[Age of Empires 4] AOE4 Update 13.2.4553 Patch Notes

Age of Empires 4 Definitive Edition (AOE4) update 13.2.4553 is available to download on PC (Steam). According to AOE4 patch notes, the latest update introduces the Rise to Ruin event, map pool updates, key bug fixes, and a focus on resolving disconnection and reward issues. Apart from this, Age of Empires 4 (AOE4) patch 13.2.4553 also includes stability fixes.

AOE4 Patch 13.2.4553 Notes – May 13, 2025

Season Ten Event Update

Rise to Ruin Event

• Launches June 11 and runs through the end of the season.

• Complete unique seasonal challenges to unlock exclusive rewards.

• Themed around the fall of dynasties and preservation of legacy.

Ranked Map Pool Rotation

1v1 Ranked Map Changes

• Migration → Boulder Bay

• Lake Side → Four Lakes

• Himeyama → Sunkenlands

• Cliffside → Lipany

Team Ranked Map Changes

• Danube River → Mongolian Heights

• Shadow Lake → Continental

• Volcanic Island → Waterholes

• Wasteland → Rugged

General Updates & Bug Fixes

Stability and Controller Fixes

• Improved overall game stability.

• Fixed bug preventing queued attack move with controllers.

• Fixed issue where Left Stick unit focus was non-functional on controllers.

Unit Combat Fixes

• Corrected attack speed for:

  • Gilded Crossbowmen

  • Crossbowmen with 10,000 Bolts

  • Janissaries

  • Tower Elephant Archers (after Howdahs upgrade)

Ongoing Investigation

• Developers are actively working on issues where:

  • Players can’t receive rewards or change profile items.

  • Players are randomly disconnected during games.

• Fixes are in progress with planned deployment in early summer.

Previously, a big update was released with new Maps, Spectator chat is now activated, and lots of bug fixes. Unfortunately, many players are still experiencing several issues while playing the game. Today’s Age of Empires 4 patch 13.2.4553 will fix a few of these issues.