Wait for the game to update, then play!.In the dropdown menu, select “open-beta” and then click “Close”.

Right-click on Age of Empires II HD in your Steam Library and seelct “Properties”.Mamelukes receive 5 less damage from Halberdiers.Korean faster building fortifications bonus is reduced for Towers(similar to how the Spanish building bonus is reduced for Wonders).Vietnamese archer HP bonus changed to immediate +20% HP to foot archers.(Elite) Karambit Warrior cost changed to 30f 15g (from 25f 10g).(Elite) Arambai cost changed to 80 wood 60 gold (from 55w 60g).Mayan farmers work at closer speed to the farmers of other civilizations.Italian fishing ship cost bonus reduced to 15% (from 20%).Coinage moved up to Castle Age, Banking moved up to Imperial age.Siege Tower collision size changed from 0.50 to 0.45.Watch Towers, Guard Towers and Keeps cost +25w.Villagers and towers do a reduced bonus damage vs walls before castle age.Hunting dogs effect no longer appears in games with starting ages later than Dark.Fixed the issue with buildings placed on Desert, Cracked terrain not receiving a bonus damage when being attacked.Fixed the issue causing the attack sound of Galleons to not play.

Fixed the issue with siege workshops not receiving extra HP and armor in Imperial Age.

Teuton team bonus no longer overrides Faith technology in post-imperial age start games.

Khmer no building requirement bonus no longer works in full tech tree games.

Malay infinite fish trap bonus no longer works in full tech tree games.

Vietnamese reveal enemy bonus no longer works in full tech tree games.

Incan free llama bonus is no longer tied to the scout requires Town Center on nomad-style maps.

Eagle Scout training time in Castle Age +3s (from 32s to 35s), same as Eagle Warrior.

(Elite) Elephant Archers -2 armor vs anti-cavalry archer attacks (from 0 to -2).

(Elite) Elephant Archers +2 archer armor vs anti-archer attacks (from -2 to 0).

Head over to Steam to try out the new balance fixes and join the discussion! We’re thrilled to share that Age of Empires II HD Patch 5.8 is now in Open Beta, bringing a slew of much-anticipated balance changes geared toward competitive play. Joe Homes AugBalance Patch 5.8 Available Now!

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