Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive · Published by Xbox Game Studios
Very Positive — 95% positive (182,776 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
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Strategy · 2019 · More £15 - £30 games
Delve into a vast world of historical empires as you command armies and build cities in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Explore diverse campaigns with 42 civilizations and their unique units and technologies.
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.
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.
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Varangians Civilization Deep Dive
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/589b8a0ad493727f04228cafa895c37c940460e9.jpg Civilization Focus: Cavalry & Navy The intrepid Varangian adventurers turned their sights east rather than west, navigating the Baltic Sea and the rivers of Russia to settle and trade in lands as far away as the Black and Caspian Seas. A keen eye for commerce elicits extra gold income from a variety of sources, while their cavalry, navy, and Varangian Guards are among the best in the business. Through trade, raiding, and settlement, the Varangians left a lasting influence throughout much of medieval eastern Europe. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/5fd5870bbfc1f2d54194fd275877453238d95217.jpg Bonuses Shepherding, fishing, and hunting also generate gold. Bloodlines and Caravan effects increased. Varangian Guards attack faster and generate gold. Longships and Catapult Galleons attack faster. Team Bonus: Knight-line increased damage vs. infantry. Pre-Order The Viking Sagas Now! The Viking Sagas is available for pre-order now on Steam with a 15% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4376980/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Viking_Sagas/ Regional Assets Varangian Guard {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/8fe4ba946236fb1b970ae56bc70b90b8c1a8f46c.jpg A mercenary force in service to the Byzantine emperor, the Varangian Guard drew recruits from all over Scandinavia as well as England and Rus’ lands. After completing their service, grizzled veterans returned home fabulously wealthy in both riches and renown. Trained at the Barracks, the Varangian Guard is a deadly shock infantryman who generates gold while fighting and excels at raiding and melee combat. Varangian Guards attack faster, generate more gold, and periodically hurl axes. Longship {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/a8a85ed89f9c362c79d5141d4b5d9580c8f9d1eb.jpg Masterfully constructed to traverse any waterway with speed, the Longship was the most advanced and versatile warship in northern Europe through the end of the Viking Age. Rivals bemoaned the lightning-quick ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Lady Eridani)AnnouncementsOfficial
Server Maintenance - Wednesday, September 2
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/2a6c397fa677367a01c167cf9ff8ad1dd6b7acbd.png WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Wednesday, September 2 @ 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store / XBOX / PlayStation 5) Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires IV (Steam / Microsoft Store / XBOX / PlayStation 5) OBJECTIVES Routine server updates and maintenance. DETAILSThis coming Wednesday, September 2nd, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for regular maintenance. Please note: Ranked matchmaking will disabled exactly one hour before the maintenance window to prevent disruption to newly-formed matches. Any matches still in progress at the start of the maintenance window will be disrupted when it begins. DURING THE MAINTENANCE WINDOW, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH THE GAME, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MATCHMAKE OR ACCESS ANY ONLINE FEATURES. To prevent any interruptions, we recommend wrapping up any games at least 10 minutes before the maintenance window. The downtime is expected to last between 1 and 2 hours. You can watch this thread with any changes to the schedule as they arise, as well as the all-clear when the maintenance is complete. Thank you for your patience!Read full article on Community Announcements (Evo_AoE)AnnouncementsOfficial
Saxons Civilization Deep Dive
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e65514eb476d522f1109d9fb4b95a1695099dbfa.jpg Civilization Focus: Infantry & Defense Prosperous inheritors of Roman Britain, the Saxons use strong fortifications and infantry armies to vigilantly guard their realms against the constant threat of Viking raids. The organized and efficient fyrd system facilitates levying foot soldiers from Saxon towns and estates, while Alfred the Great’s naval reforms have created a fleet capable of challenging even the Danes at sea. Resilient and adaptive, the Saxons may bend but won’t break, and present a stiff challenge to any invader. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/fac06d20936a8b13b1a5bf01727ba3892e16e08f.jpg Bonuses Dropsites provide a little extra food and stone when built. Foot soldiers cost less per Town Center or Castle controlled. Towers and Castles fire more arrows starting in the Castle Age. Longships and Catapult Galleons have more HP. Team Bonus: Repairers work faster. Pre-Order The Viking Sagas Now! The Viking Sagas is available for pre-order now on Steam with a 15% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4376980/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Viking_Sagas/ Regional Assets Varangian Guard {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/8fe4ba946236fb1b970ae56bc70b90b8c1a8f46c.jpg A mercenary force in service to the Byzantine emperor, the Varangian Guard drew recruits from all over Scandinavia as well as England and Rus’ lands. After completing their service, grizzled veterans returned home fabulously wealthy in both riches and renown. Trained at the Barracks, the Varangian Guard is a deadly shock infantryman who generates gold while fighting and excels at raiding and melee combat. Saxon Varangian Guards are less expensive per Town Center and Castle controlled and gain additional armor when massed. Longship {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/a8a85ed89f9c362c79d5141d4b5d9580c8f9d1eb.jpg Masterfully constructed to traverse any waterway with speed, the Longship was the most advanced and versatile warship in northern Europe thr...Read full article on Community Announcements (Lady Eridani)AnnouncementsOfficial
Danes Civilization Deep Dive
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/e2a842f2429e3bd53b99ade82d7b82f0925d0662.jpg Civilization Focus: Infantry & Siege Weapons Feared across northern Europe for their aggressive expansion and brutal raids during the Viking Age, the Danes dominate the North Sea region with stout infantry and powerful siege engines. Centuries of coastal raiding makes them swift sailors, while a tradition of hunting, gathering, and farming makes their Fishing Ships and Villagers more productive at gathering food. True to their reaving nature, the Danes are expert pillagers, plundering gold and resources from every destroyed building. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/ca3c065789d663657fc5bab8424224312456c70d.jpg Bonuses Fishing Ships and Villagers drop off a small amount of extra food. Barracks and Siege Workshop upgrades cost less gold. Loot a small amount of the resource cost of each destroyed building. Varangian Guards and Longships move faster. Team Bonus: Siege weapons increased LoS. Pre-Order The Viking Sagas Now! The Viking Sagas is available for pre-order now on Steam with a 15% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4376980/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Viking_Sagas/ Regional Assets Varangian Guard {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/8fe4ba946236fb1b970ae56bc70b90b8c1a8f46c.jpg A mercenary force in service to the Byzantine emperor, the Varangian Guard drew recruits from all over Scandinavia as well as England and Rus’ lands. After completing their service, grizzled veterans returned home fabulously wealthy in both riches and renown. Trained at the Barracks, the Varangian Guard is a deadly shock infantryman who generates gold while fighting and excels at raiding and melee combat. Danish Varangian Guards benefit from faster movement and cheaper Barracks upgrades. They also deal more damage as they lose HP. Longship {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/a8a85ed89f9c362c79d5141d4b5d9580c8f9d1eb.jpg Masterfully constructed to traverse any waterway with speed, the Longship was the most advanced and versatile warsh...Read full article on Community Announcements (Lady Eridani)AnnouncementsOfficial
Pre-Order Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Viking Sagas
Having seen the Age of Empires community’s enthusiasm for Viking adventures and sagas, we are thrilled to bring the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Viking Sagas! It is available now for pre-order on Steam with a 15% discount and launches on September 22, 2026. Sail to medieval northern Europe, where history meets heroic epic in daring adventures, thrilling sagas, and ruthless raids. Navigate the calm fjords, rushing rivers, treacherous seas, and lands beyond in an action-packed expansion, marauding and pillaging to your heart’s content! The Viking Sagas introduces three formidable new civilizations with their own unique units, technologies, and shared architecture: the Danes, Saxons, and Varangians. Challenge your friends in skirmish matches or ransack your way across Northern Europe in an epic 15-mission, 3-part new campaign, commanding the warriors of the fabled Harald Hardrada. In this epic trilogy, you will set sail on adventures that span from the icy North to the southern reaches of the Byzantine empire, to the wide beaches of the English shore. Meet the rebellious pagan Einar Paunch-Shaker, escape the advances of the calculating Empress Zoe, and test the sharp edge of your battle axe against the Danish king Svein Estridsson. We are excited to work with Forgotten Empires to bring you The Viking Sagas. Whether you are a passionate historian, an admirer of Norse sagas, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all of the above – The Viking Sagas will bring you countless hours of joy and fun! Pre-Order The Viking Sagas Now! The Viking Sagas is available for pre-order now on Steam with a 15% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4376980/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Viking_Sagas/ What are The Viking Sagas? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35210618/fa60216e23fcdcbd6f72b21f4b9fbb43b2a6d02e.png "With God as my witness, I swear these three things: first, to gain followers and make a name for myself; second, to recapture the throne of Norway; and...Read full article on Community Announcements (Lady Eridani)
