Is Age of Empires II on PS5 or PS4?

No. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is not available on PlayStation. It ships on PC (Steam and the Microsoft Store) and on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One only.

Is Age of Empires II on Xbox?

Yes. The Definitive Edition has a full Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One port with a controller-first interface, and it's included with Game Pass.

Is there crossplay between PC and Xbox?

Yes. PC and Xbox players can play together, so you can match with friends across the two platforms.

Is Age of Empires II on Switch or Mac?

No. There is no Nintendo Switch version and no native macOS build — the Definitive Edition runs on Windows PC and Xbox consoles.

How many civilizations are there?

The Definitive Edition has 59 civilizations, each with its own bonuses, unique units and unique technologies.

Is Age of Empires II free?

It's a paid game on Steam and Xbox, but it's included with Game Pass — if you subscribe, you can play the full game at no extra cost.

Game Guide

Where you can play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, what the editions and DLC actually include, and the fastest path from your first match to the ranked ladder.

Where you can play

The Definitive Edition is on PC and Xbox, with crossplay between the two — but it never came to PlayStation, Switch or Mac. Here's the full picture, device by device.

PC (Windows)Available
The main version, on Steam and the Microsoft Store. Where ranked ladder and the modding scene live.
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox OneAvailable
A full console port with a controller-first interface. Included with Game Pass, so you can try it without buying.
PlayStation (PS5 / PS4)Not available
There is no PlayStation version. The Definitive Edition ships on PC and Xbox only — there's no way to play it on a PS5 or PS4.
Nintendo SwitchNot available
No Switch release. The game isn't available on any Nintendo hardware.
MacNot available
No native macOS build — the Definitive Edition is Windows-only on desktop. Mac players rely on PC streaming or compatibility layers, neither of which is official.

Editions & DLC

Definitive Edition
The current edition and the one this database covers — a full remaster of the 1999 original with every expansion folded in, 4K art, rebalanced civs and the ranked ladder.
Expansions (Lords of the West, Dawn of the Dukes, Dynasties of India and more)
Each DLC adds new civilizations and story campaigns on top of the base game. They're optional — you can play and ladder without them.

Browse what the expansions add in the civilizations list and the campaign timeline.

Getting started

New to the game? You don't need to learn everything at once. Pick a forgiving civilization, drill one opening until it's automatic, and learn what beats what. These pages are the shortest path:

Build orders
Learn one opening — Scouts or Archers — and repeat it. A clean build order is the single biggest jump in strength for a new player.
Counter matrix
Every unit has a hard counter. Check what beats what before you commit your gold to an army.
Civ tier list
Pick a strong, beginner-friendly civilization to learn the fundamentals on before you branch out.
Hotkeys
A handful of keys — idle villager, Town Center, control groups — do most of the work. Learn those first.

Frequently asked

Is Age of Empires II on PS5 or PS4?: No. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is not available on PlayStation. It ships on PC (Steam and the Microsoft Store) and on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One only.
Is Age of Empires II on Xbox?: Yes. The Definitive Edition has a full Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One port with a controller-first interface, and it's included with Game Pass.
Is there crossplay between PC and Xbox?: Yes. PC and Xbox players can play together, so you can match with friends across the two platforms.
Is Age of Empires II on Switch or Mac?: No. There is no Nintendo Switch version and no native macOS build — the Definitive Edition runs on Windows PC and Xbox consoles.
How many civilizations are there?: The Definitive Edition has 59 civilizations, each with its own bonuses, unique units and unique technologies.
Is Age of Empires II free?: It's a paid game on Steam and Xbox, but it's included with Game Pass — if you subscribe, you can play the full game at no extra cost.