You can vote maps for new map pool now. I think this system has fine balance with fixed maps, developer's choice and community vote.
"Ranked Map Picks!
As of the July update, there will be four available map pools in Ranked matchmaking:
Based on telemetry and player feedback, the developers will then select several maps for each map pool:
VOTE NOW for your Ranked Map Rotation starting July 14! - Age of Empires
Last week, we announced a heap of July updates coming to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, including COMMUNITY VOTING on the ranked map pools.
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"Ranked Map Picks!
As of the July update, there will be four available map pools in Ranked matchmaking:
- 1v1 RANDOM MATCH
- TEAM GAME RANDOM MATCH
- 1v1 DEATHMATCH
- TEAM DEATHMATCH
Fixed Map | 1v1 | Team Games |
---|---|---|
Arabia | ✔ | ✔ |
Arena | ✔ | ✔ |
Black Forest | ✔ |
- +2 maps for 1v1 RM
- +3 maps for Team Games