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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive · Xbox Game Studios · Nov 14, 2019
Strategy RTS City Builder Multiplayer Base Building Historical
Delayed observation Observed
20,411
Last tracked
28,599
All-time peak
n/a
Δ 24h
84
Metacritic
Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Player-count data was last observed Sep 26, 2026.

Price
$34.99
Genre
Strategy
Developer
World's Edge

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition player count and price summary

Current players
Unavailable
All-time peak
28,599
24-hour player change
Unavailable
Current US price
$34.99

Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Media gallery 12 screenshots · 2 videos
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Screenshots

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Definitive Collection

Last Tracked Players

20.4K
change unavailable (24h)

All-Time Peak

28.6K
Feb 2026

Estimated Owners

2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $34.99.

Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.

▬ ~4 days until next sale

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 6 patches in last 30 days.

15 patches and 16 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 6 patches this month

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $34.99.

▲ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 75%
Value Ratio Top 0%
Player count

Activity Heatmap

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Latest News

Состоялся релиз DLC The Viking Sagas для Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition с тремя новыми цивилизациями

📝 Update
Sep 23, 2026 at 12:10 UTC Read More

Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lose nearly half their staff and a new game project in mass Xbox layoffs

Sep 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC Read More

The Viking Sagas Available Now For Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition!

📝 Update
Sep 22, 2026 at 17:17 UTC Read More

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 185872

📝 Update
Sep 22, 2026 at 17:17 UTC Read More

Launch Times for The Viking Sagas

Sep 18, 2026 at 21:13 UTC Read More

The Warriors of The Viking Sagas

📝 Update
Sep 17, 2026 at 19:27 UTC Read More

The Viking Sagas Campaign Preview

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Sep 11, 2026 at 19:55 UTC Read More

The Viking Sagas выйдет 22 сентября - Age of Empires II получит три новые цивилизации

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Price History

Lowest Price
$12.24
Apr 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$34.99
US region

No Recent Price History

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Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Some source data is stale
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: supported
Linux: not-listed
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown

Steam feature declarations

single player multiplayer online pvp online co op cross platform multiplayer steam cloud family sharing

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

adjustable text size color alternatives custom volume controls narrated game menus playable without timed input mouse only option adjustable difficulty save anytime playable at your own pace
Structured language support (17)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
ItalianYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
KoreanYesYesYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesYesYes
RussianYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesYesYes
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesYesYes
Traditional ChineseYesYesYes
TurkishYesNoYes
VietnameseYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesYesYes
PolishYesNoYes
HindiYesNoYes
MalayYesNoYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition EULA
Steam Store app details stale · checked 2026-08-28 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-08-28 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • 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 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • 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: 15 GB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires an Apple processor
  • OS: macOS 15.7
  • Processor: Apple M1 (8‑core CPU)/Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU) or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple M1 (7‑core GPU)/Apple A18 Pro (5-core GPU) or better
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
$34.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player PvP Online PvP LAN PvP Co-op Online Co-op LAN Co-op Cross-Platform Multiplayer Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Adjustable Text Size Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Adjustable Difficulty Mouse Only Option Narrated Game Menus #category_playable_at_your_own_pace Playable without Timed Input Save Anytime Steam Cloud Includes level editor Family Sharing
Tags
Strategy RTS City Builder Multiplayer Base Building Historical Singleplayer Medieval Resource Management Classic +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Japanese, Korean*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian, Simplified Chinese*, Spanish - Latin America*, Traditional Chinese*, Turkish, Vietnamese, Spanish - Spain*, Polish, Hindi, Malay
*languages with full audio support

Player-to-Price Ratio

583.34
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
$34.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $12.24 (Apr 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
370
total achievements
Featured:
Aztec Victory
Berber Victory
👍 Recommendations
158.9K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
12
Brazilian rating
📦 DLC Available
16
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Detailed Description

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition worth buying right now?
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When does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition go on sale?
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Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 6 patches in last 30 days. 15 patches and 16 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition free to play?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition costs $34.99 on Steam.
What genre is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a Strategy game.
Who developed Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition was developed by World's Edge and published by Xbox Game Studios.
What platforms does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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