Celebrate AoE II: DE with AoE III: DE!

Age DE Team November 10, 2021

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is celebrating Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition with an all new and unique event!

The AoE II: DE Celebration Event: November 9 through November 28

While this event is active, everyone will be able to play. We’re including a fun group of challenges specific to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition‘s anniversary alongside some super cool rewards.

New Rewards!

Now through November 28th, complete the in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards!

Each of the following challenges must be unlocked in order and on separate days:

Day ~	🎯 Sign in to Xbox Live. 🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – AoE II Male Villager. 🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – AoE II Female Villager. 💾 *Required if you want to save any rewards unlocked during the event!**
	*Each of the following challenges must be unlocked in order and on separate days:
Day 1	🔒 Deal 1999 damage using Hussars in a Single player skirmish or Multiplayer game. 🧱 Mod Unlock – Winged Hussar.
Day 2	🔒 Deal 2013 damage to any infantry units in a Single player skirmish or Multiplayer game. 🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – AoE II Jaguar Warrior. 🧱 Unlock Customization – Unlock Aztec Warchief Moctezuma Customization.
Day 3	🔒 Deal 2019 damage with Elephants units in a Single player skirmish or Multiplayer game (Mahout, Howdah, Flail Elephant, Siege Elephant, War Elephant, Aiz the tame Elephant) 🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – AoE II Persian War Elephant.
Day 4	🔒 Train 10 Petards in a Single player skirmish or Multiplayer game. 🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – Petard wearing sunglasses.
Day 5	🔒 Win a Single player skirmish or Multiplayer match as the Aztecs. 🏆 Profile Icon Unlock – AoE II Eagle Warrior. 🧱 Unlock Customization – Unlock Aztec Warchief Tonatiuh Customization.

Event F.A.Q.

Q: Do I have to complete the challenges on consecutive days?

While challenges don’t have to be completed on consecutive days, only one challenge can be completed per day.

Only the Xbox Live challenges can be completed *any* day before the end of the event!

Q: When is the last day I can complete the daily challenges?

The AoE II: DE Celebration Event concludes November 28th.

Q: Do I get to keep all of the event unlocks?

All you need to do is log into your Xbox Live account before the end of the event to keep all of the profile icons and mods you unlock; it’s as easy as that!

Q: What do I do if I accidentally unsubscribe from a special mod?

No problem! All you need to do is click your Profile Icon on the main menu, select Event Mods (under Collection), and then check the unlocked event mod you want to enable!

Q: How do I change my profile icon?

You can update your profile icon in your profile:

On the main menu, click the Profile Icon next to your name.
You should now be in the Profile Icons tab under Collections.
Select your favorite icon, then click the Select Icon button to lock in your choice.
You’re done!

Q: How do I download and enable mods?

For information about how to subscribe to and prioritize your mods, visit this article.

Keep It All (Forever)!

Remember: if you sign in to Xbox Live during the event, you’ll get to keep all of the mods and profile icons you’ve achieved! Sign in, earn your rewards, and enjoy!

We hope you enjoy The AoE II: DE Celebration Event!

—The Age of Empires Team

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