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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Empires Definitive Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Age of Empires Definitive Edition cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus Media}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Genie}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 20, 2018|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-empires-definitive-edition-release-date-last-chance-get-beta/|title=Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Release Date & Last Chance to Get Into the Beta!|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-definitive-edition|69}} |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5451/age-of-empires-definitive-edition|71}} |
| − | |wikipedia = Age of Empires | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-empires-definitive-edition|70}} |
| + | |taxonomy= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Africa, Europe, Classical }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 1017900 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoe/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 49452 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Age of Empires: Definitive Edition | ||
| + | |mobygames = 106506 | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Age of Empires: Definitive Edition | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |lutris = age-of-empires-definitive-edition | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Age of Empires: Definitive Edition''''' is an updated version of the 1997 {{Glossary:Classical}} {{Glossary:RTS}} ''[[Age of Empires]]'' and its ''The Rise of Rome'' expansion pack, basing its balancing on the [https://upatch-hd.weebly.com/ UPatch] community patch for the original game. It features completely redone graphics, improved controls, an updated {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} lobby. |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game was initially a [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] exclusive until it received a more popular [[Store:Steam|Steam]] release on August 19, 2019. Its support cycle ended with the last patch (version 46777) from April 2021, up to which the game received bug fixes, balancing changes, ranked multiplayer modes, a farm reseeding feature, unit stances and compression improvements, among else. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = As of June 2023, the game is no longer actively supported by the developers, except for periodic server maintenance periods which apply to all ''Definitive Editions''<nowiki>'</nowiki> servers. In May 2023, the ''[[Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition]]'' expansion titled ''Return of Rome'' includes most content of the first game's ''Definitive Edition'' except the campaigns, adapted to the engine and controls of the second game. While the servers are still online and active, this game did not receive the same level of popularity as the later games in the series. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-i/132 Official forum] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.ageofempires.com/news/whats-new-age-empires-definitive-edition-2/ Overview of new features] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002911172-Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition Official support knowledgebase] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1017900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4682-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-empires-definitive-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-empires-definitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9njwtjsvgvlj | Microsoft Store | 2019 re-release. Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. <br/> Uses {{DRM|Arxan Anti-Tamper}}. | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1017900 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n2kmdvlk85d | Microsoft Store | Original 2018 release. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Soundtrack | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Skips both the Microsoft Studios intro and the game's intro animation | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>NOSTARTUP</code> command line parameter|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-18}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | * Use the <code>SKIPINTRO</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\ActiveSync\LocalState\Games\Age of Empires DE\Config\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires DE\Config\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\ActiveSync\LocalState\Games\Age of Empires DE\Saved Games\}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires DE\Users\{{p|uid}}\Saved Games\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|AoE DE Game Settings.png|Game Settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Menus fixed in 16:9 |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Window can be resized at any time to any aspect ratio. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = '''Fullscreen''' mode is Borderless Windowed. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = On/off (unspecified method). |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |hdr notes = Supports Auto HDR. | ||
| + | |ray tracing = false | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|AoE DE Hotkey Editor.png|Hotkey Editor}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |playstation controllers = false | ||
| + | |playstation controller models = | ||
| + | |playstation controllers notes = | ||
| + | |playstation prompts = false | ||
| + | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false | ||
| + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = | ||
| + | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
| + | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes = | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| + | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Campaign narration is read aloud from the text on the UI before starting a mission. No in-game narration or subtitles. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hindi | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Mexican Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Vietnamese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Elo and Ranked matches have been introduced in Update 10 (May 14, 2019).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-update-10/|title=Age of Empires: Definitive Edition – Update 10|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Requires connection to the master server for lobby creation |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Supports cross-platform multiplayer |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
| − | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Online lobby browser with visible player Elo rating. |
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| − | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minCPU = 1.8 GHz Dual Core | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz Dual Core | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 17.23 GB |
|minGPU = Intel HD 4000 | |minGPU = Intel HD 4000 | ||
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Core i5 Quad Core 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 Quad Core 2.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5850 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5850 | ||
|recVRAM = 2 GB | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
| + | |notes = {{ii}} 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Forgotten Empires | |
| Tantalus Media | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Genie | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 20, 2018[1] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 69 |
| OpenCritic | 71 |
| IGDB | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Africa, Europe, Classical |
| Series | Age of Empires |
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is an updated version of the 1997 Classical RTS Age of Empires and its The Rise of Rome expansion pack, basing its balancing on the UPatch community patch for the original game. It features completely redone graphics, improved controls, an updated multiplayer lobby.
The game was initially a Microsoft Store exclusive until it received a more popular Steam release on August 19, 2019. Its support cycle ended with the last patch (version 46777) from April 2021, up to which the game received bug fixes, balancing changes, ranked multiplayer modes, a farm reseeding feature, unit stances and compression improvements, among else.
As of June 2023, the game is no longer actively supported by the developers, except for periodic server maintenance periods which apply to all Definitive Editions' servers. In May 2023, the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition expansion titled Return of Rome includes most content of the first game's Definitive Edition except the campaigns, adapted to the engine and controls of the second game. While the servers are still online and active, this game did not receive the same level of popularity as the later games in the series.
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Official forum
- Overview of new features
- Official support knowledgebase
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Humble Store | |
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2019 re-release. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Uses Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM. |
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| Microsoft Store (unavailable) | |
Original 2018 release. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
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| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| Soundtrack | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- Skips both the Microsoft Studios intro and the game's intro animation
Run the game with the NOSTARTUP command line parameter[2]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\ActiveSync\LocalState\Games\Age of Empires DE\Config\ |
| Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires DE\Config\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1017900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\ActiveSync\LocalState\Games\Age of Empires DE\Saved Games\ |
| Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires DE\Users\<user-id>\Saved Games\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1017900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Game Settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Menus fixed in 16:9 | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Window can be resized at any time to any aspect ratio. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen mode is Borderless Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off (unspecified method). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | Supports Auto HDR. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Input
Hotkey Editor
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
- Campaign narration is read aloud from the text on the UI before starting a mission. No in-game narration or subtitles.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
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| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hindi | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
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| Latin American Spanish | ||||
| Vietnamese |
Network
- Elo and Ranked matches have been introduced in Update 10 (May 14, 2019).[3]
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | 8 | Requires connection to the master server for lobby creation | ||
| Online play | 8 | Supports cross-platform multiplayer | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | Online lobby browser with visible player Elo rating. | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 (1703) | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core i5 Quad Core 2.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17.23 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD 4000 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 ATI Radeon HD 5850 2 GB of VRAM |
- 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1017900/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1017900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Release Date & Last Chance to Get Into the Beta! - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-18
- ↑ Age of Empires: Definitive Edition – Update 10 - last accessed on 9 June 2023