“We have put a ton of cool new stuff in this 4K remastered version of our original game,” the company said. Overall, the AI is better than before so players can focus on experimenting with the new commands to defeat the enemy. The studio also implemented a pathfinding feature so that units don’t find themselves lost as they travel to their objective. Microsoft Studios set out to bring the gameplay into the modern era such as an attack-move mechanic and control groups.

There are new zoom levels, an overhauled user interface for clean, easy troop management on Ultra HD screens, and even an “Idle Villager” button.īut the visual improvement isn’t the only change. That means smoother battleground terrain, properly shaded characters and structures, and buildings with greater detail. That said, Microsoft Studios overhauled the entire game by upgrading every asset so it looks superb on your Ultra HD TV.

The company is bringing the classic real-time strategy game into the new visual age of 4K with revamped and enhanced visuals for ultra-high visual goodness, “modernized” gameplay, and the ability to play online through Xbox Live. Fitbit Versa 3ĭuring the PC Gaming Show event at E3 2017, Microsoft Studios unveiled Age of Empires: Definitive Edition as part of the game’s 20th anniversary.

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