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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Empires II Definitive Edition Cover.png | |cover = Age of Empires II Definitive Edition Cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Forgotten Empires}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Wicked Witch}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2019}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |steam appid = 813780 |
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Age of Empires}} | {{Series|Age of Empires}} | ||
| + | {{disambig|the 2019 Definitive Edition|the original game|[[Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings]]|the 2013 HD Edition|[[Age of Empires II (2013)]]}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes an in-game benchmark option. | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes levels editor. | ||
| + | {{++}} Supports mods. | ||
| + | {{++}} Supports cross-platform multiplayer. | ||
| + | {{--}} [[Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings]] and [[Age of Empires II (2013)]] save files do not work with this version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires.com/ Official website] for the series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/813780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{Availability| |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9njdd0jgpp2q | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 813780 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Enhanced Graphics Pack | Free add-on, increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\{{p|uid}}\profile\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\{{p|uid}}\saves\}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games store = | ||
| + | |epic games store notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |uplay = | ||
| + | |uplay notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Graphics_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Graphics Options}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay & {{term|pillarboxed}} {{term|FMV}}s.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6HVr4i72s&t=2s|title=Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440)|date=2019-11-15}}</ref> |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = You can zoom-in and out by using the mouse wheel. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = always on |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = '''Fullscreen''' and '''Desktop Fullscreen''' modes are both Borderless Windowed. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Options to choose are ON & OFF. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|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 = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Deuteranopia, Tritanopia & Protanopia. |
}} | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Game_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Game Options}} | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = In '''Game Options''', under '''Scroll Inertia''' |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = In '''Game Options''', under '''Scroll Speed''' |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|Audio_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Audio Options}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound & Voice. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Every character has a different text color when speaking |
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese - Brazil | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish - Latin America | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Turkish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Vietnamese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = false | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = 8 | ||
| + | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = true | ||
| + | |online play players = 8 | ||
| + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = true | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = true | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = 3074, 8888 | ||
| + | |udp = 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500 | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos 32-bit app = | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Wwise | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = BattleServer | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Windows 10 (Win 7 SP1* / Win 8.1*) |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 30 GB |
| − | | | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 420 |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 |
| + | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
| + | |minDX = 11 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD equivalent |
| + | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 |
| − | | | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
| + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | ||
| + | {{ii}} * 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.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/813780/discussions/0/1640913421086726278/?ctp=42#c1639802081897466020|title=Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 support|date=2019-11-14}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Forgotten Empires | |
| Tantalus | |
| Wicked Witch | |
| Publishers | |
| Xbox Game Studios | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 14, 2019 |
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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).
Key points
- Includes an in-game benchmark option.
- Includes levels editor.
- Supports mods.
- Supports cross-platform multiplayer.
- Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires II (2013) save files do not work with this version.
General information
- Official website for the series
- Official Discord server for the series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Game Pass for PC | |
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| Steam | |
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DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Graphics Pack | Free add-on, increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\<user-id>\profile\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/813780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\<user-id>\saves\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/813780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video settings
Graphics Options
Input settings
Game Options
Audio settings
Audio Options
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Turkish | ||||
| Vietnamese | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op |
||
| Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting |
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 | BattleServer |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Windows 10 (Win 7 SP1* / Win 8.1*) | 10 |
| 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 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
- A 64-bit 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.[1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/813780/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (813780) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 support - last accessed on 2019-11-14