There are few games released in the past 20 years that hold a place in my gaming heart like Age Of Empires 2. In a rather surprising move, Microsoft announced today that Age of Empires 2 would be re-released on Steam, remastered for today's modern, HD screens. Boasting an enhanced visual engine and taking advantage of newer, larger screens, AGE 2 HD aims to capture the attention of a new generation of conquerors.
Another welcome addition to the AGE 2 repertoire is the addition of not only the use of Steam servers for matchmaking and multiplayer, but the compatibility of the Steam Workshop as well. This means that there will be one centralized hub for all custom creations and maps relating to AGE 2. If the mapping community is as active today as it was in it's heyday, there will be plenty of player driven content for years to come.
Age of Empires 2 HD is currently set for release on April 9, 2013 for $19.99 or $60.00 for a 4-pack. Pre-orders are now open.
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ReplyDeleteBack in the day, I played a lot of AoE II. It's real sad that Ensemble Studios stopped developing after AoEIII's second expansion, so no speculated IV and V.
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