Age of Empires: Definitive Edition — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Sale Is Happening Now! | 2026-03-19 | Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games! Pick up a missing DLC or two for up to 75% off! Don't wait - sale ends on March 26th! |
| Winter Sale Happening Now! | 2025-12-18 | Do you hear what we hear? Those Town Bells might be jingling, but your Villagers will have to wait while you shop the Steam Winter Sale! Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your favorites. Don't wait, the Steam Winter Sale ends January 5th! |
| Black Friday Sale Is Happening Now! | 2025-11-21 | Get a jump on all your holiday shopping early with the Steam Black Friday Sale. Get discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games, plus their DLCs! Don't wait - sale ends on December 2nd! |
| Autumn Sale Happening Now! | 2025-09-29 | There's a slight chill in the air and leaves are starting to change their colors. What better way to celebrate cooler temperatures than with cooler discounts too? Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your favorites, plus pick up a DLC or two! Don't wait, the Steam Autumn Sale ends October 6th! |
| Beat the Heat with the Steam Summer Sale! | 2025-06-26 | The Steam Summer Sale is happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait – sale ends July 10th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC). |
| Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Happening Now! | 2025-04-24 | Go and pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale now through May 8th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC). |
| Steam Spring Sale Happening Now! | 2025-03-13 | The Spring Steam Sale is in full swing and so are discounts on your favorite Age games! Pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Spring Sale now through March 20th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC). |
| Get Your Favorite Age Game During the RTS Fest! | 2025-01-20 | The Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest is here and so are the discounts! Pick up that one Age game you've been meaning to play and join in all the fun! Don't wait - discounts end January 27th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 18:00 UTC) |
| Age Up with the Steam Winter Sale! | 2024-12-19 | The holiday season is here and so are the sales! Finish your holiday shopping and get up to 75% off Age of Empires games during the Steam Winter Sale! Don't wait - discounts end January 2nd at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 18:00 UTC) |
| Get Your Age Games During Steam Autumn Sale! | 2024-11-27 | 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! |
| Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado Starting October 3rd! | 2024-10-02 | The Red Bull Wololo tournament is back with Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado starting tomorrow, October 3rd at 7:00 am PT (10am ET / 14:00 UTC)! New legends will soon be forged through the fires of competition 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 and Age of Mythology: Retold‘s first heroes! What, When, Where, and How Can I Watch? Fearless contenders will join us for the main event starting on October 3rd and culminate with four champions proudly taking their new thrones on October 5th and 6th. Plus, with over twenty-five years of le |
| Announcing Our New Public Esports Tournament Calendar! | 2024-09-17 | We’re thrilled to announce a new and exciting feature for our community—starting today, the Public Esports Tournament Calendar is live! Whether you’re a competitor or a fan, this calendar is your place for staying up to date with every exciting event in our competitive gaming scene. Access the Public Esports Tournament Calendar here! Why We’re Introducing the Public Tournament Calendar As the esports scene continues to grow, we’ve noticed the demand for a centralized place where all tournament schedules are readily available and shared well in advance. We understand that keeping track of multiple events across multiple platforms can be overwh |
| Cool Off with the Steam Summer Sale! | 2024-06-27 | The Steam Summer Sale is happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection with up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait – sale ends July 11th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC). |
| We Want to Hear from You in the Newest Age Survey! | 2024-06-18 | Age community, your opinions matter and we're always eager to hear from you! Share your thoughts on your favorite Age titles, gaming preferences, and more in our latest survey before it closes! |
| Red Bull Wololo Is Back in 2024! | 2024-04-29 | 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 compe |
| Spring Sale is on Steam Now! | 2024-03-15 | 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). |
| Don't Miss Out: New Year, New Age Sale Still Going On! | 2024-02-28 | Only a few more hours left for the New Year, New Age Sale on Steam - there's no better time to complete your collection. From now until February 29th at 10am PT, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is up to 50% off. Go on, treat yourself. |
| New Year, New Age Sale Happening Now! | 2024-02-23 | With such a fantastic roster of titles, there’s never been a better time to complete your Age of Empires collection! We’re celebrating our 50 million players with a New Year, New Age Sale on Steam. From today until February 29th, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is up to 50% off. Go on, treat yourself. |
| New Year, New Age Show – the Rundown | 2024-02-23 | We on the Age of Empires team want to say a huge thank you to our 50 million players around the world. 2023 was a huge year for our games and our community. We wanted to share a look at what there is to look forward to in 2024, and we’ve just wrapped our New Year, New Age show which did just that. If you watched, thank you for joining us! If you weren’t able to join us live, or you just want a reminder of all the things we covered, here’s a rundown of what’s coming this year. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition new DLC – Victors and Vanquished – coming March 14th Age of Mythology: Retold coming to Xbox and PC in 2024 Age of Empires Mobile f |
| New Year, New Age Livestream Coming February 23rd | 2024-01-31 | It’s a new year and a time to reset, reflect and think about what the next few months has in store. Here on the Age of Empires team, we’ve got a LOT lined up for 2024. Instead of trying to summarize it in a lengthy blog post, we decided to make a show of it! We’re excited to announce the “New Year, New Age” livestream on February 23rd at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET / 18:00 UTC). With so much to come in 2024, we want to show our players around the world what to expect from the Age of Empires franchise this year. We’ll be revealing more information on some of our most anticipated titles for 2024 – so expect to see a sneak peek of Age of Mythology: |