Problems with Multiplayer in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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I downloaded Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on Steam and wanted to play online with friends, but every time I click the Multiplayer button, AoE says "Signing into Multiplayer Services", and nothing happens. How can I sign into these services or make the game work?

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Best Answer

AoE2 DE employs a battle server that relies on XBOX service meaning you need an Outlook account to join the multiplayer dedicated servers.

Additionally windows 10 is the minimum requirement system to run the game.

Once signed up an outlook account..

Run AOE2 through steam and top right window press: Xbox Live Sign In

sign in age of empires 2 definitive multiplayer

Insert your outlook email and password Then hit Let's Play!

join xbox multiplayer

Multiplayer & Benchmark

At this point you can press the multiplayer shield to your left and a benchmark test will begin (30 - 50 seconds). If you score at least 900 points you will be instantly sent to the multiplayer screen which looks like..

aoe2 de multiplayer tabs

(Lobby Browser tab is the unranked section where people play casually)



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How do you play Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition multiplayer?

As soon as you launch Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, click the Multiplayer icon on the left of the home screen. Then choose Host Game, where you can create your own match with the options below: Name your lobby and then set the settings for your lobby: Lobby Type determines if it is unranked or ranked.

Can you play multiplayer Age of Empires 2 HD and definitive edition?

1 Answer. No, you cannot play multiplayer against your friend. The versions are not compatible.

Can connect multiplayer Age of Empires 2?

All you need to do is add rules in the firewall that allow Steam / Age of Empires 2 DE to connect to the Internet. The same should be done with the firewall of other companies. The connection may also be blocked by your ISP or router that you are using.

How do I fix Age of Empires definitive edition?

Click on Reset. This will reset Age of Empires' cache data, potentially fixing issues preventing launch....Reset Age of Empires DE game data
  • Open the settings menu by typing Settings into the Start Menu.
  • Click on apps.
  • Click on Age of Empires Definitive Edition.
  • Click on Advanced Options.



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