GamerLegion cordially invites you to enjoy the Noble Apartment Cup from December 15 to December 22 at the GamerLegion Gaming House in the heart of Berlin.
Ten of the world’s finest players will gather to compete in five intense rounds where strategy, skill, and precision will be put to the test. Each player will be aiming to secure their spot in the single elimination playoffs, but only one will lift the trophy and leave their mark on this prestigious tournament.

The Noble Apartment Cup promises to be a thrilling display of Age of Empires II at its highest level, featuring a newly refined draft system and a map pack that blends legacy favorites, tried and tested battlegrounds, and brand-new maps.

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Welcome to a minor update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition focused on a few stability fixes. 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.

💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum[forums.ageofempires.com]
🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord[discord.gg]

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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Game

Stability & Performance

• Addressed a crash that occurred during Pyres on the Coast.
  
• Fixed various OOS issues in multiplayer.

Xbox

• Addressed a crash related to players disconnecting while using voice chat.
  
• Fixed an issue where some players may not see recent changes to Victors And Vanquished campaigns.

Ongoing...

Investigation

As always, we are continuing to track issues reported by the community for future updates.

For other known issues, please visit this page[support.ageofempires.com] to see what’s being tracked!

: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.

Hello everyone!
Looking to see what's ahead for the next update? Try out the Public Update Preview Program for our upcoming December Patch.

This PUP contains fixes to address stability and out of sync issues in multiplayer games. You can help make our release even better by playing the test build and reporting any new issues encountered! You can provide feedback in our forums.

More information on December's Public Update Preview Program can be found here.

Please join us in strengthening the quality of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition by sharing your voice on the official 🛠 Public Update Preview forums. (Note that you must own the game and log in to Steam to access the PUP forum.)


Steam owners can download the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition PUP by following the instructions below:

1. Navigate to your Steam library and right click on Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.2. Select "Properties…" at the bottom of the menu.3. Select the "Betas" tab on the left.4. In the "Beta Participation" dropdown menu, select dec_pup.5. The build will begin downloading—once complete, you are ready to play!

We’re definitely listening, and looking for every opportunity to make this the game you love to play. :)

Thank you!

- The World's Edge Team

Leaves are starting to fall and temperatures are starting to cool - it's time to get started on your holiday shopping list too with the Steam Autumn Sale! Starting TODAY, save up to 75% on the Age of Empires franchise!

Don’t wait – discounts end December 4th at 10 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 18:00 UTC)! Complete your Age collection now!

Welcome to another exciting update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – including new editor and modding features, bug fixes based on your feedback, plus the newest DLC, Chronicles: Battle for Greece, has officially launched!

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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💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum[forums.ageofempires.com]🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord[discord.gg]

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

New DLC! Chronicles: Battle for Greece

Prepare to journey to the ancient world – Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Chronicles: Battle for Greece has officially launched! This DLC is an immersive narrative expansion that transports players to the world of classical antiquity and builds upon classic gameplay with a reimagined visual experience and a focus on epic, character-focused storytelling.

We have been thrilled to work with CaptureAge to present Battle for Greece, the first installment of Chronicles. This new epic narrative experience is a must-play for strategy lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

[www.ageofempires.com]

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!

[www.ageofempires.com]

: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.

Prepare to journey to the ancient world – Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Chronicles: Battle for Greece has officially launched! This DLC is an immersive narrative expansion that transports players to the world of classical antiquity and builds upon classic gameplay with a reimagined visual experience and a focus on epic, character-focused storytelling.

We have been thrilled to work with CaptureAge to present Battle for Greece, the first installment of Chronicles. This new epic narrative experience is a must-play for strategy lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Want more info? Read all about the naval overhaul, the history, and the narrative rework behind the scenes!

• New graphical models: including 55 new land units, 19 new naval units, and 85 new buildings
  
• A 21-scenario campaign covering over a century of history
  
• A fresh approach to storytelling with animated cutscenes, new music, and voice acting
  
• Three ancient civilizations: Achaemenids, Athenians and Spartans (not available in ranked play)
  
• Overhaul of naval combat: with six military ship types, including ramming and catapult ships
  
• Unique civilization mechanics: including customizable Town Centers and government policies
  
• … and much more!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805520/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__Chronicles_Battle_for_Greece/

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The first chapter, Battle for Greece, introduces three new civilizations: Achaemenids, Athenians, and Spartans – in a 21-scenario campaign, brought to life through engaging voice acting, animated cutscenes, and much more!
Find out more about the civilizations here!

Please Note: The Achaemenids, Athenians, and Spartans will NOT be available for Ranked Play.

How to Access Chronicles: Battle for GreeceChronicles: Battle for Greece is an immersive narrative expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition that transports players to the world of classical antiquity. When launching Age II: DE, select the Chronicles icon on the Main Menu to access this expansion.

What is the Grand Campaign?
Battle for Greece is the inaugural chapter in the Grand Campaign. This features a campaign spanning over a century of history, including the Ionian Revolt, the Greco-Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. Encounter iconic historical figures like Artemisia, Themistocles, and Brasidas, brought to life through engaging voice acting and animated cutscenes.

How to enable Antiquity Mode?
This mode can be selected in the Lobby and will enable Oysters and Wood Trading.

Why am I seeing Dark Ages when playing in Chronicles?
Only the Achaemenids, Athenians, and Spartans will have access to the Antiquity ages. Here is a guide of the equivalent ages.

Having trouble accessing Chronicles?
Follow the steps in the Trouble downloading an Age II: DE DLC[support.ageofempires.com] article.

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805520/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__Chronicles_Battle_for_Greece/

Today marks 5 years since we launched Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, breathing new life into the globally beloved game. Since then, the game and our player base have grown. In these first five years we’ve added:

• 7 DLC and 3 animated icons packs
  
• 10 civilizations to take into skirmish and ranked play
  
• 17 civilizations in the Return of Rome DLC
  
• 3 civilizations in the Chronicles: Battle for Greece DLC
  
• 16 campaigns
  
• 19 scenarios in Victors & Vanquished
  
• 21 scenarios in Chronicles: Battle for Greece DLC
  
• Multiple game modes – Empire Wars, Battle Royale & D3

We’ve also released almost 100 game updates, fixing bugs, improving play and adding new features.

To celebrate, starting today new players can purchase Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and will automatically receive three DLCs: Lords of the West, Dawn of the Dukes, and Dynasties of India. By combining these DLCs with the base game, we’re offering a more complete experience to newcomers for only $34.99 (USD, please check stores for your local price).

For players who already own Age of Empires II: DE on Steam, we want to thank you for playing with us these past five years by automatically gifting you any of the three mentioned DLCs that aren’t already in your collection. You can find instructions on downloading additional content on our Support Site.

How to enable Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition DLCs [support.ageofempires.com]

Lastly, today we’ve released our 7th DLC, a new narrative experience set in ancient history from our partner CaptureAge: Chronicles: Battle for Greece. You can learn more about the civilizations[www.ageofempires.com], narrative[www.ageofempires.com], naval changes[www.ageofempires.com] and more[www.ageofempires.com] on our dedicated pages at https://www.ageofempires.com/. Thank you for an amazing five years. There’s more to come….
Wololo!

One of the key goals with this DLC was to provide an engaging narrative experience, with memorable characters, beautiful presentation, and high-quality writing and voice acting. Below are just a few interesting ways CaptureAge approached the narrative – hope you like the results and are ready to jump into Chronicles: Battle for Greece on November 14!

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Chronicles: Battle for Greece is available for pre-order now on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox!
Pre-order now for 15% off, and play on November 14th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805520/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__Chronicles_Battle_for_Greece/

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The most obvious narrative change in this DLC is the switch to animated cutscenes. In the Achaemenid section of the campaign, these cutscenes are styled like Persian rock reliefs, while in the Athenian and Spartan sections of the campaign, they’re styled like Greek vase paintings.

As well as being aesthetically pleasing, there were several other objectives for cutscenes. The first was to clearly convey enough historical information to put the upcoming scenario in context. Altogether, the cutscenes provide a concise but accurate summary of the real history which inspired this DLC.

The second objective was to make cutscenes a reasonable length – players should not miss out on narrative content because they don’t want to sit through an overlong movie!

Finally, as well as being fond of Homeric similes and historical details, our narrator (whose identity will remain a secret for now) interprets events from an ancient cultural and religious perspective. This provides even more of the historical and cultural flavor of the time period.

For more history, check out our previous post about the history behind Chronicles: Battle for Greece!

[www.ageofempires.com]

Character-focused storytelling is at the heart of Chronicles. The 21-scenario campaign tells the story of the fifth century BCE through a few select characters, with many of the scenarios chosen to maximize those characters’ screen time.

In contrast to other Age of Empires II campaigns, cutscenes provide exposition and context, but the scenarios themselves to do the bulk of the character development. This means you’ll hear a lot more dialogue from the characters. Characters will also converse and respond to one another, developing complex friendships and rivalries.

In each section of the campaign, the player will take on the role of one key character and get to know them in depth. They are also paired with contrasting side characters: the inexperienced, bookish, somewhat prickly administrator Artaphernes is advised by Datis, an unflappable, tough, but warm-hearted veteran; the devious, clever Themistocles is paired with the upright Aristides; the noble Brasidas must try to restrain the ruthless Lysander. These relationships evolve and grow across the campaign – and there’s a healthy dose of other antagonists and allies in the mix too.

A special mention must be made for the spectacular cast of voice actors, who have brought incredible energy and variety to Chronicles and allowed for a different approach to voice acting. They truly delivered and gave a distinctive and fitting sound to each of our characters.
Each scenario has gameplay fitting the narrative and characters featured in them. When playing as the politician Pericles, for instance, players will have to maintain popularity with the people of Athens, while numerous scenarios featuring the vicious general Lysander have mechanics which reward violence and destruction.

A huge amount of effort has been put into the presentation of the scenarios too. Magnificent cities, filthy siege camps, and war-torn landscapes are brought beautifully to life with a host of new scenario editor objects. The Battle for Greece campaign is filled with carefully-crafted cinematic moments, from epic charges to city festivals to grand military parades.

This being our final dev blog before release, the CaptureAge team would like to take the opportunity to thank the community for their positivity and support. We wanted to create something new and different with Chronicles, and it’s incredibly gratifying to see fellow Age of Empires lovers appreciating the enormous efforts we’ve put into our work! Battle for Greece is just the first part of the Chronicles story – and believe us when we say that there’s plenty of innovation still to come.

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Chronicles: Battle for Greece is available for pre-order now on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox!
Pre-order now for 15% off, and play on November 14th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805520/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__Chronicles_Battle_for_Greece/

Three brand new civs are coming with Chronicles: Battle for Greece! Learn more about the fearsome Spartans and their unique playstyle.

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Chronicles: Battle for Greece is launching November 14th on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805520/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__Chronicles_Battle_for_Greece/