Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

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Age of Empires, the pivotal RTS that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. Bringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of other new features, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is the complete RTS package.

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Developer:
Forgotten Empires LLC
Publisher:
Microsoft Studios
Engine:
Genie Engine
Release date:
19 August 2019
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Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (85)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (6049)

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Description

Age of Empires, the pivotal RTS that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. Bringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of other new features, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is the complete RTS package. Engage in over 40 hours of updated campaign content with new narration and pacing, jump online in up to 8-player battles with new competitive features and modes, experience 4K HD visuals with overhauled animations, get creative with the scenario builder and share your creations. There’s never been a better time to jump in to Age of Empires. Welcome back to history.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
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

User reviews

Konan
Not recommended | 21 Jun 2026
3.0h played

Very little chance of having casual fun with this. I purchased this for a little bit of nostalgia and wanted to have a RTS fun building bases, playing with tech trees, finding out about units (again), building the

Helpful: 12
Peacebringer
Recommended | 03 Jul 2026
105h played

Nostalgia incarnate....not only that ...the game , the campaign ,everything truly amazing enjoyed every single second.... the updates as well truly well placed the farms being stuck was terrible in the original

Helpful: 0
Su'en
Recommended | 26 Jun 2026
25.5h played

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is a fantastic remake of a true RTS classic. The updated visuals, improved gameplay, and classic strategy mechanics make it a great experience for both new players and longtime fans. A

Helpful: 0
Fixeg
Not recommended | 13 Jul 2026
25.4h played

Problem with this remaster is that it stays extremely faithful to the original. While the graphics has been modernized, the underlying gameplay remains mostly untouched. Unfortunately, the original game aged badly, so a

Helpful: 1
_firewings_
Not recommended | 21 Jun 2026
10.6h played

1. This game has like a single type of NPCs faction, no variety other than names. 2. Campaigns are extremely long, very often, taking over 50 minutes to complete each map, unless you are speed running and know the

Helpful: 0
kreshniktafarshiku1
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
7.3h played

Incredible game. Played as a kid and for each hour I play it I am a 10 years old once more only with more knowledge and new strategies to beat the enemy and of course to have some fun. Great graphics, awesome logic for

Helpful: 0