Age of Empires

Definitive Edition

February 2018

 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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Civilizations

Assyrians

Restore the might of the Assyrian Empire under Adad-nirari II and terrify your enemies as the supreme Assyrian archers darken the sun with the shafts of their arrows.

Babylonians

Walk through the Ishtar Gate, ascend ziggurats, and explore the great city of Babylon, a testament to your people’s mastery of stone masonry. Its palace garden, a wonder of the world, was truly paradise on earth.

Carthaginians

Lead Carthage from city-state to empire and challenge the might of Rome with menacing war elephants and an indomitable navy.

Choson

Control the advanced kingdom of Gojoseon and expand your territory by alliance or through the might of your powerful swordsmen.

Egyptians

Sail the Nile River, construct massive pyramids to send your pharaohs to godhood, and lead armies of powerful charioteers as you vie for control of the rich lands of Canaan and the Levant.

Greeks

Establish colonies using your mobile fleets, resolve internal conflicts, and command armies of swift hoplites as you expand your domain.

Hittites

Pouring out of the rocky hills of Anatolia, the Hittites were the terror of the Near East. Lay waste to enemy cities with armies of skilled bowmen and durable siege engines.

Macedonians

Relive the conquests of Alexander the Great at the head of an army of disciplined infantry and powerful siege engines, building a vast empire stretching from Greece to India.

Minoans

Construct vast fleets of ships and build a Mediterranean trade network that will be commemorated on the vibrant frescos within your grand palaces.

Palmyrans

Rising out of the sands of the Syrian Desert, Palmyra built its hegemony on trade and commerce. Defend your caravans and raid your enemies with swift camelry bred in the harsh desert.

Persians

Throw off the Median yoke, conquer Babylon, and build a diverse empire stretching from India and Egypt to Thrace. Powerful elephants will trample anything that stands in your way!

Phoenicians

Invent the alphabet, fashion sturdy ships from the famous cedars of Lebanon, and lead voyages throughout the Mediterranean. Distant lands and the vast seas beyond the Pillars of Heracles await!

Romans

Draw your gladius and emulate the tactical brilliance of Caesar and Trajan as you lead the fabled Roman legions from humble beginnings to mastery of Europe and the Mediterranean world.

Shang

Reap the economic benefits of the fertile Yellow River valley and construct massive fortifications to repulse nomadic invasions from the northern steppe.

Sumerians

Cultivate the rich soils of Mesopotamia, invent writing and the wheel, and wage the wars of Gilgamesh and Sargon. No enemy city will withstand your fearsome siege engines!

Yamato

Take command of sturdy fleets and large cavalry armies as you vie to unify your hardworking people and forge the Empire of the Rising Sun.

Campaigns

Ascent of Egypt – Take your first steps in Age of Empires by experiencing the story of the world’s longest continuous civilization. As the guiding spirit of Egypt, settle along the fertile Nile River, wage war and unite the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt with Narmer, build the great monuments of Hatshepsut, and venture into foreign lands to conquer the Nubians and Canaanites.
Glory of Greece – Follow the Greeks from their Bronze Age beginnings to the height of the Hellenic era. Step into the sandals of famous Greek heroes like Achilles, Pericles, Xenophon, and Alexander the Great to build a civilization spanning the ancient world from the Mediterranean to India.
Voices of Babylon – For centuries, Babylon was the envy of the world. Her Hanging Gardens and eminent ziggurats inspired legends that echoed throughout the ages. Her greatest king, Hammurabi, gave the world its first law code. Lead this majestic city from its remarkable rise to its staggering fall, and restore it once again to greatness.
Yamato, Empire of the Rising Sun – On the very edge of the eastern world, a new civilization was born beneath the rising sun. Follow the Yamato as they eclipse the neighbouring clans to dominate Japan, turning the islands of rice farmers and fishermen into an empire of warriors and poets.
The Rise of Rome – Rome. The very name conjures images of steely-eyed legionaries and opulent senators. But Rome was not built in a day. Journey back to when Rome was nothing but a modest town on the Tiber River. Follow the Romans as they overthrow their Etruscan masters, conquer Italy, and expand throughout the Mediterranean to challenge Carthage and Greece. Divide and conquer, Consul.
Ave Caesar – Gaius Julius Caesar carried the highest virtues of the Roman Republic, but his ambitions would cause the Republic’s downfall. March with this storied son of Rome from his captivity by Cilician pirates to his expedition to the ends of the earth; and from his conquest of Gaul to his crushing victory over his rivals. Discover why Roman emperors would proudly bear his name for centuries. Ave Caesar!
Imperium Romanum – Even as Rome ruled the world and attained the heights of civilization, the seeds of discord took root and cracks appeared in the imperial marble. In time, strife, rebellion, and disaster struck. Can you defeat pretenders, crush rebellions on the frontiers, and withstand the assault of the most barbarous horsemen to ever ride against civilization? Can you save Rome from falling into ruin?
Enemies of Rome – Rome’s rapid expansion has stirred emotions of both awe and hatred among its neighbors. The Romans have become overconfident due to their success, which might well bring about their downfall. At every corner lie enemies who have sworn to topple the mighty Republic. Brilliant generals like Hannibal, inspirational leaders like Spartacus, and unexpected allies like Odaenathus will leave a profound mark on the history of Rome.
Reign of the Hittites – From humble origins as nomadic warriors, the Hittites settled in Anatolia and built an empire over the ruins of the Hattian and Mittani kingdoms. They adopted the chariot with great success and not only destroyed Babylon, but also rivaled Egypt in wealth and power. Lead the Hittites in their most daring raids and battles from the dawning of their culture to their cataclysmic clash with the Egyptians at Kadesh – the first major battle between great powers in human history.
The Punic War – For centuries, Carthage ruled the waves and coasts of the Mediterranean. Her trade ships enriched her harbors while her colonies were defended by the fiercest mercenaries that gold could buy. The sudden appearance of Rome, however, threatens its mercantile dominance. Will you be able to defend your empire’s outpost on Sicily from these marauding Romans? Surely, this enemy is nothing compared to the might of Carthage.

Media

The Colossus

River Encounter

Phoenician Harbour

Rome is the Light

Greek Tragedy

Greek City

Fall of Babylon

Enemies at the Gates

Cliffside City

Chariot Ambush

Babylonian City

Asian Temple

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