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 (96)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (5999)

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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

Venlesh
Not recommended | 25 May 2026
15.3h played

Campaigns force you to use the highly unwelcome "remastered" soundtrack and new graphics. UI is now lifeless like all the rest of the AoE "Definitves". HD graphics makes the game prone to stutters, and of course, there

Helpful: 5
BrutolMotent
Recommended | 17 May 2026
48.3h played

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition brings back to life the classic Age of Empires 1 and the The Rise of Rome expansion pack together with an updated UI, QOL features and HD graphics. There are a total of 10 campaigns

Helpful: 1
Fish
Recommended | 18 May 2026
16.8h played

The first PC game I ever played. Thanks Grandpa for sitting me down and teaching me the ropes. I will always cherish the memories of playing this with you

Helpful: 3
Fattybombom
Recommended | 13 May 2026
172h played

Date of Review: 13th May 2026 Product Review: 6 / 10 Recommended Retail Price: $10 USD (or lesser) [Definitive Edition, do not get the old school AoE game] Summary: A good entry to RTS games, with economy management,

Helpful: 0
Imperium_LP
Recommended | 16 May 2026
75.1h played

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Is a mixed one for me. I can respect what this game is. It is a remastered version of a classic RTS, with updated visuals, a remastered soundtrack, modern quality-of-life features, and

Helpful: 0
OldBaldBlessed
Recommended | 16 May 2026
16.7h played

I'm an old guy who learned to play the original Age of Empires with my teenagers in my 40s. I and some friends and our teenagers had some fun wars together. I never got as good as them, which turned out to be good

Helpful: 0