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Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is a strategy, rts and multiplayer game developed by Forgotten Empires, Tantalus and World's Edge and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Released on August 19th 2019 is available only on Windows in 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese.

It has received 13,940 reviews of which 11,700 were positive and 2,240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.18€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified Age of Empires: Definitive Edition into these genres:

Strategy RTS Multiplayer Base-Building Singleplayer City Builder Historical Classic Remake Medieval Story Rich Real-Time Co-op Great Soundtrack Action War Isometric Retro Atmospheric Adventure

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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: 1.8 Ghz+ Dual Core or greater i5 or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible card with Direct3D Feature Level 11_0 or higher support and 1GB of free memory - Intel: HD 4000 (Ivy Bridge CPU)or better GPU - nVidia: GT 430 or better desktop GPU, or GT 425M or better mobile GPU - AMD: Radeon HD 5500 or better Desktop GPU, or Mobility Radeon 5650 or better mobile GPU
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

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April 2025
A good flashback, but certainly not definitive While I get a resemblance of the feelings ingendered playing Age Of Empires for the first time and praise the refresh, I cannot overlook that the UI of the game makes a very poor introduction to the novellization of a masterpiece. There is more missing in the game which you can overlook if you're new to the series or don't know the originals, but you can't label a game definitive if it leaves anything, even a small thing, to be desired. In the case of this game, research on historical background is poorly written or sometimes even wrong, and other than the original, you got no narrator. The original Microsoft Games spirit was to deliver an experience which feels as much as embedded in the operating system as it feels entertaining, with educational content enriching a reminiscence of the past. This spirit is not in this definitive edition to be found. Definitive means perfect, and this game is not perfect regarding its interface and not as perfect as the experience was playing the original. Rating Rated 78 of 100 points, including a minus of 11 points for the misleading word "definitive" when it's not. Recommended as over the threshold of 70 points.
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March 2025
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition brings back the classic strategy game with a beautiful remaster that stays true to its roots while enhancing the experience. The updated visuals, improved audio, and smoother gameplay make it a fantastic way to relive the golden days of real-time strategy. The campaigns feel just as epic as they did back in the day, with historical battles that challenge both strategy and resource management. The game remains deeply satisfying, with its mix of base-building, army management, and tactical warfare. While the AI and some mechanics still feel a bit dated compared to modern RTS games, the charm of the original shines through. The multiplayer mode is a great addition for those looking to test their skills against others, keeping the game alive beyond the single-player campaigns. For long-time fans and newcomers alike, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is a worthy return to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time. It captures the nostalgia while offering a fresh coat of paint, making it a must-play for anyone who loves classic RTS games.
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Jan. 2025
I played this game in 2004 and I remember it very well. The first part of the series doesn't have that many eras and many unlockables, but that's OK. The AI ​​isn't very good, most of the time it's too easy. The graphics are a clear difference in the remaster, very nice. For the nostalgia factor, definitely worth a look.
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Nov. 2024
While inferior to its sequel in almost every way, it's still quite a fun experience at times. With some annoying aspects to wade through though. It's a fantastic looking and sounding remaster, and it will give you some of that old school RTS content if you're looking for it. This is a legendary start of a legendary series for a reason. It takes time to get used to. It hasn't aged that well mechanically in certain spots. And it's goddang hard. The pathfinding is absolutely horrible and soldiers can't use formations. You fight the battle of micromanaging your dudes more than the actual enemies. Upgrades and unit training are all over the place, many times illogical placings - which probably is why they changed many of them for later entries. These annoying shortcoming really makes it mostly recommended for fans of the series and completionists, to be honest. I enjoy playing through some of the campaigns though, and there's something here for the right buyer. I love the fact that this exist, and that it's made playable on modern systems in a great way. Wololo! It's probably worth buying for that reason alone, now that I think of it.
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Oct. 2024
This is a solid polish of the original, and I think I prefer the game's time period far more than that of any other entry in the series. The sound design is still some of the greatest of all time, and the music is fantastic. True to the series though, the difficulty can be brutal sometimes and the first campaign of the tutorial can take up to several hours per mission depending on how you play. The only saving grace is that this makes it extra satisfying to wipe an enemy from the map and salt the earth they built on. The enemies are programmed to constantly harass you and, once again, almost every campaign mission is a constant battle against attrition. This game also has the single worst pathfinding of any RTS I have ever played. That's not hyperbole. I was like, 11, when I played the original, and I can't recall this aspect well, but apparently this is an improvement. I'm hard pressed to acknowledge that though because they can effectively rebuild the game from the ground up but they can't solve the problem of constant traffic jams, or units stuck on corners. I read the reviews saying this exact thing, but imagined that maybe it had been a developmental oversight that got patched. Nope. I recommend the game because it's a classic and a very solid foundation, but keep in mind that you're gonna run into some hangups.
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition received 11,700 positive votes out of a total of 13,940 achieving a rating of 8.20.
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition was developed by Forgotten Empires, Tantalus and World's Edge and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is not playable on MacOS.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition PEGI 12
19.99€ -90% 19.99€ 2.18€
8.2
11,700
2,240
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
686
Developer
Forgotten Empires, Tantalus, World's Edge
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release 19 Aug 2019
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