I have a high-end PC, but the game still performs poorly. What can I do?

If you are experiencing graphics or performance issues when playing the game, start by working through the optimization tips to see if they improve your experience. If those don’t work, you can also adjust your graphics settings for the game:

STEAM USERS

1. From the Windows Start Menu, search for the Graphics Settings.
2. Click Browse.
3. Select this file: C:Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > AoE2DE > AoE2DE_S.exe and click Add.
4. Click on the newly added option for the game. Click Options and choose High Performance.
5. Save the settings and re-launch the game.

MICROSOFT STORE USERS

1. Navigate or search for the Graphics Settings system settings panel on your machine.
2. Select Universal App from the drop-down.
3. Select Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition from the second drop-down menu.
4. Click on the newly added option for the game. Click Options and choose High Performance.
5. Save the settings and re-launch the game.

OTHER STEPS

🛠 AMD Graphics Cards
Try manually disabling AMD AMD FreeSync feature. There are steps on AMD's website: How to Enable AMD FreeSync™

🛠 Adjust in-game graphics settings
Try adjusting in-game settings to improve performance.

• Disable the Enhanced Graphics (UHD)option
• Disable V-sync if it is currently enabled
• Lower your Resolution