E3 2019: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Launching Fall 2019, Beta Coming Soon
Today, we’re thrilled to share that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC, the Microsoft Store and Steam fall 2019 and will support cross-play between Windows 10 and Steam players at launch. Age of Empires II is one of the most beloved strategy games over the past 20 years, and we were driven to create an experience that will be loved by our most loyal PC players and those joining the franchise for the first time.
Developed by Forgotten Empires, Tantalus, and Wicked Witch, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition includes entirely new content and many exciting gameplay improvements. This edition contains all previously released Age of Empires II content, as well as brand new civilizations, additional campaign missions, new graphics that support up to 4K resolution and Xbox Live support for multiplayer, including all-new achievements. Not to mention, the edition features quality-of-life upgrades such as automatic farm reseeding to take the game you already know and love to the next level. Exciting new features include:
- The Last Khans campaign: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition includes brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with three new campaigns and four new civilizations.
- New civilizations: Four new civilizations are being added exclusively to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: the Bulgarians, Cumans, Lithuanians and Tatars, bringing the total number of civilizations in the game to 35.
- New spectator mode and tournament features: Players will be able to spectate multiplayer games in real time and switch between each player’s view, with overlay UI on top to give spectators information on different players’ status.