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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — Update 51737

Hello! We have another release filled with exciting updates, balance changes, and bug fixes for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition!

Today’s build brings several fixes and updates to the game, including addressing several issues with the game crashing, civilization & map updates, and improvements & fixes to the AI. Many of these changes and fixes are a direct result of the Public Update Preview program (or PUP). For more information on the PUP—or to get involved—click the link above or scroll down to the Ongoing → Public Update Preview Program (PUP) section of this post.

On top of all the new changes, features, and improvements coming with today’s build, Dawn of the Dukes introduces two all-new civilizations: the Poles and the Bohemians! Experience 3 new fully-voiced campaigns and 16 new Achievements!

Now, let’s take a quick look at some of the changes coming with today’s update:

  • Celebrate all things Age of Empires with the brand-new Jungle Summer Vacation event, where you can unlock awesome rewards!
  • We’ve added Polish language support!
  • A number of balance updates to gameplay, civilizations, and maps.
  • Plus, several bug and crash fixes!

Be sure to dive deep into the post below to get all of the juicy details before loading up the game and checking them out for yourself!

—The Age of Empires Team

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Download on the MICROSOFT STORE

Remember that you’ll need to update your game in the Microsoft Store:

  • Open the Microsoft Store.
  • Click the [ ∙ ∙ ∙ ] symbol next to your profile picture.
  • Select Downloads and updates.
  • Press the Get updates button to automatically detect, download, and install the latest changes to your game!
  • Open the game. The title screen should show you on Build 51737

If you are unable to launch the game after downloading the update, make sure you add (or re-add) the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition client or folder as an exception to your firewall and antivirus program.

That’s it; you’re ready to play!

Download on STEAM
Remember that you’ll need to update your game in Steam:

  • Open Steam.
  • Click on Library to see your games list.
  • Click Downloads at the bottom of the Library window.
  • [If the new build does not download automatically,] click the Download Now button to manually download the new update.
  • Open the game. The title screen should show you on Build 51737

That’s it; you’re ready to play!

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Please note that custom mods may not be compatible with the latest game update. If you are experiencing issues launching or playing the game after downloading the new build, try disabling your installed mods before trying again.

Still having trouble? Visit our support site!

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