People may be looking towards Age of Empires 3's remake & the long-awaited Age of Empires 4, but Age of Empires 2 is still alive and kicking. The Definitive Edition has just received a big update.
The highlights include balance improvements to over 23 different maps, separate Random Map & Deathmatch map pools, a new map, and a bunch of little tweaks and stat/cost changes.
There's a new Mongol Civ event happening, with a new competitive single-player map. The community is also able to vote on which maps they want in the two map pools.
Here's' a video talking about the new changes:
And here's the full summary of the update from the patch notes page:
Ranked Matchmaking updates! Separate Random Map & Deathmatch map pools; new 'Preferred Map' and 'Prefer Random Civilization' option in lobbies! Various balance changes and bug fixes to 6 civilizations and several campaigns! A long list of map improvements to over 23 maps! AI Improvements! Pathfinding improvements! The Horde of Genghis Khan approaches during the Mongol Civ Event! NEW MAP: Land Nomad!284 New competitive Single Player scenario! New 'player lookup' functionality in Profile menu!
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