Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
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About Age of Empires II (Retired)
In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience. Explore all the original single player campaigns from both Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and head online to challenge other Steam players in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Originally developed by Ensemble Studios and re-imagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment, Skybox Labs, and Forgotten Empires, Microsoft Studios is proud to bring Age of Empires II: HD Edition to Steam!
Game details
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Languages
Audio & text: English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese
Text only: Russian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil
Features
Age of Empires II (Retired) price history
Lowest tracked price: $19.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: $19.99.
Age of Empires II (Retired) player count & reviews
99% positive reviews in the last 30 days (96% all-time) · ~4 new reviews/day · 3.5K peak players in the last 30 days.
Age of Empires II (Retired) — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Age of Empires II (Retired) at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for Age of Empires II (Retired) is $19.99 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 1 offers from 1 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price Age of Empires II (Retired) has ever been?
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How many people play Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Age of Empires II (Retired) peaked at 3.5K concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 26, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *:Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+
- Processor:1.2GHZ CPU
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
Recommended
- Additional:900x600 minimum display resolution
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