Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is Coming to PS5

NEWS Daniel-D - 11-Apr-2025, 8:40 am

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developers Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, World's Edge, and Wicked Witch will release the PlayStation 5 version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on May 6 alongside the new DLC expansion “The Three Kingdoms”. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of the pioneers of Real Time Strategy (or RTS for short) in gaming history, the game features stunning 4K ultra high-definition graphics, a fully remastered soundtrack, and includes three expansions with the base game: “Lords of the West,” “Dynasties of India,” and “Dawn of the Dukes.”

An RTS experience on PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5 version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will include all the original campaigns and additional expansion campaigns. Thus, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will guarantee an experience of over 200 hours of gameplay through 1,000 years of human history. You can also challenge other players in multiplayer online for the quest of world domination with more than 45 different civilizations to choose from. Recent updates to the game have included a Quick Play feature for easy social games, enhancements to the game user interface, and more!

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PS5 will come in two versions on PlayStation Store: Standard Edition ($39.99 USD), which includes the base game, the “Mountain Royals” pre-order DLC, and 24 animated profile icons and Premium Edition ($59.99 USD): Adds up to five days of early access, the new “The Three Kingdoms” expansion, and all previously released DLCs like “Return of Rome” and “Chronicles: Battle for Greece.”

Cross-platform availability

About the cross-platform between PlayStation 5, PC, and other platforms, World’s Edge studio has explained: “Playing across all platforms is a game-changer for our franchise, and it’s all about bringing our community together. This isn’t just about convenience — it’s about growing and strengthening the Age community. With crossplay, we’re creating one global battlefield where every strategy, every empire, and every player matters.". Therefore, we can be sure that cross-platform support will be available for the release of the PlayStation 5 version.

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