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Age of Empires II: HD Edition (officially renamed Age of Empires II (2013) and later Age of Empires II (Retired)) is a high-definition remaster of the classic 1999 real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios. Released on April 9, 2013, it updated the base game and The Conquerors expansion to run natively on modern high-resolution displays. While it is a beloved piece of strategy gaming history, official development has concluded following the launch of the superior Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
Key Features
Official Expansions
The HD Edition served as a foundation for three major content expansions that added new civilizations, campaigns, and balance changes:
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Age of Empires II: HD Edition (officially renamed Age of Empires II (2013) and later Age of Empires II (Retired)) is a high-definition remaster of the classic 1999 real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios. Released on April 9, 2013, it updated the base game and The Conquerors expansion to run natively on modern high-resolution displays. While it is a beloved piece of strategy gaming history, official development has concluded following the launch of the superior Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
Key Features
- Modern Display Support: Adds widescreen resolutions and native support for 1080p displays and beyond.
- Steam Integration: Features multiplayer match hosting directly through Steam servers, Steam achievements, and cloud saves.
- Steam Workshop: Allows easy community modding, custom maps, and texture packs.
- Visual Tweaks: Improves lighting, fire, and water rendering while preserving the original 2D sprite aesthetic.
- Expanded Population: Increases the classic game's population cap from 200 up to 500 units.
Official Expansions
The HD Edition served as a foundation for three major content expansions that added new civilizations, campaigns, and balance changes:
- The Forgotten (2013): Adds the Italians, Indians, Slavs, Magyars, and Incas, alongside new campaigns and game modes.
- The African Kingdoms (2015): Continues content expansion with African civilizations.
- Rise of the Rajas (2016): Adds Southeast Asian civilizations, regional architecture, and local campaigns
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