This is the most effective fix for text issues that occur after changing languages or game builds. The game uses system fonts that sometimes fail to load properly.
If the default font is hard to read, you can switch to a Sans Serif font by going to Options > Interface and clicking the "Sans Serif Font" checkbox. Age.of.Empires.II.Definitive.Edition(GamingBeas...
You can enable a narrator that reads menu items and unit descriptions. This usually requires enabling the "have games read to me" option in your Xbox app settings . This is the most effective fix for text