Age of Empires 2 Definitive Version continues to plow on over 5 years on from its launch, nonetheless flying the flag for the traditional 1999 technique recreation. We all know that one other new DLC is on its method quickly, and World’s Edge has simply revealed that it’ll introduce 5 – sure, 5 – new civilizations. Nevertheless, earlier than it arrives, there’s an enormous new replace to return which is billed to be one of the crucial important in AoE 2 historical past. Due to its dimension and significance, World’s Edge has dropped its “legendarily lengthy” patch notes a month or so early.
Let’s discuss that large replace first, as a result of it’ll have an effect on or improve just about each nook of Age of Empires 2. The stability adjustments alone contact 23 totally different civs, there’s a whole visible overhaul for castles and elite items, new random maps have been added, and a lot extra. It’s touted as “one of many greatest updates” the technique recreation has ever obtained by World’s Edge, and it isn’t over-egging it, I can guarantee you.
Buried inside the 1000’s of phrases of patch notes, you’ll additionally discover a great deal of enhancements and fixes for AI unit conduct, terminology for applied sciences and civ bonuses, poorly balanced marketing campaign eventualities, and a lot extra. There’s even a piece devoted solely to fixing points regarding the Battle for Greece enlargement that dropped final 12 months.
Whereas this enormous new replace for Age of Empires 2 Definitive Version doesn’t have a precise launch date but, World’s Edge says you may anticipate a confirmed date in “mid-April.” The actual fact it’s releasing this early draft of the patch notes thus far prematurely is an effective factor – you would possibly want all that point to get by means of them.
Additionally peppered all through the patch notes are apparently some small easter eggs and clues as to what could also be included in AoE 2’s subsequent DLC. Good luck discovering them, it might take some time! Fortunately, there may be one simply discovered nugget of information on the brand new enlargement – World’s Edge says that 5 model new civilizations shall be included, and all of them shall be eligible for aggressive play.
“The following enlargement for [Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition] will embrace FIVE model NEW Civs, all playable in Ranked Multiplayer. Sure, you learn that accurately. 5! Is that each one the DLC consists of? Nope. We’ll be following up quickly with extra particulars relating to [AoE 2’s PlayStation launch], the subsequent DLC, and information on the supply of this thrilling replace!”
Now that is a chunky enlargement. Coupled with this huge replace to the bottom recreation, it seems like the subsequent few months shall be stellar for Age of Empires 2 gamers. Till we hear extra on all the pieces that’s arising, take a look at our lists of the perfect 4X video games and greatest RTS video games.
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