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| + | {{disambig|the 2019 Definitive Edition|the original game|[[Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings]]|the 2013 HD Edition|[[Age of Empires II: HD Edition]]}} | ||
{{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|Tantalus Media}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Wicked Witch}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Wicked Witch}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Genie}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2019}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition|84}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8450/age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition|84}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }} | ||
| + | {{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, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Pre-Columbian Americas, Medieval }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = 813780 | |steam appid = 813780 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1039811, 1389240, 1557210, 1869820, 2141580, 2555420, 2672800, 2672810, 2672820, 2805510 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiide |
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |hltb = 68260 |
| + | |lutris = age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings | ||
| + | |mobygames = 137199 | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition''''' is an updated version of the 1999 {{Glossary:Medieval}} {{Glossary:RTS}} ''[[Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings]]'', its ''The Conquerors'' expansion pack, and all content from the 2013 ''[[Age of Empires II: HD Edition|HD Edition]]'' and its respective expansions. It features completely redone graphics, redone ''The Forgotten'' campaigns, improved controls, an updated {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} lobby, an in-built mod repository, an ''Art of War'' mode which teaches new players gameplay intricacies, and new content (labeled '''''The Last Khans''''' to differentiate from previous and subsequent expansions) in the form of new campaigns and civilizations. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game has received multiple expansions with new civilizations and campaigns (see [[#Monetization|Monetization]]), the largest of which was '''''Return of Rome''''' in May 2023, which included a separate dataset based [[Age of Empires: Definitive Edition|the first game's ''Definitive Edition'']], but with quality-of-life improvements of the new engine (such as gates and formations), the Lac Viet civilization and entirely new campaigns. In the standard data set, the Romans were added as a playable civilization. | ||
| + | |||
| + | A community-made spectating tool for replays and live multiplayer matches in modified versions of the original 1999 release, [https://captureage.com/ CaptureAge], received an officially supported version for the ''Definitive Edition'' free of charge. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Periodic seasonal events, usually enabled with major patch releases, allow the unlocking of player profile images and official cosmetic mods. | ||
| + | |||
| + | On January 31, 2023, the game was released for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X<nowiki>|</nowiki>S consoles, and unlike in prior games in the genre, PC and console players can play with each other in multiplayer. Updates are usually released in sync. Despite this, the PC version did not receive controller support. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The game retains its popularity as of June 2023, with major sponsored multiplayer events constantly organized. Updates are still being made to resolve bugs and imbalances, as well as occasionally introducing new map templates. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{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://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-ii/104 Official forum] | ||
| + | {{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://liquipedia.net/ageofempires/Main_Page Age of Empires on Liquipedia] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4683-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{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| Humble | age-of-empires-ii-definitive-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{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 | | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 813780 | Steam | Not purchasable in the United Arab Emirates. | | 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 = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Enhanced Graphics Pack | Free add-on, increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. Separate download to conserve space. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Lords of the West | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Dawn of the Dukes | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Dynasties of India | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Return of Rome | Outside of the Roman civilization in regular gameplay, this DLC includes a separate game mode. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| The Mountain Royals | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| La Hire's Dry Humor Animated Icons | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Joan’s Marvelous Moving Masterpieces Animated Icons | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Barbarossa’s Barrel of Pickled Goods Animated Icons | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Victors and Vanquished | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: 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]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Delete or remove cutscene files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2020-07-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\resources\_common\movies}} | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|aoeii4K.wmv}} and {{file|aoeiide_titlevideo.wmv}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\{{p|uid}}\profile\}} |
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===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}}\savegame\}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\{{p|uid}}\savegame\|{{p|userprofile}}\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\{{p|uid}}\modes\Pompeii\savegame\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The {{folder|modes\Pompeii}} subfolder refers to Return of Rome DLC, if it is installed. | ||
| + | {{--}} 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]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Graphics_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Graphics options}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Interface_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Interface options}} |
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | {{Video |
| − | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires-ii-definitive-edition/en |
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
| + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = silver | ||
| + | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|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 = Native support, but the free DLC Enhanced Graphics Pack includes graphics assets better adapted to ultra-high resolutions. |
| − | |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 = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = '''Fullscreen''' and '''Desktop Fullscreen''' modes are both Borderless Windowed. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |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 = 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> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = |
| + | |color blind = true | ||
| + | |color blind notes = Deuteranopia, Tritanopia & Protanopia. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Game_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Game options}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
| + | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Audio_Options_AoE_II_Definitive_Edition.png|Audio options}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound & Voice. |
| + | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hindi | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Introduced in a later patch. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |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 = Malay | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Introduced in a later patch. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Introduced in build 51737. | ||
| + | |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 = Spanish | ||
| + | |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 = Turkish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Vietnamese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|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 = Versus, Co-op |
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Requires a connection to the master server for all LAN play. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op |
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Supports cross-platform multiplayer; this can be toggled on and off on the user's side. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|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 | ||
| − | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 3074, 8888 |
| − | |udp = | + | |udp = 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500 |
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = Relic BattleServer | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= Uses RelicLink matchmaking; allows crossplay between Steam and Xbox Live accounts. | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 10 | + | |minOS = 10 (Win 7 SP1* / Win 8.1*) |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | ||
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|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
|minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
| + | |minother = 1024×720 minimum screen resolution | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 (1903)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9njdd0jgpp2q|title=Microsoft Store requirements|date=2020-07-02}}</ref> |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD equivalent | |recCPU2 = AMD equivalent | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5850 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5850 | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recVRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | + | |recDX = 12 |
| + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating 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> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 14 March 2024
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: HD Edition.
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| 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, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | Cosmetic |
| 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 |
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is an updated version of the 1999 Medieval RTS Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, its The Conquerors expansion pack, and all content from the 2013 HD Edition and its respective expansions. It features completely redone graphics, redone The Forgotten campaigns, improved controls, an updated multiplayer lobby, an in-built mod repository, an Art of War mode which teaches new players gameplay intricacies, and new content (labeled The Last Khans to differentiate from previous and subsequent expansions) in the form of new campaigns and civilizations.
The game has received multiple expansions with new civilizations and campaigns (see Monetization), the largest of which was Return of Rome in May 2023, which included a separate dataset based the first game's Definitive Edition, but with quality-of-life improvements of the new engine (such as gates and formations), the Lac Viet civilization and entirely new campaigns. In the standard data set, the Romans were added as a playable civilization.
A community-made spectating tool for replays and live multiplayer matches in modified versions of the original 1999 release, CaptureAge, received an officially supported version for the Definitive Edition free of charge.
Periodic seasonal events, usually enabled with major patch releases, allow the unlocking of player profile images and official cosmetic mods.
On January 31, 2023, the game was released for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles, and unlike in prior games in the genre, PC and console players can play with each other in multiplayer. Updates are usually released in sync. Despite this, the PC version did not receive controller support.
The game retains its popularity as of June 2023, with major sponsored multiplayer events constantly organized. Updates are still being made to resolve bugs and imbalances, as well as occasionally introducing new map templates.
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Official forum
- Official support knowledgebase
- Steam Community Discussions
- AoEZone active competitive community site
- Age of Empires on Liquipedia
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| 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 | |
Not purchasable in the United Arab Emirates. | |
- 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. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Graphics Pack | Free add-on, increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. Separate download to conserve space. | |
| Lords of the West | |
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| Dawn of the Dukes | |
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| Dynasties of India | |
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| Return of Rome | Outside of the Roman civilization in regular gameplay, this DLC includes a separate game mode. | |
| The Mountain Royals | |
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| La Hire's Dry Humor Animated Icons | |
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| Joan’s Marvelous Moving Masterpieces Animated Icons | |
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| Barbarossa’s Barrel of Pickled Goods Animated Icons | |
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| Victors and Vanquished | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Method 1: Use command line argument[1] |
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| Method 2: Delete or remove cutscene files[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| 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\ %USERPROFILE%\Games\Age of Empires 2 DE\<user-id>\modes\Pompeii\savegame\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/813780/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The
modes\Pompeiisubfolder refers to Return of Rome DLC, if it is installed. - 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 options
Interface options
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay & pillarboxed FMVs.[3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Native support, but the free DLC Enhanced Graphics Pack includes graphics assets better adapted to ultra-high resolutions. | ||
| 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
Game options
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| 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 options
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound & Voice. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hindi | Introduced in a later patch. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Malay | Introduced in a later patch. | |||
| Polish | Introduced in build 51737. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | ||||
| Turkish | ||||
| Vietnamese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| 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; this can be toggled on and off on the user's side. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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| 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 |
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| 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:Plok on 2022-08-18
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2020-07-02
- ↑ 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
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