Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition rolled out update 145651, focusing on fixing pesky audio glitches and multiplayer desync problems. It’s a modest patch, but it’s worth checking out for those tangled in these issues.
The team behind the game addressed a specific problem where sound mods stopped working due to file path separator errors. If you’ve missed your favorite custom tunes or audio tweaks, this fix should get things back on track without fuss.
Multiplayer fans might have noticed instant desyncs on the Arabia map during match loading. The root cause was that World RNG was triggered too early in the loading screen. This update stops that from happening, hopefully saving you from abrupt game crashes just as you’re about to wage war.
One thing I find interesting is how these updates often fly under the radar but can massively improve day-to-day gameplay. You might not notice the change until you jump in, and suddenly, everything will work smoother. Ever had a game where you’re ready to start, only to be booted out right away? Yikes.
Patch Notes
- Fixed an issue in the file path separators that caused sound mods to stop working.
- Fixed an issue where World RNG could be called during the match loading screen in Arabia, causing players to instantly desync as soon as the game started.
One heads-up: custom mods might not play nice with this update immediately. If you run into problems launching or playing after installing, try disabling your mods first, then launch again. It’s kinda annoying but necessary sometimes.
The devs are still monitoring reported bugs, especially multiplayer desyncs. They promise to continue pushing fixes until these issues are fully sorted out. So keep those reports coming if you encounter any trouble.
Are you relieved to see these fixes finally landing? Or do you think there’s more to do before multiplayer feels solid? Drop your thoughts below, I’m curious how this patch lands with the community.
Source: https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition-update-145651/
