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Explore the Age of Empires Franchise

Age of Empires is a critically acclaimed, award winning real-time strategy game with a legacy spanning over 20 years and nearly a dozen titles in the franchise. Known for its strategic gameplay founded on historical civilisations, the series spans a period of time from the Stone Age to early modern time, and even includes an episode exploring the legendary creatures and the lore from mythology.

 

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Age of Empires IV

One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the centre of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Coming day one to Xbox Game Pass for PC.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Celebrate one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with remastered graphics and fully enhanced audio, all previously released expansions and new game modes.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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 a brand-new collection, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilisations. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.

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Announcing Age of Empires Definitive Edition

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. With over 40 hours of modernised gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features, there’s never been a better time to jump into Age of Empires. Welcome back to history. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.

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