Developer: Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: November 14, 2019
Genre: Real-Time Strategy, RTS, Historical
Modes: Single-player, Online Multiplayer (Up to 8 Players)
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud
Key Gameplay Features of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
The Definitive Upgrade
Experience completely remastered 4K Ultra HD graphics, smooth animations, a fully remade orchestral soundtrack, and quality-of-life enhancements including automated villager farming and modern pathfinding.
Massive Historical Campaigns
Command dozens of diverse civilizations across hundreds of hours of historical campaign gameplay, spanning pivotal medieval eras across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Competitive Online Multiplayer
Test your tactical prowess online against players worldwide in ranked matchmaking lobbies supporting up to 8 players, featuring robust spectator modes and custom game settings.
The "The Last Khans" Expansion Content
Includes brand-new civilizations (such as the Bulgarians, Cumans, Lithuanians, and Tatars) alongside new campaign missions and tactical gameplay mechanics.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition PC System Requirements
| Requirement |
Minimum (720p / Low Settings) |
Recommended (1080p / High Settings) |
| Operating System |
Windows 10 64-bit |
Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64X2 2.4GHz |
2.4 GHz i5 or greater / AMD equivalent |
| System Memory (RAM) |
4 GB RAM |
8 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card (GPU) |
NVIDIA GT 420 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 / Intel HD 4000 (1GB VRAM) |
NVIDIA GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX Version |
DirectX 11 |
DirectX 11 |
| Storage Space |
30 GB available space |
30 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Overview
This product release grants full access to the complete real-time strategy experience of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Included package content:
Standard Edition Package Contents:
- Complete base game featuring all base civilizations and historical campaigns.
- The "Last Khans" expansion content.
- Full online multiplayer matchmaking access and map editor tools.
Frequently Asked Questions About Age of Empires II: DE
Can Age of Empires II: DE be played entirely offline in single-player?
Yes. All historical campaigns, custom single-player matches against AI, and skirmish modes can be enjoyed completely offline without an active internet connection once installed.
Are additional civilization DLC expansions included?
The standard Definitive Edition includes the core civilizations and "Last Khans" content. Additional specialized expansions (such as *Lords of the West*, *Dawn of the Dukes*, *Dynasties of India*, and *The Mountain Royals*) are sold separately.
Does Age of Empires II: DE support gamepads on PC?
While the PC version is optimized primarily for mouse and keyboard controls, full native controller support is fully integrated for modern console platforms and PC players who prefer gamepads.
