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. Navigate or search for the Graphics Settings system settings panel on your machine.
2. Select Classic App from the drop-down menu.
3. Click Browse.
4. Select this file: C:Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > Phoenix > AoE2DE_S.exe
5. Click Add.
6. Now go to Options and choose High Performance.
7. 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. Now go to Options and choose High Performance.
5. Save the settings and re-launch the game.