Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (2018)

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 with easy mod support. There’s never been a better time to jump in to Age of Empires. Welcome back to history.

Release date

February 20, 2018

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure

Developer

Tantalus Media, Forgotten Empires LLC

Publisher

Microsoft Studios

How long to beat Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (HowLongToBeat): Main Story 32½ hours · Main + Sides 53½ hours · Completionist 75½ hours.

Metacritic Metascore: 69.

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