Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus · Published by Xbox Game Studios
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 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
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater (4 HW threads)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650; AMD HD 5850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Supported languages (13)
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
Steam classifies Age of Empires: Definitive Edition as a Strategy game, developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires. 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.
How much does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Age of Empires: Definitive Edition at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Age of Empires: Definitive Edition for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Age of Empires: Definitive Edition with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 19, 2019.
What platforms is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 44 achievements for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.
What is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition's Metacritic score?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 69/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Where to get Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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