The number of cheats AI uses in the original game was reduced. The AI was improved, and a new ‘extreme’ difficulty level was added.
It includes all previous expansions from the original game (The WarChiefs, The Asian Dynasties). It features two new civilizations: Inca and Swedes with two new game modes: The Art of War and Historical Battles. The remaster includes new 4K Ultra HD graphics, rebuilt 3D assets, improved destruction animations on buildings, a spectator mode, an overhauled and scalable UI, mod support, new server-based online multiplayer with cross-network play, new maps, and remastered sounds and music. The core gameplay elements are shared heavily with the original but Definitive Edition builds upon it.
