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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition player count chart
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has a small but active player base. 803 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 5% on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2019
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 654 | -5.35% | 1,059 |
| October 2026 | 691 | +6.47% | 1,094 |
| September 2026 | 649 | -6.2% | 1,044 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -6.39% | 1,113 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -0.83% | 1,189 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +0.25% | 1,199 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -8.07% | 1,196 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +4.58% | 1,301 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -4.89% | 1,244 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -10.23% | 1,308 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +1.25% | 1,457 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +12.33% | 1,439 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +0.87% | 1,281 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +7.26% | 1,270 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -14.51% | 1,184 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +21.6% | 1,385 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +2.71% | 1,139 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -10.35% | 1,109 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +2.4% | 1,237 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -0.58% | 1,208 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -6.25% | 1,215 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -13.83% | 1,296 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +8.67% | 1,504 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +25.48% | 1,384 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +5.35% | 1,103 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +0% | 1,047 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +4.49% | 1,047 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -7.39% | 1,002 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +2.56% | 1,082 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -6.8% | 1,055 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -14.05% | 1,132 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +7.51% | 1,317 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -1.29% | 1,225 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -2.97% | 1,241 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +5.97% | 1,279 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +3.69% | 1,207 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +6.59% | 1,164 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -2.85% | 1,092 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +6.34% | 1,124 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -7.85% | 1,057 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +16.8% | 1,147 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -25.32% | 982 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +0.46% | 1,315 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +16.88% | 1,309 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -8.65% | 1,120 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -9.19% | 1,226 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +4.25% | 1,350 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +7.02% | 1,295 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +8.33% | 1,210 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +13.52% | 1,117 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +5.02% | 984 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -9.03% | 937 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -2.55% | 1,030 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +2.92% | 1,057 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -20.51% | 1,027 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +16.92% | 1,292 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -17.41% | 1,105 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -12.89% | 1,338 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +9.4% | 1,536 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -4.88% | 1,404 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -5.87% | 1,476 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +42.29% | 1,568 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -3.42% | 1,102 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -29.04% | 1,141 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +15.93% | 1,608 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +3.05% | 1,387 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -49.15% | 1,346 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +83.95% | 2,647 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -26.99% | 1,439 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -16.8% | 1,971 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +7.24% | 2,369 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +12.82% | 2,209 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +86.65% | 1,958 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +8.82% | 1,049 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +4.33% | 964 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -25.18% | 924 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +11.06% | 1,235 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -17.38% | 1,112 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -49.66% | 1,346 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +81.29% | 2,674 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +9.99% | 1,475 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -48.64% | 1,341 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -3.48% | 2,611 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +83.02% | 2,705 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +83.6% | 1,478 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -37.6% | 805 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -11.89% | 1,290 |
| August 2019 | n/a | n/a | 1,464 |
How many people play Age of Empires: Definitive Edition right now?
At this moment Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has 803 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #877 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 803 players. Today's peak is 10% below its 30-day average daily peak of 892.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition player count trend
Over the last 30 days Age of Empires: Definitive Edition averaged a daily peak of 892 players, up 5% compared with the 30 days before (853). Its highest point this month (1,094) is 15% below the same period last year (1,281). In its first month after release (Aug 19, 2019) it peaked at 1,290 players. Today's player count is 30% of its all-time peak of 2,705, set on Dec 1, 2019.
Best time to play Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Based on the last 14 days, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is busiest around 17:00 UTC (12 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.
- Developer
- World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Released
- Aug 19, 2019
- Genre
- Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 13 languages, 9 with full audio
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 75% off (around $5.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,99€ | $22.44 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £14.99 | $20.18 | +1% |
| Canada | C$ 21.99 | $15.75 | -21% |
| Australia | A$ 22.45 | $15.72 | -21% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 23.90 | $13.44 | -33% |
| Brazil | R$35,95 | $6.58 | -67% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 185.00 | $9.95 | -50% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 79,99 zł | $20.46 | +2% |
| Switzerland | CHF 19.00 | $23.23 | +16% |
| Norway | 204,00 kr | $21.94 | +10% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 219.00 | $13.34 | -33% |
| India cheapest | ₹464.00 | $4.91 | -75% |
| Indonesia | Rp 265 000 | $14.67 | -27% |
| China | ¥71.00 | $10.65 | -47% |
| Japan | ¥2,000 | $12.62 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 24,900 | $18.52 | -7% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition reviews over time
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition achievements
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has 44 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.3% of them; the rarest, Perseus, is held by 1.7% of players.
Pepperoni PizzaCollected 50,000 food38.0%
Not that I'm keeping count…Defeat 1000 enemy units36.1%
WoodStockCollected 50,000 wood36.0%
HeraclesDefeat a Lion (Alpha)24.2%
21st CenturyTrain 21 Centurions22.7%
CoinageCollected 50,000 gold21.9%
Eye in the skyWin a random map without training any archery units19.3%
PharaohComplete the Ascent of Egypt learning campaign17.7%
PegasusAdvanced first to every age17.1%
Feet on the groundWin a random map game without training any cavalry15.7%
ArchimedesResearched every technology available in a single game15.2%
EpicComplete the Glory of Greece campaign13.5%
QuarryCollected 50,000 stone12.7%
MarvelousWon a game by building and holding a wonder12.2%
Homes?Build 500 houses9.7%
Smoking ZigguratsComplete the Voices of Babylon campaign8.9%
Big In JapanComplete the Yamato Empire of the Rising Sun campaign8.3%
Towers of BabelBuild 50 Babylonian Towers8.3%
Hittite Baby One More TimeComplete the Reign of the Hittites campaign8.2%
AtlasExplore all areas of a single map8.1%
Losing Your ReligionConvert an enemy Priest7.7%
ArtemisHunt 250 animals7.2%
Roma VictrixComplete the Rise of Rome campaign7.0%
Veni, Vidi, ViciComplete the Ave Caesar campaign6.7%
Punic AttackComplete the First Punic War campaign6.6%
Imperial PeaceComplete the Imperium Romana campaign5.9%
State Of The ArtifactWon a game by holding all the artifacts5.8%
The Elephant In The RomeComplete the Enemies of Rome campaign5.7%
Eye of HorusConvert 20 units with Egyptian Priests5.4%
Ruin Them AllWon a game by holding ruins4.8%
Axe To GrindTrain 400 Axemen4.7%
Parthian ShotTrain 500 Horse Archers4.0%
Minoan CompiesTrain 100 Minoan Composite Bowman3.6%
ScytheseeingTrain 100 Egyptian Scythe Chariots2.9%
Res PublicaWon a ranked Elo game.2.7%
Rise And WallBuild 789 Shang wall segments2.2%
Dancing ChariotsTrain 400 Assyrian Chariot Archers2.2%
WololoConvert 1000 units2.2%
Hun, is that you?Destroy 200 temples2.1%
Cute CatsBuild 500 heavy catapults2.1%
The Choson OnesCreate 1000 Choson Legions2.0%
SyntagmaTrain 256 Macedonian Hoplites1.9%
AssassinDefeated 20 heroes1.9%
PerseusKilled a Medusa1.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition DLC
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Soundtrack ↗ | $9.99 | |
Latest Age of Empires: Definitive Edition news and patch notes
- Jul 30, 2026 Celebrating Age in 2026, Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going
- Jun 25, 2026 A Wave of Discounts with the Steam Summer Sale
- Mar 19, 2026 Spring Sale Is Happening Now!
- Dec 18, 2025 Winter Sale Happening Now!
- Nov 21, 2025 Black Friday Sale Is Happening Now!
- Sep 29, 2025 Autumn Sale Happening Now!
- Jun 26, 2025 Beat the Heat with the Steam Summer Sale!
- Apr 24, 2025 Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Happening Now!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition FAQ
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition dead?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has a small but active player base. 803 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 5% on the month before).
How many people play Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
803 people are playing Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 803 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,705 concurrent players on Dec 1, 2019.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition growing or declining?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 892, up 5% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition most active?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition usually has the most players around 17:00 UTC (12 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Age of Empires: Definitive Edition cost?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on Steam is $4.99 (75% off), on Jun 25, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on sale right now?
No, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 75%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.
Where is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is cheapest in India at ₹464.00, about $4.91 or 75% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition good?
Steam players rate Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Very Positive: 84% of 15,753 reviews are positive.
When did Age of Empires: Definitive Edition come out?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition was released on Steam on Aug 19, 2019.
Who made Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition was developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition still worth playing?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has a smaller but active community on Steam today (803 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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