The developers of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition have released a minor update, version 145651, focused on resolving a few technical problems that have been affecting both audio mod functionality and multiplayer stability. While this patch does not include major gameplay changes or new content, it serves as a necessary step in improving the quality of life for players experiencing specific issues, especially in competitive and custom multiplayer scenarios.
A major highlight of this update is the resolution of a longstanding multiplayer desynchronization issue on the Arabia map. This problem, triggered during the match loading screen due to how the World RNG was being handled, would immediately cause matches to desync upon starting. The fix aims to restore smoother online play and reduce match disruptions. On the audio front, a bug involving file path separators was corrected, which had previously caused sound mods to fail to load properly. This change should allow community modders and users to once again enjoy custom audio without interference.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 145651 Patch Notes
Audio
- Fixed an issue in file path separators that prevented sound mods from functioning correctly.
Multiplayer
- Resolved a desync issue on Arabia map caused by World RNG being called during the match loading screen.
The development team has reaffirmed its commitment to tracking and addressing community-reported issues. While this patch primarily dealt with technical backend matters, it is part of an ongoing effort to monitor multiplayer desync reports and ensure long-term stability. Players are encouraged to continue submitting feedback and error reports, particularly concerning multiplayer inconsistencies, which the team describes as a top priority.
Looking ahead, while no specific content was outlined in this update, the developers hinted at continued support and fixes to be delivered as necessary.
