This page is for the 2019 Definitive Edition. For the original game, see Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings.For the 2013 HD Edition, see Age of Empires II (2013). Age of Empires II is the sequel to Age of Empires I, a bestselling PC game. Age of Empires II allows you to play 13 different civilizations, each with different unique units and architecture. This guide is for beginner to moderate players. This guide is useless for advanced players who can easily beat a very hard computer.
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Empire Wars
Empire Wars is a new game mode, exclusively introduced into Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition! In Empire Wars, players start with a small town and economy. All players start in the Feudal Age, with 27 villagers already working farms, chopping trees and mining gold. Economic buildings and a Barracks are also provided to help you build up through the early stages of the game. Empire Wars is available on all maps included with Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, although your starting town may depend on the map.