# Latest **URL:** https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.ageofempires.com/categories.md) --- ## [Bug Report - Hoardrada achievement progress is reset after replaying a mission](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-report-hoardrada-achievement-progress-is-reset-after-replaying-a-mission/290144)
**Author:** [@ODIUMUA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ODIUMUA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-report-hoardrada-achievement-progress-is-reset-after-replaying-a-mission/290144 "2026-09-30T22:50:47Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD #: 101.10354800.0 (#185872) 25464265 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATI… --- ## [The inconsistency of new DLCs' campaign UI and hero icons](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-inconsistency-of-new-dlcs-campaign-ui-and-hero-icons/290146)
**Author:** [@Siegelad4112](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Siegelad4112)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-inconsistency-of-new-dlcs-campaign-ui-and-hero-icons/290146 "2026-09-30T22:38:28Z")
From the release of Chronicles: Battle for Greece we’re seeing a new type of artstyle for the hero icons (excluding Mountain Royals since it somehow stayed with the previous one), but ever since 3 Kingdoms the selected c… --- ## [New Regional unit proposal: mounted crossbowman](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-regional-unit-proposal-mounted-crossbowman/274063)
**Author:** [@AbuzzJam4677680](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AbuzzJam4677680)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-regional-unit-proposal-mounted-crossbowman/274063 "2026-09-30T22:35:28Z")
Historically, mounted crossbowmen were used together with knight to charge against pike formation in Europe. Loading cranequin crossbow while holding it against the belly. 5:28 Reloadi… --- ## [2 Requests: 1) Better Replay UI for Consoles (like AoMs minimally) 2) Custom Random Shuffle](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/2-requests-1-better-replay-ui-for-consoles-like-aoms-minimally-2-custom-random-shuffle/284954)
**Author:** [@SterlingSixx](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SterlingSixx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/2-requests-1-better-replay-ui-for-consoles-like-aoms-minimally-2-custom-random-shuffle/284954 "2026-09-30T22:21:24Z")
For number one, my request is obvious. Console replays are pretty poorly designed when something ‘closer’ to caster mode is available in games like AoM for console players. Even it is a really basic version of caster mod… --- ## [Age of Empires 5 speculation](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-5-speculation/283965)
**Author:** [@KnowingLamb8370](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/KnowingLamb8370)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-5-speculation/283965 "2026-09-30T22:10:07Z")
Hi devs if you are working on Age of Empires 5 share this new with public so we can say which way you should go. --- ## [Freedom for the Black Riders!](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/freedom-for-the-black-riders/286754)
**Author:** [@JogadorNove](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/JogadorNove)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/freedom-for-the-black-riders/286754 "2026-09-30T22:08:50Z")
To all players who love HRE, join us in requesting a decent late-game unit for HRE: Remove the limit of 5 Black Riders per castle! If it’s necessary to adjust the cost, that’s fine, we don’t want an OP unit, but rathe… --- ## [Vikings Civ: All we know until now \[Hints and Speculations\]](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/vikings-civ-all-we-know-until-now-hints-and-speculations/288646)
**Author:** [@GoldenArmorX](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GoldenArmorX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/vikings-civ-all-we-know-until-now-hints-and-speculations/288646 "2026-09-30T22:04:46Z")
Vikings: All we have until know Good afternoon, everyone. We already know the Vikings are coming, so I think it would be great to start posting theories or wishes for the civilization in this thread as feedback, as wel… --- ## [No Preorder Discount for AOE4 but AOE3 and AOE2 have it?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/no-preorder-discount-for-aoe4-but-aoe3-and-aoe2-have-it/290117)
**Author:** [@CageyStar906179](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/CageyStar906179)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/no-preorder-discount-for-aoe4-but-aoe3-and-aoe2-have-it/290117 "2026-09-30T21:59:36Z")
What is this treatment? Whats the point of Pre Order if there is no Benefits? is this intentional? --- ## [I'm worried about the future of the Age of Empires franchise](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/im-worried-about-the-future-of-the-age-of-empires-franchise/289851)
**Author:** [@Tomfire123](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tomfire123)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/im-worried-about-the-future-of-the-age-of-empires-franchise/289851 "2026-09-30T21:58:21Z")
Does this mean it will affect the Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, too? What do you think the future holds, and how could things be better or worse? Source: https://x.com/charlieINTEL/status/21023986693454808… --- ## [New DLC - The Viking Sagas](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281)
**Author:** [@SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SMUM15236)\ **Replies:** 1492\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281 "2026-09-30T20:09:11Z")
Raiders of the North isn’t our only foray into Scandinavian stories this fall, as the next expansion for Age II: DE is The Viking Sagas. The Viking Sagas brings three ne… --- ## [\[BUG\] All Gold Medals Replaced with Silver Medals](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-all-gold-medals-replaced-with-silver-medals/272661)
**Author:** [@twiglet2018](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/twiglet2018)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-all-gold-medals-replaced-with-silver-medals/272661 "2026-09-30T20:03:42Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD #: LATEST GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 … --- ## [NFP Editor: inspect, repair and edit your Age of Empires II: DE campaign progress](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/nfp-editor-inspect-repair-and-edit-your-age-of-empires-ii-de-campaign-progress/290145)
**Author:** [@cmfrydos](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/cmfrydos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/nfp-editor-inspect-repair-and-edit-your-age-of-empires-ii-de-campaign-progress/290145 "2026-09-30T19:59:48Z")
Hi everyone! I’m giving NFP Editor its own thread and a home on GitHub. It is an unofficial Windows and Linux tool to inspect, repair and edit your campaign progress through a visual interface, without manually editing P… --- ## [Two empty "unknown app" DLCs at SteamDB: the next 2026 DLCs?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/two-empty-unknown-app-dlcs-at-steamdb-the-next-2026-dlcs/285301)
**Author:** [@robfbms](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/robfbms)\ **Replies:** 1211\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/two-empty-unknown-app-dlcs-at-steamdb-the-next-2026-dlcs/285301 "2026-09-30T19:55:22Z")
SteamDB displays two “unknown app” DLCs, with no files and no recent updates: https://steamdb.info/depot/4073510/ https://steamdb.info/depot/4376980/ Would they be the “free slots” for the next DLCs which may be launc… --- ## [Sีuggestion: Personal gameplay suggestions for Age of Empires IV](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/s-uggestion-personal-gameplay-suggestions-for-age-of-empires-iv/290136)
**Author:** [@AnUnknownBaron](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AnUnknownBaron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/s-uggestion-personal-gameplay-suggestions-for-age-of-empires-iv/290136 "2026-09-30T19:36:08Z")
Welcome, developers, players, and everyone whose interest to Age of Empires IV and Age of Empires series in general. This is My personal gameplay suggestions for Age of Empires IV. All information below is completely no… --- ## [A brand-new DLC idea！](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/a-brand-new-dlc-idea/290084)
**Author:** [@Abel](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Abel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/a-brand-new-dlc-idea/290084 "2026-09-30T19:35:25Z")
I have played Age of Empires IV for more than 600 hours and purchased almost all of its DLCs. The civilizations I’ve played the longest in the game are China and its variant civilizations. Every season I use them to rea… --- ## [Wouldn't this be a more historically appropriate look for the Cavalier?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/wouldnt-this-be-a-more-historically-appropriate-look-for-the-cavalier/290104)
**Author:** [@attilakan123](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/attilakan123)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/wouldnt-this-be-a-more-historically-appropriate-look-for-the-cavalier/290104 "2026-09-30T19:28:52Z")
--- ## [Information bar, cannot cherry pick a hero from it](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/information-bar-cannot-cherry-pick-a-hero-from-it/290067)
**Author:** [@RELLIK](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RELLIK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/information-bar-cannot-cherry-pick-a-hero-from-it/290067 "2026-09-30T18:24:56Z")
Game Version: Standard / Premium / DLC Build Number: (In-game in Settings Menu) Platform: Steam / Microsoft Store / Xbox / PlayStation Operating System: Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Mac / Lin… --- ## [Eight Deer - The Crown of Nuu Dzahui](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/eight-deer-the-crown-of-nuu-dzahui/290142)
**Author:** [@AgeModsAdmin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AgeModsAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/eight-deer-the-crown-of-nuu-dzahui/290142 "2026-09-30T18:05:13Z")
Discuss Eight Deer - The Crown of Nuu Dzahui --- ## [Shift Clicked Villagers Don't Drop Off Resources](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/shift-clicked-villagers-dont-drop-off-resources/265250)
**Author:** [@Siniara](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Siniara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/shift-clicked-villagers-dont-drop-off-resources/265250 "2026-09-30T17:51:37Z")
Game Version: 100.17.38008.0 (496760R) Build Number: 16048929 (Steam Build ID) Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: Shift clicking with villagers when building a resource drop off point will ca… --- ## [Please Make Relics More Visible](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/please-make-relics-more-visible/277345)
**Author:** [@Siniara](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Siniara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/please-make-relics-more-visible/277345 "2026-09-30T17:48:54Z")
Sometimes I really struggle noticing them and have to use the mini map and then zoom in a lot (and still struggle), it wasn’t like this in the original. They blend in with the surroundings too much, especially on a sandy… --- ## [Unique portraits for units that should have them](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/unique-portraits-for-units-that-should-have-them/290103)
**Author:** [@ArkadasLlisa](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ArkadasLlisa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/unique-portraits-for-units-that-should-have-them/290103 "2026-09-30T16:45:37Z")
I will put here concepts, yes, made/modified by AI. I’m not an artist, and I believe on a fair use for people that doesn’t have the means to do some things. At the end will try to do a mod if I have time. Hopefully devs … --- ## [Gajah Mada 1 - Can't ally with the Mongols](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/gajah-mada-1-cant-ally-with-the-mongols/289264)
**Author:** [@Kordon](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Kordon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/gajah-mada-1-cant-ally-with-the-mongols/289264 "2026-09-30T16:37:04Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD #:180059 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED I’m playing through all campaigns on Hard and I’m currently on the Gajah Mada campaig… --- ## [Older scenario civ changes that would make sense](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/older-scenario-civ-changes-that-would-make-sense/289871)
**Author:** [@Mahazona](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Mahazona)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/older-scenario-civ-changes-that-would-make-sense/289871 "2026-09-30T16:34:39Z")
AoE2 has introduced many new civilizations over the years with new content, but some of the older campaigns still use the original civs to represent factions that could now be represented much more accurately by one of t… --- ## [Will Activision cancel the 3 unreleased DLCs from SteamDB after the World's Edge move?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/will-activision-cancel-the-3-unreleased-dlcs-from-steamdb-after-the-worlds-edge-move/289993)
**Author:** [@attilakan123](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/attilakan123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/will-activision-cancel-the-3-unreleased-dlcs-from-steamdb-after-the-worlds-edge-move/289993 "2026-09-30T16:02:14Z")
Hey everyone, Given the shocking news about Xbox moving World’s Edge under Activision’s management and laying off around 50% of the staff, I’m really worried about the future of AoE2. Specifically, I’m wondering what w… --- ## [Suggestion to boost the portuguese Carack HC card](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-to-boost-the-portuguese-carack-hc-card/290141)
**Author:** [@Inocybe2755](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Inocybe2755)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-to-boost-the-portuguese-carack-hc-card/290141 "2026-09-30T15:45:46Z")
The portuguese can send a HC card (Carrack) to increase caravel hitpoints by 15%. I mean, this card is not worth sending. It only add 120 hitpoints to caravel. By contrast, dutch can increase fluyt hitpoints by 75% and s… --- ## [New patch broke the game - it no longer launches](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-patch-broke-the-game-it-no-longer-launches/286594)
**Author:** [@Jessebone](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Jessebone)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-patch-broke-the-game-it-no-longer-launches/286594 "2026-09-30T15:41:41Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD #: 177723 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 … --- ## [What Age of Empires III needs right now? A list of purposed improvements for a very much needed update to the game](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/what-age-of-empires-iii-needs-right-now-a-list-of-purposed-improvements-for-a-very-much-needed-update-to-the-game/286287)
**Author:** [@TheLiberator236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/TheLiberator236)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/what-age-of-empires-iii-needs-right-now-a-list-of-purposed-improvements-for-a-very-much-needed-update-to-the-game/286287 "2026-09-30T15:37:11Z")
As title says, the game needs serious improvements and fixes to be on shape for todays gameplay. As many of us have noticed, it seems like they are updating the game under the hood, but sadly nothing of this work has bee… --- ## [A Cost-Effective Pirate DLC Proposal: Barbary States & Zheng Yi Sao's Red Flag Fleet](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/a-cost-effective-pirate-dlc-proposal-barbary-states-zheng-yi-saos-red-flag-fleet/290070)
**Author:** [@NoviceCord9004](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/NoviceCord9004)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/a-cost-effective-pirate-dlc-proposal-barbary-states-zheng-yi-saos-red-flag-fleet/290070 "2026-09-30T15:34:34Z")
First of all, congratulations on the recent Baltic DLC! It’s fantastic to see Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition receiving new official content again. The community has been waiting a long time for this, and the Balt… --- ## [My Review of the Viking Saga campaigns](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/my-review-of-the-viking-saga-campaigns/290014)
**Author:** [@chai-Ka](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/chai-Ka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/my-review-of-the-viking-saga-campaigns/290014 "2026-09-30T15:13:58Z")
Hello everyone. I decided to write down my detailled thoughts about the new campaigns, in case anyone wants to discuss, share their own experiences, needs help with a mission or would like to know more about them to see … --- ## [What would happen if they made a Galactic Battlegrounds 2 using the AoE 3 DE gameplay?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/what-would-happen-if-they-made-a-galactic-battlegrounds-2-using-the-aoe-3-de-gameplay/289597)
**Author:** [@MatM1996](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/MatM1996)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/what-would-happen-if-they-made-a-galactic-battlegrounds-2-using-the-aoe-3-de-gameplay/289597 "2026-09-30T15:08:44Z")
Now that the Baltic DLC is out, I wonder: what if they made a Galactic Battlegrounds 2 using the gameplay of the Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition? The mod features a great deal of gameplay features and it will inc… [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md?page=1)