To ensure you are on version 1.20, select (opt out of all betas). This is now the default "mainline" version.

Patch 1.20 focused on modernizing the game's multiplayer architecture and fixing long-standing bugs:

To download version 1.20, you must own the game on a digital platform like Steam or the Microsoft Store , as this version is an automatic update to the standard game. Version 1.20, released in 2017, serves as the standard live build for the game today. Where to Purchase and Download

: Resolved issues where music would cut out during major events or fail to transition after combat.

Right-click and select Properties . Navigate to the Betas tab.

: Enabled multiplayer matchmaking between Steam and Microsoft Store (Xbox Live) players.

: Some community members use Community Balance/Bugfix Patches alongside version 1.20 to fix specific balancing issues, such as broken armor templates, that the official 1.20 patch did not address. rise of nations extended edition - Microsoft Q&A

: You can often find Steam keys at a discount from stores like Green Man Gaming or Driffle. Managing Version 1.20 on Steam