• Release Date November 14, 2019
  • Platforms PC, Xbox
  • Genre Strategy
  • Developer Forgotten Empires, Wicked Witch, Tantalus
  • Metacritic 85 / 100

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a strategy game developed by Forgotten Empires. It is available on PC, Xbox and was released on November 14, 2019.

Full Specifications

Overview 5
Release Date November 14, 2019
Availability Released
Developer Forgotten Empires, Wicked Witch, Tantalus
Publisher Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios
Official Site https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeii/
Gameplay 3
Genre Strategy
Game Modes Single-player, Online Multiplayer
Average Playtime 5 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC, Xbox
Available On Steam
PC Requirements 2
Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 3000 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 85 / 100
Community Rating 4.3 / 5 (307 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Latest Updates

  1. Xbox Direct Game Sales app launch date moved to November 2024, not impacting Age of Empires II release.
  2. Age of Empires IV announced, overshadowing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition updates.
  3. Forza Horizon 5 receives praise but does not affect Age of Empires II news.
  4. Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media announced, no connection to Age of Empires II updates.
  5. Fast & Furious Crossroads release date moved from PC and consoles to only PC, not affecting Age of Empires II.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition FAQs

What is the game genre?
Strategy games, featuring single-player and online multiplayer modes.
When did it come out?
Released on November 14, 2019.
Which platforms support it?
PC and Xbox gaming platforms.
What are the minimum system requirements?
Requires a 64-bit processor and OS: Windows 10 64bit.
What is its Metacritic score?
85 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews.

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