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dmr87 · Mar 7, 2013

Microsoft today announced Age of Empires II HD Edition, a reimagining of the 1999 real-time strategy game. With Ensemble Studios closed, work on the updated version is being done by Hidden Path Entertainment (Defense Grid series, Counter Strike: Global Offensive).

Age of Empires II HD Edition will launch on April 9 exclusively through Steam across the world. Gamers won't need to wait that long to play, however, as those who prepurchase (at a 10 percent discount) will be able to jump in April 5.

Age of Empires II HD Edition includes every single-player campaign from the Age of Kings original and the Conquerors expansion, totaling 18 in all. In addition, gamers can challenge other Steam players through the game's online mode.

According to Microsoft, Age of Empires II HD Edition has been remastered for high-resolution displays at 1080p. It also includes an "enhanced visual engine" sporting improved textures for terrain, water and fire, and ambient lighting effects.

Steamworks features for Age of Empires II HD Edition include achievements, leaderboards, matchmaking, and cloud support. In addition, gamers can share user created content through the Steam Workshop.

Lastly, Microsoft revealed the minimum system requirements for Age of Empires II HD Edition today. They are listed below, along with the game's debut trailer.

Minimum System Requirements:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Pro
Steam Software Platform
900x600 minimum display resolution
Direct X 9 Capable GPU
1.2GHz CPU
1GB RAM
2GB HDD

Announcement trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_MEFt7KrxQ

The music, hnnnngnhh

http://www.gamespot.com/news/age-of-empires-ii-hd-arriving-april-9-6404962

JordanKZ · Mar 7, 2013

Steam workshop support? Holy fucking shit, that's actually awesome.

Stumpokapow · Mar 7, 2013

START THE GAME ALREADY

inky · Mar 7, 2013

FUCK YES!

JdFoX187 · Mar 7, 2013

April 5? I will be there.

Fandangox · Mar 7, 2013

AN ACTUAL STEAM GAME I CAN RUN

Isaccard · Mar 7, 2013

Does this mean the Halo's are coming too?

MjFrancis · Mar 7, 2013

I will be there on day one.

I love playing AoEII and the only reason I put so many hours into AoEIII is that it was available on Steam and bought at a bargin price.

JaseC · Mar 7, 2013

I'm not sure how I feel about the visual changes, but Steam Workshop and Steamworks-enabled MP is nice to see.

Edit: The store page isn't up just yet, but the URL is http://store.steampowered.com/app/221380/

Grimm Fandango · Mar 7, 2013

linkboy · Mar 7, 2013

Hell fucking yes, can't wait.

keit4 · Mar 7, 2013

Stallion Free · Mar 7, 2013

Oh hey, DD platform specific features that actually add something to the game!

Great fucking news.

Seda · Mar 7, 2013

This will be mine

StriKeVillain · Mar 7, 2013

OMFG!

*yells*

Jb · Mar 7, 2013

Oh shit those sound effects and animations. So many childhood memories rushing back.

Xater · Mar 7, 2013

That sounds good. Age of Empires 2 was an amazing strategy game back in the day. Should actually hold up quite well.

Flightmare · Mar 7, 2013

YESSSS

Stumpokapow · Mar 7, 2013

JaseC said:
I'm not sure how I feel about the visual changes, but Steam Workshop and Steamworks-enabled MP is nice to see.

WOLOLO

WOLOLO

WOLOLO

JaseC said:
I love the visual changes, I'm so excited for every aspect of this

derder · Mar 7, 2013

Seriously, I'm looking forward to this more than the SC2 expansion

Sentenza · Mar 7, 2013

I wouldn't argue this is the best RTS ever (I'm nowhere near to be expert enough to judge) but it's surely the one I enjoyed the most.

Stasis · Mar 7, 2013

10000% IN!

Seda · Mar 7, 2013

Stumpokapow said:
WOLOLO

WOLOLO

WOLOLO

Perkel · Mar 7, 2013

WOOOHOOOO FUCK YES !

FACE · Mar 7, 2013

Eideka · Mar 7, 2013

Microsoft.....Steamworks ?

gabbre · Mar 7, 2013

Game For Windows Live

WOLOLO

Steamworks

YES

Stallion Free · Mar 7, 2013

Stumpokapow said:
WOLOLO

WOLOLO

WOLOLO

Amazing, possibly the best thing to come out of this announcement.

scitek · Mar 7, 2013

So with MS now using Steam, if Halo were to come to it, what are the chances it might have Steam Workshop support?

inky · Mar 7, 2013

TucoBenedictoPacifico said:
I wouldn't argue this is the best RTS ever (I'm nowhere near to be expert enough to judge) but it's surely the one I enjoyed the most.

This and Red Alert 2 for me. I don't need anything else.

Now do Age of Mythology

Timan · Mar 7, 2013

There goes my life....

diamount · Mar 7, 2013

Eideka said:
Microsoft.....Steamworks ?

Looks like they conceded defeat for GFWL.

GMM · Mar 7, 2013

YES YES!

statham · Mar 7, 2013

I will buy this.

SummitAve · Mar 7, 2013

KICK FUCKING ASS!!!!

Stallion Free · Mar 7, 2013

Eideka said:
Microsoft.....Steamworks ?

Past 4 games they published on Steam were 100% Steamworks. Microsoft and Capcom finally seeing the light feels good.

chaosblade · Mar 7, 2013

I'm in, sounds like this should be pretty nice, more effort went into it than I expected.

Anth0ny · Mar 7, 2013

the car!

I'll be there day one.

V_Ben · Mar 7, 2013

YES

YES.

Day 1

sangreal · Mar 7, 2013

http://yaftest.ageofempiresonline.com/

no point in sitting on this anymore since they've announced it. was waiting for them to add more info on the new versions which they just did a few hours ago (used to just have stuff about the old aoe games but they've been updating it every day)

FACE · Mar 7, 2013

Stumpokapow said:
WOLOLO

WOLOLO

WOLOLO

gabbre said:
Game For Windows Live

WOLOLO

Steamworks

YES

So good.

Zzoram · Mar 7, 2013

And so marks the final death of GFWL.

Microsoft releasing a Steamworks game. Who would've imagined.

Sendou · Mar 7, 2013

Stallion Free said:
Past 4 games they published on Steam were 100% Steamworks. Microsoft and Capcom finally seeing the light feels good.

So what infidels do we still have. Ubisoft and...?

In related news this is just awesome.

Glass Rebel · Mar 7, 2013

Stump going HAM :lol

Hodders · Mar 7, 2013

Love this game!!

enzo_gt · Mar 7, 2013

AoE + Steamworks

=

underwear change required

Kallor · Mar 7, 2013

Holy shit! Day 1! GOTY 2013.

MrChocolate · Mar 7, 2013

Where do I preorder it?

Harlock · Mar 7, 2013

\o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/

Age of Empires II is the Counter Strike of the RTS!

Varg · Mar 7, 2013

Now the long painful month long wait for this beloved game.

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