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Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and studio reorganizations has likely killed a new Age of Empires game. World's Edge, the studio overseeing the franchise, lost at least half its staff, including key figure Adam Isgreen, and was moved under Activision. Employees confirmed that a new project was cancelled. This is part of a broader Xbox restructuring that includes 268 layoffs and the transfer of the Halo franchise to Activision.
World's Edge and Forgotten Empires released The Viking Sagas DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on September 22, 2026. The expansion adds three new civilizations (Danes, Saxons, Varangians), 15 campaign scenarios featuring Harald Hardrada, and new units like the Varangian Guard. It is available on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is now available, introducing the Danes and Poles as new civilizations alongside two new game modes, Regicide and Independence. This release, part of Update 19.18309, adds over 25 new maps, 40 additional units, and new Native Allies, Outlaws, and Mercenaries, marking the largest update for the game to date.
Apex Legends Season 17, Arsenal, introduces a new Legend, Ballistic, a new Firing Range, and a complete overhaul of Ranked play. World's Edge also receives a significant update with new POIs and lighting changes. The Firing Range 2.0 includes a new map, smarter dummies, and a 1v1 pit. Ranked play changes include a new MMR system, Ladder Points, and the removal of splits. The update also introduces a new long-term progression system called Weapon Mastery. The full patch notes are available on the Respawn website.
Apex Legends Season 17, Arsenal, will launch on May 9th with a new Legend, Ballistic, who has abilities suited for both ranged and close quarters combat. The update also includes map changes to World's Edge, a new weapon mastery system, and portable Evac Towers. The Firing Range has been overhauled, and the ping system has been reworked with new options for easier communication between squad members.
Apex Legends Season 17 brings a map update to World's Edge with new POIs, better traversal, higher chances of high-tier loot, and changes to lighting. The update includes a new Apex Games Museum replacing the popular hotdrop location, Monument, and a new zone called Stacks replacing Lava City. The map's lighting and sky have also been tweaked, and Mirage à trois is being removed from Storm Point and Broken Moon.