I can't believe Age of Empires 2 is playable in a browser
A new trailer has dropped for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition’s controller-friendly port, ahead of the iconic real-time strategy classic landing on Xbox consoles and Game Pass later this month.
This incarnation of Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition not only packs in all the bells and whistles found in the existing remaster, but also includes a control scheme specially optimized for gamepads. This means that you will soon be able to enjoy Age of Empires 2 on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One from the comfort of your living room sofa. The latest iteration is also compatible with Games Pass’ emerging, but nonetheless impressive, browser-based cloud gaming service.
Age of Empires 2 is a classic RTS in the truest sense. You take on the role of one of the game’s historical factions and wage war across isometric battlefields in real time. Players construct buildings and defenses, while developing and commanding increasingly vast and complex armies.
If you went back in time to 1999 and told me that, one day, you’d be able to play Age of Empires 2 in a browser, I would have accused you of being the very worst type of liar. Game Pass once again reminds us that we are, in fact, living in the future.
In addition to controller compatibility, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition boasts a range of extra features that are not to be sniffed at. On top of a fully remastered soundtrack and graphical improvements (including 4K fidelity), the definitive edition includes an entire expansion with a range of new factions and campaigns.
The Last Khans expansion gives you access to four new civilizations: the Cumans, the Tatars, the Bulgarians, and the Lithuanians. There are also three new campaigns for the Tatars, Cumans, and Bulgarians,
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