Age of Empires 2 - News

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Real-Time Strategy
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 92%
Released
September 27, 1999
ESRB
T For Teen // Mild Blood, Mild Language, and Violence
Developer(s)
Ensemble Studios
Publisher(s)
Microsoft, Konami
Engine
Genie Engine
Age of Empires 2

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 35 different Civilizations. You can also experience new Civilizations and Campaigns with the Lords of the West DLC! Recent updates include a Battle Royale game mode, 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.

Genre(s)
Real-Time Strategy

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