Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

macOS

Playable

Recommendations

158,114

Released

2019

Playing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on macOS

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has been tested and is playable on macOS using any of the methods below:

macOS Native

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a native macOS game and is confirmed to work. You can just install the game and play it.

CrossOver Playable

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is playable on macOS using CrossOver. CrossOver is the most popular way to play Windows games on macOS.

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Parallels Playable

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is playable on macOS using Parallels. Parallels is virtual machine software that lets you run Windows on macOS.

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See playability reports below for more information.

Playability Reports

Native

Perfect

1440p

2-4 Hours

130 FPS

MacBook Air M4

24GB RAM
10-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
Fanless
macOS Golden Gate

Method

Native
Steam

Graphics: Ultra

Parallels

Perfect

< 1 Hour

50 FPS

Mac mini M4

24GB RAM
10-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
macOS Sequoia

Method

Parallels (Windows) v20.4.1
Steam

Graphics: High

Comments

This was with the Enhanced Graphics Pack DLC installed.

CrossOver

Perfect

1440p

< 1 Hour

120 FPS

Mac mini M4

24GB RAM
10-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
macOS Sequoia

Method

CrossOver v25.1.0
Steam

Graphics: Ultra

Comments

This was with the Enhanced Graphics Pack DLC installed. It took a bit to show the game after starting. If you wait it will eventually open.

About Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Steam ID: 813780

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever, now with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a fully remastered soundtrack, and now includes three expansions with the base game: “Lords of the West,” “Dynasties of India,” and “Dawn of the Dukes.” Frequent updates include events, additional content, new game modes, and enhanced features.

Explore all the original Campaigns and the best-selling expansions like never before. With over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history, improved experiences await. Head online to challenge other players in your quest for world domination with more than 45 different Civilizations. Recent updates include ongoing support for the Scenario Editor, Quick Play for easy social games, enhancements to the game UI, and more!

Choose your path to greatness with an eye-catching and engaging remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.