bengali trade units and those of their allies generate food in addition to the gold that is accumulated during each trip to/from an allied Market.

▶︎ CIVILIZATION BONUSES

• Elephant units receive 25% less bonus damage and are more resistant to conversion.
  
• Town Centers spawn 2 Villagers when the next Age is reached.
  
• Ships regenerate 15 HP per minute.

▶︎ UNIQUE UNITS, BUILDINGS, AND TECHNOLOGIES
Unique Units

• Ratha – Bengali unique chariot that can switch between melee and ranged attacks. Strong vs. infantry. Weak vs. Skirmishers and Camel Riders.
  
• Armored Elephant – Anti-building cavalry unit. Resistant to most ranged attacks. Weak vs. melee units. Cannot be converted by enemy Monks from distance.

Unique Techs

• Paiks (Rathas and elephant units attack 20% faster)
  
• Mahayana (Villagers take 10% less population space)

Team Bonus: Trade units yield 10% food in addition to gold

Seize control of the lucrative Indian Ocean trade routes and utilize advanced metallurgy as you build one of the wealthiest sea empires of medieval Asia. The Dravidian unique units are the Urumi Swordsman, a warrior wielding a scathing flexible sword, and the Thirisadai, a massive vessel that dominates the high seas.

The Dravidians focus on infantry and naval units. Cheaper Barracks technologies, a strong technology tree, the devastating Urumi Swordsman unique unit, and the unique technology Wootz Steel — which causes infantry and cavalry attacks to ignore the armor of enemy units — make Dravidian infantry among the most formidable in the game. In addition to being able to access the powerful Thirisadai, Dravidian naval power is augmented by increased carry capacity for Fishing Ships and Fishermen, as well as the fact that their Docks and those of their allies provide additional population room.

However, another Dravidian trademark is pure versatility. Upon advancing to each next Age, the Dravidians receive 200 additional wood that can be put towards a variety of uses and strategies. Their Skirmishers and Elephant Archers fire faster, making them more effective in combat. Additionally, their elephant units will regenerate hit points once the unique technology Medical Corps is researched, increasing their longevity.

▶︎ CIVILIZATION BONUSES

• Receive +200 wood when advancing to the next age.
  
• Fishermen and Fishing Ships carry +15.
  
• Barracks technologies cost -50%.
  
• Skirmishers and Elephant Archers attack 25% faster.

▶︎ UNIQUE UNITS, BUILDINGS, AND TECHNOLOGIES
Unique Units

• Urumi Swordsman – Dravidian unique infantry unit which can charge its attack. Strong vs. buildings and infantry. Weak vs. archers at long range.
  
• Armored Elephant – Anti-building cavalry unit. Resistant to most ranged attacks. Weak vs. melee units. Cannot be converted by enemy Monks from distance.
  
• Thirisadai – Dravidian unique warship that fires multiple projectiles. Strong vs. warships.

Unique Techs

• Medical Corps (Elephant units regenerate 20 HP per minute)
  
• Wootz Steel (Infantry and cavalry attacks ignore armor)

Team Bonus: Team Bonus: Docks provide +5 population room

Ride swift mounts across the fertile fields and open plains of western India and unleash diverse armies of sturdy warriors upon your enemies. The Gurjara unique units are the Shrivamsha Rider, a speedy cavalry unit that can dodge enemy attacks, and the Chakram Thrower, an infantry unit that unleashes volleys of deadly metal discs.

The Gurjaras also begin the game with a Camel Scout instead of a Scout Cavalry, and can train more Camel Scouts starting in the Feudal Age.The Gurjaras focus on cavalry and camelry. Their mounted units deal additional bonus damage against the enemy units that they counter, while their camelry and elephants — and those of their teammates — also train faster. Gurjara camelry also benefit from additional armor once the unique technology Frontier Guards is researched.

The Gurjaras also benefit from a variety of useful economic bonuses. They begin the game with two additional Forage Bushes near their Town Center, and they can garrison livestock inside of Mills to slowly but indefinitely generate food instead of slaughtering them with Villagers. Gurjara Docks can be garrisoned by Fishing Ships, allowing theirs and those of their allies to take refuge when under attack. Finally, researching the unique technology Kshatriyas reduces the food cost of all military units, making them more affordable and easy to mass.

▶︎ CIVILIZATION BONUSES

• Start with 2 Forage Bushes
  
• Can garrison Mills with livestock to produce food
  
• Mounted units deal +50% bonus damage
  
• Can garrison Docks with Fishing Ships

▶︎ UNIQUE UNITS, BUILDINGS, AND TECHNOLOGIES
Unique Units

• Chakram Thrower – Gurjara unique infantry unit with ranged melee attack. Strong vs. infantry. Weak vs. archers and siege weapons.
  
• Shrivamsha Rider – Gurjara unique light cavalry unit which can dodge projectiles. Strong vs. archers. Weak vs. Pikemen and Camel Riders.
  
• Camel Scout – Gurjara unique scout unit. Strong vs. cavalry. Weak vs. Pikemen, Monks, and archers.
  
• Armored Elephant – Anti-building cavalry unit. Resistant to most ranged attacks. Weak vs. melee units. Cannot be converted by enemy Monks from distance.

Unique Techs

• Kshatriyas (Military units cost -25% food)
  
• Frontier Guards (Camel Riders and Elephant Archers +4 melee armor)

Team Bonus: Camel and elephant units created 25% faster

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Nearly a century after Tamerlane’s death, his descendants are still fighting for supremacy in Transoxiana and Persia. The youngest among them is Zahir ud-Din Muhammad – also known as Babur, ‘the tiger’. He dreams of restoring the crumbled empire, but another wave of invading horsemen from the northern steppes is about to change everything. In this campaign, you will play as the Tatars and Hindustanis.


The dread of inevitable corruption plagues the ambitious Rajendra Chola as he navigates the harsh political climate of south India. Can Rajendra escape moral decay as he expands the empire that he inherited from his father, or is his fear of corruption the true enemy within? In this campaign, you will play as the Dravidians.


Guided by the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, Devapala rules a rich and vibrant empire. However, as dangerous rivals threaten his realm, the ambitious emperor finds it increasingly difficult to balance his policies with his morals. Will the ends ultimately justify the means, or will Devapala’s quest for his own enlightenment and that of his subjects fail? In this campaign, you will play as the Bengalis.

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Stake your claim to populous, diverse lands and lucrative trade routes as you parry foreign invasions – or step into the invader’s shoes yourself. The Hindustani unique units are the Ghulam, a heavily armored infantry unit adept against masses of archers, and the Imperial Camel Rider, a powerful unique upgrade to the Heavy Camel Rider.

The Hindustanis focus on camelry and gunpowder units. Their camelry attack faster than those of other civilizations and deal additional damage to buildings, while their gunpowder units are more heavily armored than their counterparts. The Hindustanis can also research the unique technology Shatagni, which increases the range of Hand Cannoneers.

The Hindustanis also have an excellent economy. Their Villagers are less expensive than those of other civilizations, and the unique technology Grand Trunk Road boosts all sources of gold income. Additionally, they can construct the Caravanserai, a building that heals and increases the speed of trade units within its vicinity.

This civ is available to play without purchase of Dynasties of India.

▶︎ CIVILIZATION BONUSES

• Villagers cost -10% Dark, -15% Feudal, -20% Castle, -25% Imperial Age
  
• Camel Riders attack 25% faster
  
• Gunpowder units +1/+1P armor
  
• Can build Caravanserai in Imperial Age

▶︎ UNIQUE UNITS, BUILDINGS, AND TECHNOLOGIES
Unique Units

• Ghulam – Hindustani unique infantry unit that thrusts its spear through multiple targets. Strong vs. archers. Weak vs. cavalry.
  
• Imperial Camel Rider (camel rider)

Unique Buildings:

• Caravanserai – Economic building. Heals and increases speed of Trade Carts in a 10 tile radius. Unique building of the Hindustanis.

Unique Techs

• Grand Trunk Road (All gold income 10% faster)
  
• Shatagni (Hand Cannoneers +2 range)

Team Bonus: Camel and light cavalry units +2 attack vs. buildings

Pre-order the Dynasties of India today and be ready to conquer your opponents with the Bengalis, Dravidians and Gurjaras as you guide your forces across India on April 28, 2022!

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Spring has sprung and with it some great deals on all your favorite Age of Empires titles! Enjoy savings on all the Definitive Edition games, plus maybe pick up a copy of a DLC or two! Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Spring Sale now through April 15!

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Hosted by Age of Queens, the Queens’ Charity Clash continues with its final weekend of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition events: a Free-For-All, five back-to-back 1v1s, and for the grand finale: two sets of 1v1 featuring High Elo female players!

Read more about the month-long Women’s History Month fundraising event here: Announcing the Queens’ Charity Clash. Throughout the month women will be representing two charities: Girls Who Code and the Games and Online Harassment Hotline.

This is the FINAL weekend of Queens’ Charity Clash, and World’s Edge has a challenge to throw your way! World’s Edge will be matching all donations raised during the event up to $5,000! Age of Queens has raised $1,840 for these two charities so far, and you can tune in this weekend to help them reach their goal!

Click here to donate! Donations will be collected by Age of Queens throughout the month of March, and World’s Edge will be matching contributions up to $5,000! All contributions to the Age of Queens channel/PayPal during March will be distributed to the two charities. The total amount donated will be updated on the Age of Empires Women’s History Month Hub!

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