Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive · 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: “42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| 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
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Supported languages (17)
Age of Empires II: 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 II: Definitive Edition?
Steam classifies Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition as a Strategy game, developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires. 42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
How much does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at $12.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 14, 2019.
What platforms is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition cost?
Steam lists it at $12.24.
Does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 357 achievements for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
What is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition's Metacritic score?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Where to get Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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