Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Now Available on Steam

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Microsoft has finally brought Age of Empires: Definitive Edition to Steam.

The classic real-time strategy game is now available for Windows PC, via Steam. You can check out a trailer above.


This modernized re-release of the classic game originally developed by Ensemble Studios was first released on the Microsoft Store in February 2018. It features support for 4K resolutions, tweaked mechanics, redone voice acting and narration, 8-player online multiplayer, and more.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is also part of Xbox Game Pass for PC, and has cross-platform multiplayer between Steam and the Game Pass versions.

Here’s a rundown of the game:

Age of Empires, the pivotal RTS that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. Bringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of other new features, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is the complete RTS package. Engage in over 40 hours of updated campaign content with new narration and pacing, jump online in up to 8-player battles with new competitive features and modes, experience 4K HD visuals with overhauled animations, get creative with the scenario builder and share your creations. There’s never been a better time to jump in to Age of Empires. Welcome back to history.

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