ORIONMinimum
- OS
- Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+
- Processor
- 1.2GHZ CPU
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU
- DirectX
- 9.0c
- Storage
- 2 GB HD space
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Can you run Age of Empires II (Retired)? PC requirements and settings
Age of Empires II (Retired), by Skybox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Forgotten Empires (Strategy), came out on Steam on April 9, 2013. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Minimum cardDirect X 9.0c Capable GPU
Recommended RAM1 GB
Estimate per graphics card
No frame-rate estimate for this game
The official page does not name a specific graphics card for both the minimum and the recommended specs. Rather than an invented number, we give none. ORION does the maths on your own PC, with your card, processor and screen, then measures the real frame rate while you play.
Official specs
Minimum and recommended requirements
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy Age of Empires II (Retired)
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On your PC
The same estimate with your own hardware, and the settings applied for you
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Questions
Age of Empires II (Retired) at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for Age of Empires II (Retired) at 1080p?
Minimum: Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU. The official page does not name a specific graphics card for both minimum and recommended specs, so we give no frame-rate estimate for this game. ORION does the maths on your own PC.
How much RAM does Age of Empires II (Retired) need?
The publisher recommends 1 GB of RAM.
How much storage does Age of Empires II (Retired) take?
The official page asks for 2 GB HD space of storage.
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