Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition co-op?

Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition supports co-op.

Does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition have PvP?

Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to play together?

Yes. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?

About 13,465 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Can you play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on LAN?

Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op and LAN PvP for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy game released in 2019, 95% positive on Steam (162,462 reviews), with 13,465 playing right now. $34.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooStrategy · Real-time strategy

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

How Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Yes
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Strategy, RTS, City Builder, Multiplayer, Base-Building, Historical, Singleplayer, Medieval

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Quick answers

Is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition co-op?: Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition supports co-op.
Does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition have PvP?: Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to play together?: Yes. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?: About 13,465 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Can you play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on LAN?: Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op and LAN PvP for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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