Age of EmpiresStrategy
Age of Empires Online
Developer: Gas Powered Games · Published by Microsoft Studios · 2011
Classic Age of Empires RTS welded to free-to-play MMO progression.
About This Game
Age of Empires Online is a free-to-play RTS/MMO hybrid developed by Gas Powered Games and published by Microsoft Studios, released in 2011. It blends classic Age of Empires real-time strategy with persistent MMO progression: levelling civilizations, equipping gear and tackling quests. The official service shut down in 2014.
POCG Review
4.0
Excellent
Review Verdict
Age of Empires Online
A polished, lightweight RTS/MMO hybrid that's flat-out fun, dragged back by flat AI, a thin story and a broken free-version matchmaker.
In the News
Jun 122026
Grid Legends online servers shut down September 11 on PlayStation and Xbox
EA is shutting down Grid Legends online servers on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on September 11. Steam and Switch 2 versions are not affected.
PreservationJun 122026
Jotego’s CPS3 core hits MiSTer FPGA beta, RetroRemake GUI opens to all
Jotego's CPS3 beta core for MiSTer FPGA launched June 12 behind a Patreon gate, with a free public release to follow. RetroRemake's console GUI is now open to all.
PreservationJun 92026
Rushing Beat Shura Fan Translation Restores the Japanese Version
A new fan translation of Jaleco's 1993 Super Famicom brawler Rushing Beat Shura restores the Japanese version, reversing the changes made for its North American release.
PreservationHow to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Modern Re-release
The official servers closed in 2014. The fan project 'Project Celeste' has since restored the game for free play on PC.