Age of Empires II (Retired)
Developed by Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires · Published by Xbox Game Studios
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.” — 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 (Retired).
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| 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 Vista, 7, 8 Pro+
- Processor:1.2GHZ CPU
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
Recommended
- Additional:900x600 minimum display resolution
Supported languages (11)
Age of Empires II (Retired) 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 (Retired)?
Steam classifies Age of Empires II (Retired) as a Strategy game, developed by Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment. Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
How much does Age of Empires II (Retired) cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Age of Empires II (Retired) at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Age of Empires II (Retired): Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Age of Empires II (Retired) for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 9, 2013.
What platforms is Age of Empires II (Retired) on?
Age of Empires II (Retired) 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 II (Retired) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Age of Empires II (Retired) cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Does Age of Empires II (Retired) have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 294 achievements for Age of Empires II (Retired).
What is Age of Empires II (Retired)'s Metacritic score?
Age of Empires II (Retired) has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Age of Empires II (Retired) is developed by Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Where to get Age of Empires II (Retired)
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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