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11 mises a jour

update 162286 December 2, 2025

Update 162286 - Traction Trebs & Eagles

The final update of 2025 brings a massive change to Eagle Warriors, reworks the Traction Trebuchet, and buffs several cavalry civilizations like Spanish, Tatars, and Georgians.

Eagle Warrior food cost reduced (25 -> 20)Traction Trebuchet ReworkedSpanish Elite Conquistador buffedPersian Kamandaran Archers cheaper
update 153015 August 12, 2025

Update 153015 - Siege Tower & Wild Animals

A massive update adjusting Town Centers, Skirmishers, and dozens of civilizations. Wild animals get unique abilities, and the Siege Tower becomes much cheaper.

Siege Tower cost halvedSkirmisher train time increased (22s -> 26s)Food from killed animals no longer spoilsSicilians buffed (40% bonus resistance)
update 147949 June 25, 2025

Update 147949 - East Asian Balance

A balance update focusing on the new East Asian civilizations (Jurchens, Khitans, Shu, Wei), buffing underused units like Grenadiers and War Chariots while toning down the Khitan economy.

Fire Lancer attack increasedJurchen Grenadier buffsKhitan Pasture nerfedWei Tuntian & Raider buffs
update 141935 April 10, 2025

Update 141935 - Scorpion Rework

A targeted balance update reworking the Scorpion damage profile, reducing base attack but adding significant bonus damage against Infantry and Elephants.

Scorpion base attack reduced (12->11)Bonus damage vs Infantry addedBonus damage vs Elephants increased
update 128550 December 18, 2024

Update 128550 - Winter Pathing & Romans Ranked

The massive End-of-Year update. Pathing algorithm rewritten (v3.0), Romans finally added to Ranked ladder, and buffs for underplayed archer civilizations.

Pathing Engine v3.0 (Unit regrouping fixed)Romans added to Ranked LadderVikings: Berserks +5 HPSaracens: Market cost reduced to 100W
update 125283 October 14, 2024

Update 125283 - Ballistics for Scorpions

A significant balance update introducing Ballistics for Scorpions, adjusting Market food prices to curb heavy abuse, and providing new bonuses for Poles and Koreans.

Scorpions now affected by BallisticsMarket Food prices increased (selling is better)Poles: Scout-line & Bloodlines -50% food costAztecs: Military creation speed increased +15%
update 111772 April 30, 2024

Update 111772 - Battle Elephants & Towers

A balance update focusing on making Battle Elephants and Heavy Scorpions more viable, reducing Watch Tower wood cost, and adjusting powerful civilization bonuses for Mongols and Georgians.

Battle Elephants faster & cheaperWatch Tower wood cost reduced (50 -> 35)Heavy Scorpion buffed (+5 HP, +1 Armor)Mongol Scout HP bonus nerfed in Castle Age
update 107882 March 14, 2024

Update 107882 - Georgian & Monaspa Tuning

Refining the Georgians start and Monaspa balance, fixing Incan food discounts, and adjusting the Tatar Flaming Camel availability.

Georgians -50 food start penalty REMOVEDMonaspa train time increased (nerf)Inca food discount bug fixedFlaming Camels available in Imperial Age without unique tech
update 99311 January 31, 2024

Update 99311 - The Monk & Dromon Rework

A major update focusing on reducing RNG in monk conversions, rebalancing the Dromon, and adjusting several civilizations including Armenians, Georgians, and Persians.

Monk conversion consistency improved (less RNG)Dromon attack reworked (multi-projectile)New 'Devotion' technology in Castle AgePersian 'Savar' nerf
update RBW-2026 January 13, 2026

Siege Tower Controversy - Red Bull Wololo 2026

The Siege Tower was banned mid-tournament at Red Bull Wololo after 80-90% of professional players voted for its removal due to game-breaking "Ferrari taxi" strategies exploiting Fire Lancer bugs.

Siege Tower banned at Red Bull Wololo qualifications80-90% of pro players voted for the banFire Lancer instant-shot bug exploitation100 ladder points penalty for first offense
update 169123 February 17, 2026

Update 169123 - Naval Overhaul & The Last Chieftains

The biggest update in Age of Empires II: DE history launches alongside The Last Chieftains DLC. A complete naval overhaul introduces the Hulk ship line, Catapult Galleons, and 7 new naval technologies. The Inca civilization receives a total rework. Over 20 civilizations are rebalanced, plus new map content, cross-platform voice chat, and regional garrison flags.

Naval Overhaul: Hulk → War Hulk → Carrack melee ship lineCatapult Galleon available for civs without Cannon Galleon7 new naval technologies (Medium/Heavy Warships, Carvel Hull, etc.)Inca rework: gains Settlements & Champi Warriors, loses Eagles & eco buildingsFishing Ship rework: garrison in Docks, harvest gold from Whales