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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
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November 14, 2019
6 years and 308 days ago
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Very Positive181,885 reviews94.9%
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | World's Edge is controlled by Microsoft. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Xbox Game Studios is controlled by Microsoft. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Xbox Game Studios is controlled by Microsoft. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Xbox Game Studios provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The game released with a separate publishing relationship. |
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever, now with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a fully remastered soundtrack, and now includes three expansions with the base game: “Lords of the West,” “Dynasties of India,” and “Dawn of the Dukes.” Frequent updates include events, additional content, new game modes, and enhanced features.
Explore all the original Campaigns and the best-selling expansions like never before. With over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history, improved experiences await. Head online to challenge other players in your quest for world domination with more than 45 different Civilizations. Recent updates include ongoing support for the Scenario Editor, Quick Play for easy social games, enhancements to the game UI, and more!
Choose your path to greatness with an eye-catching and engaging remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.
Explore all the original Campaigns and the best-selling expansions like never before. With over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history, improved experiences await. Head online to challenge other players in your quest for world domination with more than 45 different Civilizations. Recent updates include ongoing support for the Scenario Editor, Quick Play for easy social games, enhancements to the game UI, and more!
Choose your path to greatness with an eye-catching and engaging remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.
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