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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Release date:
19 August 2019
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Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (5872)
User tags*:Story RichSingleplayerActionGreat SoundtrackClassic

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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

dmondavis
Recommended | 26 Feb 2026
76.4h played

Though many of the mechanics of the game are still the same as yore, it is still enjoyable. Graphs are quite good now.

Helpful: 0
Chwrryel
Recommended | 23 Feb 2026
7.1h played

Extremely fun but also competitive, strategy is the main thing in this game, it is very hard starting off (still can't beat my dad)

Helpful: 0
Archhero
Recommended | 22 Feb 2026
4.1h played

This is still such a great game, it's still fun and looks good.

Helpful: 0