The Red Bull Wololo tournament is back in 2024 with Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado – when new legends will soon be forged through the fires of competition. Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will take place at Castillo de Almodóvar del Río in Spain – summoning the fiercest Age of Empires champions to challenge the reigning kings of the castle for their crown.

All are welcome to test their mettle – from seasoned veterans to those who wish to try their luck in a tournament for the very first time.

Plus, with over twenty-five years of legendary battles in the Age of Empires franchise, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will comprise of four titles in which competitors will be able to prove themselves worthy:

• Age of Empires – Played using Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Return of Rome
  
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
  
• Age of Empires IV
  
• Age of Mythology: Retold

This year, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will also tread the land of gods, legends and mythical beings in the first-ever competition in Age of Mythology: Retold.

The qualification trials will soon commence, allowing fearless contenders the chance to enter through the mighty castle gates at Castillo de Almodóvar del Río. Those who succeed will join us for the main event starting on October 3rd! Days of fierce battles will end with four champions proudly taking their new thrones on October 6th.

You’ll be guided through the spectacle by the most beloved faces in the community, and you can catch the main event live on the Red Bull Gaming YouTube and Twitch channels. Whether you plan to witness the showdown from home or from the castle grounds, there will be plenty of action and activities for fans to enjoy.

Read the full announcement from Red Bull here.

Looking Back at Red Bull Wololo

History trembles with the weight of legendary battles won and lost since the very first Red Bull Wololo tournament in 2020. Let us take a glance back through the ages and see how it all began.

Spoilers below from the past Red Bull Wololo Tournaments!

The First One

From the first spark of Red Bull Wololo, it was evident that we were witnessing something unique. The tournament was one of the first of its kind to utilise the newly added “Empire Wars” game mode, which allowed for more fast-paced and thrilling games, captivating audiences worldwide. With a prize pool of over $22,000.00, the competition was fierce. After an exhilarating grand final between TheViper and Mr_Yo, the first-ever Red Bull Wololo champion Mr_Yo was crowned.

Red Bull Wololo II

It wasn’t long before the flames were reignited and Red Bull Wololo II was announced, but this time, the stakes were higher than ever with $30,000.00 on the line. The tournament proved that anything was possible – expectations and player seeding meant nothing in the level of competition we were witnessing. The games were sharper, the show was greater, and the competition was blazing with two new finalists. Liereyy and Hera both met in the grand final after fighting through the many challengers on their path, before ultimately Liereyy was crowned as the champion of Red Bull Wololo II.

Red Bull Wololo III

With Red Bull Wololo III, we saw the tournament format evolve. The thrill of group stages and nail-biting eliminations pushed the players to their limits. In an unforgettable final between DauT and Liereyy, expectations were deified and DauT snatched victory from one of the most highly-regarded players in Age of Empires.

Red Bull Wololo IV

Red Bull Wololo IV embraced the epic Viking spirit with a diverse set of themed maps; players were transported to a world of longships and brutal raids. Sixteen entered the fray, but only one could reign supreme. Yet, through the chaos, Hera and Liereyy met again. As the dust settled, through their undeniable dominance the Red Bull Wololo throne was reclaimed by Liereyy.

Red Bull Wololo: Enthrone

History changed forever with Red Bull Wololo: Enthrone, the fifth iteration of the event. The legendary Heidelberg Castle became the battleground for this breathtaking tournament. The Red Bull Wololo had outgrown its online roots and became a spectacle with players battling against each other face-to-face, in the confines of the castle walls. This was where TheViper challenged Liereyy for his crown, and after uncontested strategic brilliance, TheViper ascended, becoming our Red Bull Wololo champion.

Red Bull Wololo: Legacy

In 2022, another siege was on the horizon. Red Bull Wololo: Legacy, the sixth iteration. In a celebration of multiple games in the franchise, we witnessed a display of dominance across several titles, once more, in the grand Castle of Heidelberg. The roar of a first-ever live audience fueling the players of Age of Empires, II, and IV. Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng, TaToH, and MarineLord, each a titan of their chosen title, emerged victorious.

We hope you enjoyed this quick recap of past Red Bull Wololo events. You’ll be able to watch the upcoming Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado on the Red Bull Gaming YouTube and Twitch channels. We hope to see you there!

Want to play some Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, but don’t want to commit to a normal match and still have fun with your friends? This is the perfect time to check out some of the incredible Custom Scenarios the community has developed over the last 20+ years.

Custom Scenarios are alternative game modes, with different objectives and rules than traditional play. Here are three incredibly fun and accessible Custom Scenarios created inside the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Scenario Editor and are a blast to play!

[expand type=details]Installing a Custom Scenario is essentially the same as installing a Custom Campaign. Once you’ve done it a few times, it’s extremely easy.

1. From the Main Menu, select the Gear Icon in the top right of the screen, near your profile icon. A new Menu will then appear, select the ‘Mods’ option.
   
2. This will take you to the Mod Manager. From here at the top of the screen, select ‘Browse Mods’.
   
3. Then on the right of the search bar, you have a drop-down menu you can click on to filter the type of mods being shown. Click the Scenario option.
   
4. Now you have a gigantic list of all the community created Custom Scenarios and scenarios available to be downloaded and played. You can sort these by clicking on the Name, Date Created, Last Updated or DL (Download) text. If you’re just getting started, we recommend sorting by DL.
   
5. When you select a Custom Scenario, you’ll get a small description on the right of the screen. Once you’ve found a Custom Scenario you like the description of, while you have it selected, click the Subscribe button at the bottom of your screen and it will begin downloading and installing.
   
6. Once the Custom Scenario has been downloaded and installed, which is indicated by a Tick next to the name, return to the Main Menu. Then select the Multiplier option and select Host Game to create a Lobby. Then for Game Mode, select Custom Scenario which will take you to a list of your subscribed Custom Scenarios.
   
7. Click the Custom Scenario you wish to play and you’re ready to go!

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Roll The Dice by AzZzru & Deadly Weed

Roll the Dice is a low stress and chaotic Custom Scenario for up to 8 players, creating fun moments through random chance and crazy abilities.

At the beginning, each players spawns with a random unit, this could be anything from a humble Spearman, to a slow but powerful Teutonic Knight or even a mighty Hero unit. Your mission is to destroy the Outpost of each other player (or opposing team) at the center of the map.

Defeating your opponents randomly generated units will unlock Trade Carts, which can be exchange for upgrades at the store to power up your units, repair your Outpost or other incredible effects: such as inflicting huge amounts of damage to another player. Once there is only a single outpost (or a single team of outposts) remaining, the game is over and the team with the remaining outposts wins the game.

Roll the Dice naturally creates fun and laughter, plus due to the random element, can’t be taken too seriously.

Castle Blood Automatic by Tenchy

Special thanks to: +Saint_Fork, [s1L3nt]DoMiNaTIoN, (agemania)GoD_Mith, (agemania)[NoD]_GhostI3en, Pine

Brought to Definitive Edition by Alian713.

Castle Blood Automatic is an enjoyable and intense 4v4 Custom Scenario that focuses nearly entirely on huge military engagements.

Each player begins with a fortress consisting of four Watch Towers, four Castles, Fortified Walls and two Gates. Your goal is to destroy your opponents fortress, however the twist is your Castles will automatically spawn your civilizations Unique Unit to do it with – see where the game modes get’s it’s name?

As you defeat more of your opponents units your civilization will advance through the ages, rewarding you with upgrades to make use of. When you raze a building or Gate you’ll be rewarded with Villagers who can construct buildings, to utilize the vast amount of resources you begin with. Greatly expanding your military options for pushing your opponents.

This results in massive battles between unique units, and as more Villagers become available huge armies clashing until the final opponent’s Castle is razed, ending the game.

Dodgeball by _MELEE_Master_ & [Eot_]_Master_G

Special thanks to: Rambit & [ViCiouS] Donnie
Brought to Definitive Edition by Alian713.

Dodgeball is one of the less intensive Custom Scenario, but still provides huge moments of laughter.

In a game of Dodgeball, each player spawns with a Bombard Cannon and earns points by using the ‘Attack Ground’ option to defeat their opponents Bombard Cannons. For each Bombard Cannon you destroy, your team will earn a point, easy as that!

Like traditional Dodgeball, the play space is marked out – ensure you read the instructions and don’t out of bounds. Friendly fire is also a factor, be careful with your shots! Each match is played to either 11 or 21 points, selected at the start of the game and results in frantic micromanagement, trying to avoid your opponents' shots while trying to line them up.

We hope we’ve inspired you to grab some friends and try something different – now it’s time to start downloading and get playing!

Let us know which Custom Scenarios you’ve enjoyed the most and please leave a recommendation for others to try!

Fetch the ropes, hoist the sails and man the oars, we're going fishing!

The newest Custom Map Challenge Mercantilism by GamerLegion puts you in the role of an aspiring fish trade company. Your goal is to revolutionize the fish trade in the contested areas of the Indonesian archipelago. Conquer fishing grounds, defend your company, trade and let your profits skyrocket.

Submit your runs on the GL Discord in order to participate in the challenge and take your shot at the 200€ prize pool!

Today’s Hotfix contains bugfixes from Update 108769.
Thank you 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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Build Spotlight

• Fixed an issue where using the "Drop Off" command under certain circumstances could cause villagers to "hunt" trees down and gather food from them.
  
• Hunters will no longer turn into Lumberjacks after dropping off food manually by right-clicking the Town Center.
  
• After depleting a Boar, Hunters will no longer automatically hunt another live Boar if the “Drop Off” resources command was used.
  
• After depleting a Sheep, Shepherds will automatically go to another Sheep even if “Drop Off” command was used.
  
• After using the “Drop Off” or “Back to Work” commands, villagers will go back to the same target they were previously working on, instead of picking a new one. If villagers were previously standing idle, they will go back to that location consistently.
  
• Return of Rome achievements should be triggering once again.

: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.

Introducing The Siege! Play 2v2, co-op vs AI, or solo vs AI as the Turks or the Byzantines during the epic Siege of Constantinople (1453). Play against other players or AI, or play solo on either side of the battle. The Turks must build up their army to take the Monument before time runs out, while the Byzantines have defenses but limited resources to hold on as long as they can - both battling it out in the massive and historically-inspired city of Constantinople!

If you love The Siege, the new Victors and Vanquished expansion includes two solo scenarios that expand on the battle with voice acting, extra objectives, scripted events, and more!

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Today’s small update contains bugfixes from Update 107882, plus, there’s a new limited-time scenario: The Siege!

Here’s what to expect in this release:

• solutions to recently reported hotkey issues
  
• fixes to remove exploits from the new Drop Off command
  
• bugfixes to the new Victors and Vanquished scenarios

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!

💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum
🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord

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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Build Spotlight

New! Limited-time Scenario: The Siege

Introducing The Siege, a new multiplayer limited-time scenario! Play 2v2, co-op vs AI, or solo vs AI as the Turks or Byzantines at the epic 1453 Siege of Constantinople.
Turks must build up their army to take the Monument before time runs out. Byzantines have defenses but limited resources to hold on as long as they can. Both sides do battle over the massive and historically-inspired city of Constantinople.
Play against other players, team up against the AI, or play solo as either side of the battle.
And if you love The Siege, the new Victors and Vanquished expansion includes two solo scenarios that expand on the battle with voice acting, more objectives, scripted events, and more!

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!

: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.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805510/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition__Victors_and_Vanquished/?beta=1

Hotfix 60305

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where using the "Drop Off" command under certain circumstances could cause villagers to "hunt" trees down and gather food from them.
  
• Hunters will no longer turn into Lumberjacks after dropping off food manually by right-clicking the Town Center.
  
• After depleting a Boar, Hunters will no longer automatically hunt another live Boar if the "Drop Off" resources command was used.
  
• After depleting a Sheep, Shepherds will automatically go to another Sheep even if "Drop Off" command was used.
  
• After using the "Drop Off" or "Back to Work" commands, villagers will go back to the same target they were previously working on, instead of picking a new one. If villagers were previously standing idle, they will go back to that location consistently.

Achievements

• Return of Rome achievements should be triggering once again.

With the latest update to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, everyone now has access to all of the wacky Event Reward Cheat Codes! Go crush your rival empires in ways they couldn't conceive of!



We've also added a new cheat code as well - Flemish Reformation! Give it a shot (or click the spoiler below to find out what it does)!

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There is no doubt that Carolus Magnus (Charles the Great), or Charlemagne as he is best known, embodied the “warrior king” ideal in Frankish culture. His newly-won empire stretched from parts of modern-day France to Germany, and all the way down to Italy and Spain.

But beyond the battlefield and his ever-growing empire, Charlemagne saw the value in important connections and those who could help unite his domain. He turned to the more influential, talented, and educated in his realm and beyond – bringing them all to his court and into his inner circle. Charlemagne’s retinue, who followed him on campaign, included Alcuin of York, Theodulf of Orléans, Paul the Deacon, and Petrus Grammaticus. What followed came a revival in culture, architecture, and learning known as the Carolingian Renaissance.

To advance to the Imperial Age in the Charlemagne (768) scenario in the new Victors and Vanquished DLC, you will be required to find these Four Scholars. Will you be able to find them without our help?

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Originally from Northumbria, Alcuin was a monk at the cathedral school in York. When visiting Rome, he happened to meet Charlemagne, and Alcuin so impressed the king that he was invited to court and to his palace at Aachen. There, Alcuin became one of the leading scholars and teachers of his day, establishing a palace school for the sons of nobility (he was also Charlemagne’s teacher!), as well as a library. He brought with him educational standardization, liturgical reforms, and functioned as an ambassador due to his many connections in England and elsewhere. He was integral in spreading the more readable and standardized script called Carolingian miniscule throughout the empire, which made communication more efficient and served to further unite Charlemagne’s new empire.

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Hailing from Visigothic Spain, Theodulf was attracted to Charlemagne’s growing court. Eventually recognized for his scholarly talents, Theodulf was appointed as Bishop of Orléans, where he established a cathedral school, and expanded the library and scriptorium. For Charlemagne, Theodulf was as an important agent of cultural and religious change, corresponding with numerous prominent bishops. He was concerned with church reform, wrote poetry, built new churches, patronized the arts, and was even the chief architect for Charlemagne’s chapel at Aachen. By 804, he succeeded Alcuin as Charlemagne’s chief theological advisor, and even wielded influence with Charlemagne’s heir, Louis the Pious.

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Paul the Deacon originally served as an advisor under the Lombard king, Desiderius. When Charlemagne conquered and annexed Lombardy, Paul’s brother was involved in a plot and imprisoned. Paul wrote to Charlemagne to release his brother, and in exchange, Charlemagne invited Paul to court. Paul participated with the other scholars involved in the palace school, wrote homilies, and exchanged ideas at the king’s court. Eventually, he returned to Italy and retired to the Abbey of Monte Cassino, where he wrote his very famous History of the Lombards.

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Also known as Peter of Pisa, he was summoned to Charlemagne’s court along with Paul the Deacon. His primary role? Latin teacher to Charlemagne himself! He was extremely influential in shaping Latin grammar and Latin education in this period. He also wrote poetry praising Charlemagne, and even exchanged riddles with him.

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Charlemagne understood the importance of his scholars, the court they built, and the role of the church and education to centralize power, which culminated in his investment by the Pope as the first Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day, 800 CE.

Check out the newest Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition DLC, Victors and Vanquished to play the Charlemagne scenario. Can you find all Four Scholars without our help?

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Spring is in the air 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 March 21st at 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC).

The newest DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available on Steam!

Victors and Vanquished lets you tell your own story like never before, and features 14 UGC-inspired and fully-updated, polished, and supported scenarios plus 5 exclusive all-new scenarios. Each scenario has been updated with full, professional voice acting, music, rebalancing, bugfixes, achievements, and quality of life improvements.

From migration mechanics to choosing your own faction, each scenario provides a new way to play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.


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