Microsoft has released Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition for macOS, marking the strategy game's official arrival on Apple Silicon. The port brings a beloved real-time strategy title to Mac users through Steam and Feral Interactive, with an additional version coming later this year via the Mac App Store.
Native port optimizes gameplay for M1 and A18 Pro chips while offering free upgrades to Windows owners.
The macOS release is built natively for Apple Silicon processors, optimizing performance on M1 and A18 Pro chips. Owners of the Windows or Steam editions get the macOS version at no additional cost.
- macOS Version Requirement: macOS 15.7 or newer
- Minimum CPU: Apple M1 or A18 Pro CPU with built-in GPUs
- RAM Requirement: 8GB of RAM
- Storage Requirement: at least 16GB of space for the installation
Apple users must run macOS 15.7 or newer to play the game. The minimum hardware requirements include an Apple M1 or A18 Pro CPU with built-in GPUs, at least 8GB of RAM, and 16GB of available storage for installation.
The Mac version currently lacks confirmed crossplay support with Xbox, PlayStation, and Windows players, though this remains unverified. The title retains its fundamental real-time strategy gameplay while adjusting controls and visuals for macOS compatibility.
Microsoft is expanding the game's platform availability through a two-stage release strategy. The initial launch covers Steam and Feral Interactive storefronts today, with the Mac App Store version scheduled for later this year.
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