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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition System Requirements

February 20, 2018Forgotten Empires LLC70/100

Experience the genesis of real-time strategy, rebuilt for modern PCs. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition includes all original content, enhanced with 4K visuals, updated gameplay, and expanded multiplayer, demanding certain PC specifications to run smoothly.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460, Nvidia GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 260X with 2GB VRAMGPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-6500 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600CPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390X with 4GB VRAMGPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on a low-end PC?
To play on minimum settings, you'll need at least an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 260X GPU with 2GB VRAM, and 8 GB of RAM. If your PC is below these specs, you may experience performance issues.
What GPU do I need for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
The minimum GPU required is a Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 260X with 2GB VRAM. For recommended settings, you'll need a Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390X with 4GB VRAM.
How much RAM does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition need?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, 16 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Age of Empires: Definitive Edition run on integrated graphics?
While it *might* run on some integrated graphics solutions, it's not officially supported and performance will likely be poor. A dedicated GPU meeting the minimum requirements is strongly recommended for a playable experience.
What is the best graphics settings for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
The best settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, you can likely run on high or ultra settings. If you meet only the minimum specs, start with low or medium settings and adjust until you find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Game Info

Developer

Forgotten Empires LLC

Publisher

Microsoft Studios

Release Date

February 20, 2018

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
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