Unbelievable: Age of Empires 2 Transforms into Skyrim's Breathtaking World Map!

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A Skyrim fan has recreated the game as a custom scenario in Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, featuring 100 NPCs and 50 quests.

The Skyrim scenario in Age of Empires 2 game engine impressively recreates cities, landmarks, and architectural styles from the game. The creator intends to release this fan-made scenario as a mod for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on Steam once it goes through additional playtesting.

A Skyrim fan has recreated the game as a custom scenario within Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition. This unique RPG-like scenario within Age of Empires 2 includes 100 NPCs and over 50 quests.

Age of Empires 2 was initially released by Microsoft and Ensemble Studios for Windows in 1999. It has gained a reputation as one of the best real-time strategy games of all time, with a dedicated player base that continues to thrive. This is largely due to its re-releases in 2013 and 2019, both of which included additional DLC. However, the game's active multiplayer and custom-scenario communities deserve much of the credit. These communities have created fan-made scenarios that range from traditional RTS battles to isometric RPGs, and even innovative combinations of the two genres.

Reddit user Grouchy_Bluejay4511 has created a remarkable scenario in Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition that brings Skyrim to life. In this scenario, players take control of one of Skyrim's nine Holds and engage in battles for the throne. Along the way, they must complete quests and interact with non-player characters (NPCs). The scenario boasts a vast map that encompasses the entirety of Skyrim and a portion of Solstheim. Each city and significant landmark has been faithfully recreated.

Grouchy_Bluejay4511 shared a series of Reddit posts featuring images of their impressive Skyrim scenario. It is truly remarkable how well they have managed to recreate the world of Skyrim within the scenario creator of Age of Empires 2. One standout example is the mod's version of Whiterun, which closely resembles the layout of the city. Grouchy_Bluejay4511 utilized Age of Empires 2's Viking Wonder to represent Dragonsreach, while the Stable, Market, Barracks, and Blacksmith are all located where they should be. Furthermore, a Castle stands in for the fortifications around Whiterun's primary gate, and a Chapel replaces the two temples. Skyrim enthusiasts will also appreciate the attention to detail, such as the inclusion of the Gildergreen, Shrine of Talos, Skyforge, and the presence of units representing important NPCs.

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Similarly, other locations exhibit meticulous details and innovative utilization of Age of Empires 2 building assets to replicate the distinct architectural styles found in Skyrim. The second screenshot in the initial post showcases the magnificence of the Throat of the World, as well as the quaint villages of Helgen, Riverun, and Ivarstead, offering a glimpse into the grand scale of the map. Additional images feature meticulously recreated versions of Markarth, Rifton, Solitude, and Windhelm in Age of Empires 2. Grouchy_Bluejay4511's second post includes captivating depictions of Castle Volkihar, Fort Dawnguard or another place in the Rift, Eastmarch, Winterhold, Lake Ilinalta in Falkreath Hold, Raven Rock, and an Orc Stronghold.

The second post, which was published only a few hours ago, has received limited attention at the time of writing. However, the first post gained significant popularity within the Skyrim subreddit. Grouchy_Bluejay4511 intends to release the Skyrim scenario on Steam as a mod for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition. Nonetheless, they acknowledge that it requires further playtesting before its official launch.

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.