https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/age-of-empires-1-2-definitive-edition-are-coming-to-steam-and-game-pass/ Back at E3, Microsoft announced that Age of Empires II Definitive Edition would be releasing this year, across Steam and Xbox Game Pass for PC. We’ve been patiently waiting for more news since then and last night during the kick-off to Gamescom, we got a proper release date, alongside the launch of Age of Empires 1 Definitive Edition on Game Pass and Steam.
Microsoft began its quest to bring back Age of Empires a few years ago, announcing re-releases for the original trilogy and a fourth Age of Empires game. Age of Empires 1 Definitive Edition actually came out a long time ago but it was previously tied to the Windows 10 Store, which did not catch on with the gaming crowd. Fortunately, Microsoft has since expanded its PC strategy to include Steam, in addition to Game Pass on PC, which comes with its own app, meaning you can avoid the Windows Store entirely and still get your hands on the games.
The game will support cross-network play, so if you own it on Steam and want to play with a friend who owns the Windows Store version, then you’ll be able to do that. If you want to try the game ahead of release, then you can sign up to be part of the beta program.
Sounds like an interesting game to play once it is available