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Age of Empires II HD announced (Steam, April 9, Steamworks, Hidden Path)

dmr87

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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
 

MjFrancis

Member
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.
 
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Xater

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

Sentenza

Member
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.
 

scitek

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