Game overview
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
- Players now
- 2,190
- All-time peak
- 3,661
- 24-hour change
- +3.89%
- Steam reviews
- 95.8% positive 101,351 reviews · via SteamSpy
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With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition in 2019, this edition is not the most current and will not be updated further.
In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Steam players in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Originally developed by Ensemble Studios and re-imagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment, Skybox Labs, and Forgotten Empires, Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam!
In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Steam players in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Originally developed by Ensemble Studios and re-imagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment, Skybox Labs, and Forgotten Empires, Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam!
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *:Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+
- Processor:1.2GHZ CPU
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
Recommended
Recommended:- Additional:900x600 minimum display resolution
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- USK rating
- 12
- Achievements
- 294
- Metacritic
- 68
- Features
- Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, German*, French*, Italian*, Korean*, Spanish - Spain*, Simplified Chinese*, Russian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Native Steam builds
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (11)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | No |
| German | Yes | Yes | No |
| French | Yes | Yes | No |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Korean | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | Yes | No |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | No |
| Russian | Yes | No | No |
| Japanese | Yes | No | No |
| Dutch | Yes | No | No |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No | No |
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Buy Verdict
Watch — $19.99.
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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Player Health
Declining — 2.4K daily average.
Player count up 2% over recent period.
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Multiplayer Viability
Healthy — 2.5K CCU.
Strong player base for matchmaking.
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Value Score
Great Value — 89th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 89th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) worth buying right now?
Watch — $19.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Age of Empires II (Retired) go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
How many people play Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Declining — 2.4K daily average. Player count up 2% over recent period.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 2.5K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
How many players are currently playing Age of Empires II (Retired)?
2.2K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) free to play?
Age of Empires II (Retired) costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Age of Empires II (Retired) is a Strategy game.
Who developed Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Age of Empires II (Retired) was developed by Skybox Labs and published by Xbox Game Studios.
What platforms does Age of Empires II (Retired) support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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