Microsoft has announced that Rise of Nations is coming to the Windows Store on September 14. Perhaps even better, Microsoft says that this release will be cross-play compatible with the Steam release of the game, meaning there won't be any barriers to consider when deciding where to buy the game.

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From Microsoft:

At Xbox, we support creating moments that connect gamers with their friends in new and innovative ways. In support of this, today, I am proud to announce that the historic RTS hit Rise of Nations: Extended Edition is coming to Windows Store on September 14th, with the unique cross-network play feature that enables fans to challenge up to eight players online with Windows 10, across Xbox Live and Steam.

Though Rise of Nations isn't a brand-new triple-A title, cross-play between the Steam and Windows Store versions of the game is a pretty big deal. Recent releases, such as Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, have illustrated the annoyances that arise when a game is released on a single platform (PC), but with barriers separating multiplayer communities depending on the choice of storefront.