Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Set to Receive Massive Update Ahead of PlayStation 5 Release
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, the classic strategy game from Microsoft, is getting a major update in the coming months, potentially its biggest since the “World’s Edge” update. This refresh arrives just before the game makes its debut on PlayStation 5, bringing significant changes to the beloved title. As the visually enhanced Definitive Edition approaches its fifth anniversary, this update promises to reshape the game ahead of its arrival on a new platform.
# A 20-Year Legacy Continues: A Huge Update is Coming to Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Before PlayStation 5 Launch
For those unaware, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition was announced last month for PlayStation 5, slated for release this spring. Following the trend of Xbox games expanding to new platforms, developer World’s Edge has detailed significant changes coming to the game. In addition to this update, a new DLC with five new civilizations is also on the horizon.
The update will add 25 new castle skins, some of which are shown here.
While a specific release date for the update is yet to be announced, the development team has already released the patch notes, stating, “Why so early? These patch notes are long – legendary-level long – and we wanted to give you a head start to digest everything.”
This upcoming update for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition will overhaul various aspects of the game. Balance adjustments will affect 23 civilizations, while castles and elite unit appearances will be completely revamped and improved. New random maps will be added, making this one of the most substantial updates ever released for the strategy game by World’s Edge. Beyond balance tweaks and visual improvements, the update also includes AI enhancements and fixes, even dedicating a section to the Battle for Greece expansion pack released last month.
While no release date has been confirmed, World’s Edge indicates that the new Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition update will likely be released in mid-April. The extensive patch notes also contain hints related to the upcoming DLC. The developers eagerly anticipate sharp-eyed Age of Empires players discovering these hidden details amongst the thousands of words.