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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus Media}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Wicked Witch}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Wicked Witch}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8450/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8450/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition|84}} | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiide | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiide | ||
|hltb = 68260 | |hltb = 68260 | ||
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|strategywiki = Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings | |strategywiki = Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings | ||
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|wikipedia = Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | |wikipedia = Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002911132-Age-of-Empires-II-Definitive-Edition Official support knowledgebase] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/813780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/813780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.aoezone.net/ AoEZone] active competitive community site | {{mm}} [https://www.aoezone.net/ AoEZone] active competitive community site | ||
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9njdd0jgpp2q | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9njdd0jgpp2q | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 813780 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 813780 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Arxan Anti-Tamper}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new civilizations, units and campaigns. Players can play in multiplayer regardless of whether all of them have any or all DLC. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Lords of the West | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Lords of the West | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Dawn of the Dukes | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Dawn of the Dukes | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Dynasties of India | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Return of Rome | [[Age of Empires: Definitive Edition]] content. Coming soon. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Delete or remove cutscene files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SojerManLan|date=2020-07-02}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\resources\_common\movies\|folder}} |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|aoeii4K.wmv}} and {{file|aoeiide_titlevideo.wmv}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Use command line argument|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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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\{{p|uid}}\savegame\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Save files from [[Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings]] and [[Age of Empires II (2013)|Age of Empires II: HD Edition]] are not compatible with this version. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. | |antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
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|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Can be capped or uncapped manually using game options since Update 59165.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-ii-de-update-59165/|title=Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 59165|date=2022-05-26}}</ref> |
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+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hindi | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Introduced in a later patch. | ||
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}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
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− | |multiplayer = BattleServer | + | |multiplayer = Relic BattleServer |
− | |multiplayer notes= Uses Xbox Live | + | |multiplayer notes= Uses RelicLink matchmaking; allows crossplay between Steam and Xbox Live accounts. |
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Revision as of 12:49, 12 March 2023
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
This page is for the 2019 Definitive Edition. For the original game, see Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings. For the 2013 HD Edition, see Age of Empires II (2013).
Developers | |
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Forgotten Empires | |
Tantalus Media | |
Wicked Witch | |
Publishers | |
Xbox Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Genie | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
OpenCritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Pre-Columbian Americas, Medieval |
Series | Age of Empires |
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Official support knowledgebase
- Steam Community Discussions
- AoEZone active competitive community site
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam |
- All versions require Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new civilizations, units and campaigns. Players can play in multiplayer regardless of whether all of them have any or all DLC. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Enhanced Graphics Pack | Free add-on, increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. | |
Lords of the West | ||
Dawn of the Dukes | ||
Dynasties of India | ||
Return of Rome | Age of Empires: Definitive Edition content. Coming soon. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Method 1: Delete or remove cutscene files[1] |
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Method 2: Use command line argument[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\<user-id>\profile\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/813780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\<user-id>\savegame\ |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\<user-id>\savegame\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/813780/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save files from Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires II: HD Edition are not compatible with this version.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay & pillarboxed FMVs.[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | You can zoom-in and out by using the mouse wheel. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen and Desktop Fullscreen modes are both Borderless Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Can be capped or uncapped manually using game options since Update 59165.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Deuteranopia, Tritanopia & Protanopia. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | In Game Options, under Scroll Inertia | |
Mouse sensitivity | In Game Options, under Scroll Speed | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound & Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hindi | Introduced in a later patch. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Malay | Introduced in a later patch. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Polish | Introduced in build 51737. | |||
Russian | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Vietnamese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Requires a connection to the master server for all LAN play. |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Supports cross-platform multiplayer. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 3074, 8888 |
UDP | 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Wwise | |
Multiplayer | Relic BattleServer | Uses RelicLink matchmaking; allows crossplay between Steam and Xbox Live accounts. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 (Win 7 SP1* / Win 8.1*) | 10 (1903) [5] |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz AMD equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 420 AMD Radeon HD 6850 Intel HD Graphics 3000 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 ATI Radeon HD 5850 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible |
Other | 1024×720 minimum screen resolution |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- * Game was made compatible with Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 by developers but with no further support. Windows 10 is the official supported OS.[6]
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>/813780/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (813780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:SojerManLan on 2020-07-02
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-18
- ↑ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440) - last accessed on 2019-11-15
- ↑ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 59165 - last accessed on 2022-05-26
- ↑ Microsoft Store requirements - last accessed on 2020-07-02
- ↑ Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 support - last accessed on 2019-11-14