Can I play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on Steam Deck?

Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure. All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read

What is the minimum PC hardware spec for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required

What is the recommended PC hardware spec for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?

Recommended: OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space

How long does it take to play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?

The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 74 hours. 69% of users played Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition for over 80 hours.

Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition critically acclaimed?

Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has broad critical consensus. 97% of critics on Metacritic recommend Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The Metascore is 84 out of 100.

When was Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition released?

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition was released on November 14, 2019

Who is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition published by?

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is published by Xbox Game Studios

Who developed Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition was developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, CaptureAge, and World's Edge

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Name: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Brand: Xbox Game Studios
SKU: 683d88bb0ee09c35e0d23853
Price: 10.84 USD
Availability: InStock

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About Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

About this game

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever, now with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a fully remastered soundtrack, and now includes three expansions with the base game: “Lords of the West,” “Dynasties of India,” and “Dawn of the Dukes.” Frequent updates include events, additional content, new game modes, and enhanced features.

Explore all the original Campaigns and the best-selling expansions like never before. With over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history, improved experiences await. Head online to challenge other players in your quest for world domination with more than 45 different Civilizations. Recent updates include ongoing support for the Scenario Editor, Quick Play for easy social games, enhancements to the game UI, and more!

Choose your path to greatness with an eye-catching and engaging remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.

Critic Reviews

Based on 32 Critics

LEVEL (Czech Republic)

100 / 100
"Only few creators can show off with such a good remaster as the creators of Age of Empires. The second instalment almost didn’t age, and its already great gameplay was...

Ragequit.gr

93 / 100
"Definitive Edition manages to upgrade the all-time classic that was Age of Empires II while still respecting its original version, making the whole experience feel like a whole...

CD-Action

90 / 100
"As a person who was raised on Age of Empires I was satisfied with every aspect of the remake. Small missteps didn’t spoil the fun and the addition of new nations only deepened...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Available DLCs for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition include Chronicles Battle for Greece, Victors and Vanquished, The Mountain Royals, and Return of Rome

Are you ready for a challenge? 39% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 61% of GameFAQs users said Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is Tough or Unforgiving.

According to ESRB, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is suitable for players aged 13 and above.

Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.

All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read

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