Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Xbox Release Date

The remaster of fan-favorite RTS Age of Empires II, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, is coming soon to Xbox. Here's what you need to know about its release on Microsoft's console.

The original Age of Empires II was released in 1999 and is considered a classic RTS game. The historical RTS sits alongside Starcraft as one of the hallmarks of the genre, and has spawned decades of memes, most famously the "wololo" sound effect of the priest unit that reverses the allegiances of allied troops.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Xbox Release Date

According to the game's Xbox page, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition releases on Xbox Jan. 31, 2023. The game will come with its own set of improvements that optimize gameplay with a controller, though the page also says the console edition of the game will also be compatible with keyboard and mouse controls if a player decides to opt for a more traditional gaming experience.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition revamps the original game with graphical improvements, quality-of-life features and new content including new civilizations to play as. While the game features well-known empires like the Britons and Aztecs, it also features civilizations usually ignored by historical games, like the Tatars and Gurjaras, offering a unique gameplay experience.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition was originally released on PC in 2019, as part of the celebration of the original game's 20th anniversary.