[Age of Empires 4] AOE4 Update 11.1.1201 Patch Notes

Age of Empires 4 Definitive Edition (AOE4) update 11.1.1201 is available to download on PC (Steam). According to AOE4 patch notes, the latest update introduces Map Monsters 3.0 with unit buffs and rewards, alongside map pool updates and balance tweaks for civilizations like Rus, Byzantines, and Abbasid. Apart from this, Age of Empires 4 (AOE4) patch 11.1.1201 also includes general bug fixes improve gameplay and map performance.

Previously, a big update was released with new Maps, Spectator chat is now activated, and lots ofbug fixes.Unfortunately, many players are still experiencing several issues while playing the game.

Today’s Age of Empires 4 patch 11.1.1201 will fix a few of these issues.

AOE4 Patch 11.1.1201 Notes – August 22, 2024

New Event: Map Monsters 3.0

Event Dates: August 22, 2023 – September 17, 2023.
Gameplay: Buffs for units (e.g., Gather Speed, Move Speed, Attack).
Challenges & Rewards:
- Wildman Summer: Login to unlock the “Wildman at the Beach” profile icon.
- Better Together: Complete 5 team games for the “Gather Round” icon.
- Ship Shape: Upgrade dock techs to unlock the “Shiver Me Timbers” banner.

Upcoming Event: Something in the Water

Event Dates: September 18, 2023 – October 16, 2023.
Challenges & Rewards:
- Megalodon in the Water: Login to receive the “Megalodon Beach Ball” icon.
- Mythic Haul: Gather 200 food from fishing spots for the “Water Horse” sigil.

Ranked Season Updates

Map Pool Rotation

1v1 Ranked Map Pool: Increased from 9 to 10 maps.
- New additions: Socotra, Rocky River.
Team Ranked Map Pool: Includes maps like Archipelago, Himeyama, and Waterholes.
Downvotes: Increased from 3 to 4.

Gameplay Changes

Rus Civilization

Bounty System Rework: Bounty now gained over time while gathering food.
Golden Gate: Ticket generation reduced to 50 seconds.
Abbey of Trinity: Reduces cost of Warrior Monks by 50%.

General Balance Adjustments

Wheeled Siege Units: No longer pack/unpack, automatically attack targets.
Sheep Distribution: Improved for Ranked maps like Four Lakes, Hill and Dale, Lipany.

Civilization-Specific Changes

Abbasid Dynasty

Fertile Crescent: Discount increased from 30% to 35%.
Camel Archer Health: Increased in Feudal and Veteran Age.
New Tech: “Public Libraries” added to the Culture Wing, boosting villager health.

Byzantine Empire

Imperial Hippodrome: Triumph generation speed increased.
Cataphract Move Speed: Improved to match knights.

Chinese Empire

Ming Dynasty Health: Increased bonus from 10% to 15%.
Extra Materials: Now affects additional structures, including stone walls.

General Fixes

Team Ranked Veto Maps: Now displays correctly.
Map Fixes: Improved sheep distribution and consistent resource spawn distances on maps like Golden Pit.
Localization: Fixed Turkish text inconsistencies.