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Age of Empires
5 games · 2019-2025
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Age of Empires 3: Complete Collection
Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and determine the outcome of its struggles for power. Included Content Age of Empires III (v1.14) Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs (v1.06) Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (v1.03) Selective Download You can skip downloading of language packs you don’t need. Here is the list of selective files: fg-selective-english-and-russian.bin (required for both English and Russian installation) fg-selective-english.bin fg-selective-french.bin fg-selective-german.bin fg-selective-italian.bin fg-selective-russian.bin fg-selective-spanish.bin In example, if you want to launch the game with Spanish UI/Subtitles/Voiceovers – skip all “selective” files, but download fg-selective-spanish.bin & all main files (01-05).
S022022Mainline
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – v100.13.9057.0 + 4 DLCs
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack. Now featuring two new game modes: Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, including all previously released expansions and all 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations – the Swedes and Inca. Head online to challenge other players with updated online multiplayer with cross network play and enjoy modern gaming features including spectator modes and mod support. Complete your collection with this final chapter in the Age of Empires Definitive Edition journey.
S032022Mainline
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition – Build 46777/Steam
Welcome back to history. The strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Steam. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition brings together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of new features. Experience an epic game of empire-building and conquest. Engage in over 40 hours of updated campaign content with new narration and pacing. Relive history with remastered graphics and sound. Experience 4K visuals and a new orchestral soundtrack. Build your empires and prepare for battle. Jump online in up to 8-player battles with new competitive features and modes.
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Age of Empires IV: Ultimate Bundle -13.0.4343.0 + 6 DLCs/Bonuses + 4K HDR Videos Pack
One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance. Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history. Customize Your Game with Mods – Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques. Digital Deluxe Edition The Digital Deluxe Edition includes everything from Age of Empires IV, plus digital bonus content which includes the official Age of Empires IV soundtrack, Unit Counters Chart, art compilation from digital painter Craig Mullins, and exclusive in-game content including a Coat of Arms, Player Profile portrait, and Monument.
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – v101.103.26969.0 (#158041) + 14 DLCs/Bonuses + Windows 7 Fix
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations. Explore all the original campaigns like never before as well as the best-selling expansions, spanning over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history. Head online to challenge other players with 35 different civilizations in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Choose your path to greatness with this definitive remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time. Enhanced Graphics Pack The Enhanced Graphics Pack increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. Before you attempt to install, please make sure that your system requirements meet or exceed the minimum specs for this content: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia® GTX 650 / AMD HD 5850 or better
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Age of Empires 3: Complete Collection
Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and determine the outcome of its struggles for power. Included Content Age of Empires III (v1.14) Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs (v1.06) Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (v1.03) Selective Download You can skip downloading of language packs you don’t need. Here is the list of selective files: fg-selective-english-and-russian.bin (required for both English and Russian installation) fg-selective-english.bin fg-selective-french.bin fg-selective-german.bin fg-selective-italian.bin fg-selective-russian.bin fg-selective-spanish.bin In example, if you want to launch the game with Spanish UI/Subtitles/Voiceovers – skip all “selective” files, but download fg-selective-spanish.bin & all main files (01-05).
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – v100.13.9057.0 + 4 DLCs
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack. Now featuring two new game modes: Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, including all previously released expansions and all 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations – the Swedes and Inca. Head online to challenge other players with updated online multiplayer with cross network play and enjoy modern gaming features including spectator modes and mod support. Complete your collection with this final chapter in the Age of Empires Definitive Edition journey.
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MainlineAge of Empires 3: Complete Collection
Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and determine the outcome of its struggles for power. Included Content Age of Empires III (v1.14) Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs (v1.06) Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (v1.03) Selective Download You can skip downloading of language packs you don’t need. Here is the list of selective files: fg-selective-english-and-russian.bin (required for both English and Russian installation) fg-selective-english.bin fg-selective-french.bin fg-selective-german.bin fg-selective-italian.bin fg-selective-russian.bin fg-selective-spanish.bin In example, if you want to launch the game with Spanish UI/Subtitles/Voiceovers – skip all “selective” files, but download fg-selective-spanish.bin & all main files (01-05).
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MainlineAge of Empires III: Definitive Edition – v100.13.9057.0 + 4 DLCs
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack. Now featuring two new game modes: Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, including all previously released expansions and all 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations – the Swedes and Inca. Head online to challenge other players with updated online multiplayer with cross network play and enjoy modern gaming features including spectator modes and mod support. Complete your collection with this final chapter in the Age of Empires Definitive Edition journey.
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MainlineAge of Empires: Definitive Edition – Build 46777/Steam
Welcome back to history. The strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Steam. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition brings together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay, all-new visuals and a host of new features. Experience an epic game of empire-building and conquest. Engage in over 40 hours of updated campaign content with new narration and pacing. Relive history with remastered graphics and sound. Experience 4K visuals and a new orchestral soundtrack. Build your empires and prepare for battle. Jump online in up to 8-player battles with new competitive features and modes.
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MainlineAge of Empires IV: Ultimate Bundle -13.0.4343.0 + 6 DLCs/Bonuses + 4K HDR Videos Pack
One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance. Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history. Customize Your Game with Mods – Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques. Digital Deluxe Edition The Digital Deluxe Edition includes everything from Age of Empires IV, plus digital bonus content which includes the official Age of Empires IV soundtrack, Unit Counters Chart, art compilation from digital painter Craig Mullins, and exclusive in-game content including a Coat of Arms, Player Profile portrait, and Monument.
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MainlineAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition – v101.103.26969.0 (#158041) + 14 DLCs/Bonuses + Windows 7 Fix
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations. Explore all the original campaigns like never before as well as the best-selling expansions, spanning over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history. Head online to challenge other players with 35 different civilizations in your quest for world domination throughout the ages. Choose your path to greatness with this definitive remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time. Enhanced Graphics Pack The Enhanced Graphics Pack increases Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to ultra-high fidelity resolution. Before you attempt to install, please make sure that your system requirements meet or exceed the minimum specs for this content: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia® GTX 650 / AMD HD 5850 or better
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