# Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition New Public Update Preview - May

- Product: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition)
- Vendor: World's Edge
- Date: 2026-04-24
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/813780/view/493849057074086688
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition/releases/2026-04-24-new-public-update-preview-may

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- **fixed** — Address crashes across PC and consoles
- **fixed** — Resolve performance issues
- **fixed** — Fix inconsistencies across PC and consoles
- **changed** — Deliver stability improvements

Hello everyone!

Today we have a new PUP for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! This patch delivers a set of stability improvements and bug fixes, addressing crashes, performance issues, and inconsistencies across both PC and consoles.

##### Check out the PUP Notes

Steam owners can view the patch notes here: [🛠 May Public Update Preview Notes!](https://steamcommunity.com/app/813780/discussions/36/806849453058204524/) _(Note that you must own the game and log in to Steam to access the PUP forum.)_

##### How to participate in the PUP

Steam owners can download the _Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition_ PUP by following the instructions below:

1. Navigate to your Steam library and right click on _**Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.**_
2. Select "Properties…" at the bottom of the menu.
3. Select the "Game Versions & Betas" tab on the left.
4. Select pup_may.
5. The build will begin downloading—once complete, you are ready to play!

##### Where to Give PUP Feedback

You can provide feedback in the official [🛠 Public Update Preview](https://steamcommunity.com/app/813780/discussions/36/) forums. _(Note that you must own the game and log in to Steam to access the PUP forum.)_

Thank you for your support and participation, we can't wait to hear what you think! We’re definitely listening and looking for every opportunity to make this the game you love to play.

Thank you!
- The World's Edge Team