Scenario & Mods: Download and Installation Instructions

Mods allow users to change nearly any aspect of their game: from the sound and look to the addition of entirely new scenarios and gameplay elements. 

DOWNLOADING A MOD IN-GAME

The easiest way to download a mod is to search for and install it in-game.

PC:

1. Launch Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
2. Click on the Mods option on the right hand side of the title screen.
3. Click the Browse Mods tab.
4. Type in the name of the mod you want to download. You can also use the filter to find mods based on their tags, or can use the table to sort by Name, Size, Likes, or the number of Downloads.
5. Click Subscribe to automatically download and install the mod.

The mod will now be listed on your Installed Mods tab, where you can enable, disable, unsubscribe, and prioritize your mods.

XBOX:

Only official mods are support on the Xbox version. 

1. Launch Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
2. Choose the Mods option on the right hand side of the title screen.
3. In the Browse Mods tab, search for a specific mod or browse the options. 
4. Choose a mod and a pop up will open with the option to Subscribe. 

DOWNLOADING A MOD FROM THE WEBSITE

You can also download mods from the ageofempires.com website for the PC version. 

1. Navigate to https://www.ageofempires.com/mods/
   1. You will need to sign in with your Xbox Live or Steam account, depending on your version of the game.
2. Use the search box or filters to find a mod.
3. Click the mod to view the specific mod details page.
4. Click Subscribe.

The next time you launch the game, the mod should be available in your game Mods.