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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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Release Date
14 November 2019
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S • PC • PS5 • Mac • Xbox One
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Developer
World's Edge
Store Pages
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01Overview

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a remaster of one of the most popular strategy games, with 4K Ultra HD graphics and a fully remastered soundtrack. It includes the original campaigns and the Last Khans, Lords of the West, Dynasties of India and Dawn of the Dukes expansions. You play a real-time strategy game that spans about 1,000 years of history. You gather resources, build a town, advance through the ages and train armies, then use them to defeat rival civilizations. Over 45 civilizations are available, each with its own units and bonuses. The campaigns cover historical figures and events. Online play includes ranked matches and a Quick Play option for casual games, and the game supports cross-platform multiplayer, co-op and LAN play. You can also play against the computer, build maps and scenarios with the Scenario Editor, and add mods. The developers keep adding events, modes and content through regular updates.

Game Details

Genre
Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Strategy
Game Mode
Single player • Multiplayer • Co-operative
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Historical • Warfare

Platform Availability

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02Trailers & Gameplay Videos

8 Official Videos

03Screenshots & Artwork

04Editions, Expansions & DLC

Expansions

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Lords of the West
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Lords of the West

New content update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Dawn of the Dukes
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Dawn of the Dukes

New content update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Dynasties of India
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Dynasties of India

New content update for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Return of Rome
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Return of Rome

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Mountain Royals
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Mountain Royals

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Chronicles: Battle for Greece
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Chronicles: Battle for Greece

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Three Kingdoms
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Three Kingdoms

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Chronicles: Alexander the Great
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Chronicles: Alexander the Great

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Viking Sagas
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Viking Sagas

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