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- £29.99
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Steam player data · App 1466860
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- Steam Achievements
Concurrent players12,623Most recent successful sample
Today's peak15,0147/144 samples
Tracked peak15,014Highest retained daily peak
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- App ID
- 1466860
- App type
- Game
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios ↗
- Supported systems
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release date
- 28 Oct, 2021
- Last player update
- 29 Oct · 22:25 UTC
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Windows
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- Requirement
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | CPU with AVX support required
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Intel HD 520 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
Recommended
- Requirement
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
- Processor
- 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- 4 GB of video RAM and 16 GB of system RAM
Peak 15,014Average 14,319Latest 13,624
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About this game
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Yue Fei's Legacy DLC Available Now
Digital Deluxe Edition
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes everything from Age of Empires IV, plus digital bonus content which includes the official Age of Empires IV soundtrack, Unit Counters Chart, art compilation from digital painter Craig Mullins, and exclusive in-game content including a Coat of Arms, Player Profile portrait, and Monument.
About the Game
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.
Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition brings an evolved real-time strategy game to the next level in this celebratory new version that includes a host of free new content such as brand-new civilizations, new maps, additional in-game updates and languages, and new masteries, challenges, taunts and cheats – all at an amazing value that packs in more history than ever before!
Two New Civilizations, 8 New Maps - Lead the mighty Malians of West Africa as one of the richest trading nations of all-time as you focus on strong economic prowess in mining and investing in gold.
Or assemble one of the longest lasting empires in history with the Ottoman civilization and its well-trained military force, which features the largest gunpowder siege weapons available – the Great Bombards – mighty cannons that can fell any opponents who stand in your way.
Customize Your Game with Mods (Beta) - Chart your own course with powerful creator tools in the latest beta release of Mod Editor. Sculpt your own skirmish and multiplayer maps, craft unique mission scenarios, forge data driven tuning packs and envision new modes of play for Age of Empires IV.
Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 10 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance.
An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.
Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes that include ranked seasons and much more!
Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history.
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Steam store extras
Downloadable content
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New
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy
Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East
Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend
Age of Empires IV: Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack
Age of Empires IV Official Soundtrack
Age of Empires IV - 4K HDR Video Pack01 / 08
New£14.99Steam ↗Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy£12.49Steam ↗Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East£16.99Steam ↗Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose£12.49Steam ↗Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend£12.49Steam ↗Age of Empires IV: Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack£19.99Steam ↗Age of Empires IV Official Soundtrack—Steam ↗Age of Empires IV - 4K HDR Video Pack—Steam ↗
Steam global stats
Achievements
175 achievements
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| 01 | A001 | 94.4% |
| 02 | A002 | 93.9% |
| 03 | A026 | 65.2% |
| 04 | A003 | 59.6% |
| 05 | A038 | 54.9% |
| 06 | A092 | 49.2% |
| 07 | A047 | 46.4% |
| 08 | A048 | 40.8% |
| 09 | A025 | 35.5% |
| 10 | A065 | 34.7% |
| 11 | A055 | 32.8% |
| 12 | A049 | 31.9% |
| 13 | A009 | 31.2% |
| 14 | A039 | 29.1% |
| 15 | A066 | 28.8% |
| 16 | A050 | 27.8% |
| 17 | A088 | 27.7% |
| 18 | A040 | 26.7% |
| 19 | A090 | 24.9% |
| 20 | A011 | 23.2% |
| 21 | A093 | 22.9% |
| 22 | A082 | 21.0% |
| 23 | A004 | 20.1% |
| 24 | A042 | 20.0% |
| 25 | A089 | 19.4% |
| 26 | A070 | 18.0% |
| 27 | A063 | 17.8% |
| 28 | A098 | 17.2% |
| 29 | A059 | 16.8% |
| 30 | A064 | 16.1% |
| 31 | A043 | 14.8% |
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| 33 | A069 | 13.8% |
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| 35 | A106 | 12.9% |
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| 37 | A036 | 12.1% |
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| 39 | A084 | 11.7% |
| 40 | A100 | 11.7% |
| 41 | A007 | 11.5% |
| 42 | A072 | 11.3% |
| 43 | A068 | 11.0% |
| 44 | A005 | 10.9% |
| 45 | A126 | 10.7% |
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| 47 | A091 | 10.1% |
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| 50 | A056 | 9.7% |
| 51 | A044 | 9.6% |
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| 60 | A016 | 7.9% |
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| 64 | A015 | 7.3% |
| 65 | A110 | 7.0% |
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| 67 | A103 | 6.9% |
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| 69 | A008 | 6.4% |
| 70 | A021 | 6.2% |
| 71 | A140 | 5.7% |
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Patches
29 tracked updates
Age of Empires IV – Update 17.0.12182
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/af5650fe99df8325714993d01c70fa4fb6e265b8.png Big changes are right around the corner! With Raiders of the North launching soon, the Vikings and Scots will join the battlefield, bringing two distinct new civilizations and fresh ways to play Age of Empires IV. Alongside the brand new Raiders of the North expansion releasing on October 29, we’ve got lots of juicy updates to share that improve the experience for everyone. This includes some big quality-of-life improvements and targeted balance changes that support our goals of increasing landmark diversity and bringing civilizations better in-line across the board. Now on to the good stuff! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jp...
Read full update on Steam ↗Update to Map Pool Rotation
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/bc90cd59fbe494ec79025fb5f4fc7d841353c8fd.jpg Starting today and at the start of each month, the Ranked Map pool will now automatically rotate. Each rotation will always feature a set number of open, closed, hybrid, and naval maps to keep a balanced set of maps in play at all times. This means that you'll see more varied maps more frequently in Ranked play!
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10884
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9bf3465f1571bc1e51047b9089fb66010d9e6e6.jpg Happy June! We hope everyone is looking forward to Raiders of the North, which was officially announced earlier this month and we can’t wait to tell you more about it in the months to come! In the meantime, we’re following up on our last patch with a few small changes based on your feedback, including enabling the option to switch between the Controller and Keyboard and Mouse (KBM) user interfaces on handheld devices. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. ◆Patch 16.2.10884◆ {STEAM_CLA...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10604
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9bf3465f1571bc1e51047b9089fb66010d9e6e6.jpg Happy May to our Age of Empires IV community, and thanks for all of your feedback after our recent update and patch. With this one, we’re addressing a number of balance issues and bugs with previously released maps, as well as continuing to balance our civilizations, with a special focus on the Jin Dynasty. In addition to these changes, starting today, you’ll be able to swap between the Keyboard and Mouse and Controller User Interfaces (UI) on PC, including using controller-specific automation tools like the Villager Priority System when using the Controller UI. Not only that, but these changes also allow for more accessible play on the Steam Deck and ROG Xbox Ally devices. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our websi...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 16.1.10056
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9bf3465f1571bc1e51047b9089fb66010d9e6e6.jpg Hello again, Age IV players! We’re excited to follow up on last week’s release of Yue Fei’s Legacy and the Season Thirteen update with a few additional changes! While we’re still planning for a larger patch in a few weeks, we heard your concerns about the Jin Dynasty feeling a bit too weak and the Sengoku Daimyo still feeling too strong and have made some changes to address this feedback. Read on to learn more about the latest balance changes, as well as a handful of fixes we’ve made in response to recent reports. Additionally, as of late last week, we’ve disabled Ranked Decay as the team continues to investigate how to improve upon this functionality in the future. Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our website, click the button below. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Update 16.1.9737 and Yue Fei’s Legacy DLC Release Preview
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/cc746ab9b3997c2a447e52b6df239e6671a628bc.png Big changes are right around the corner! In addition to Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy officially shipping and bringing the Jin Dynasty and a new 8-mission campaign with it on May 7th, we will also roll out some great quality of life features as well as balance changes, AI improvements, stability fixes, and more. With this update, we’re also introducing even more changes to the way Ranked Seasons and Events are managed to allow for more predictability in the future. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jpg 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.4.8719
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/f12c1f95231b01e88d616c1e6500538063429905.png Hello again, Age IV players! We’ve got a few changes rolling out with this patch, including a fix for an exploit involving the Golden Horde, extending the dates of our current Ranked Season and event, as well as some exciting improvements to Caster Mode. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jpg 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games an...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.3.8338
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/f12c1f95231b01e88d616c1e6500538063429905.png Happy New Year, Age IV players! 2026 is going to be another big year for Age of Empires IV, and we look forward to sharing more details in the future about the two DLCs we announced late last year. For now, we wanted to start the year off with some additional bug fixes and balance changes, as well as follow-up with a bulk reward of Perk Points for players who may have lost Perk Points from Masteries after the initial release of Dynasties of the East. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jpg 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks aga...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.2.7380
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/21b743d806da2827e5f69420373400d468c976a8.png Happy December to our Age of Empires IV community! 2025 has been an exciting year for Age IV – filled with updates, patches, our launch on PlayStation 5, as well as the releases of Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East – and we can’t wait to see you in 2026! Before we start prepping for the New Year, however, we wanted to deliver on some important bug fixes and balance changes, many of which impact content newly introduced in Dynasties of the East. This patch brings additional fixes to issues resulting in lost Perk Points, changes to our Ranked Map Pool, and adjustments to units like the Torguud, Worker Elephant, and Healer Elephant. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMA...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 15.1.7149
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/afeccf8ac8d1fbd3fa97062cf83a5a8ff097de12.png Hello, and thank you to everyone for all the excitement this last week with the launch of Dynasties of the East! We’re keeping a close eye on your feedback and are preparing for a larger upcoming patch to address balance concerns, map pool updates and more; however, there were a few fixes we wanted to roll out faster to maintain stability and ensure you can continue enjoying all the new content. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jpg 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age o...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.1.7064
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/49278e335cc69c5a1d424f9ebed059814cf49ced.png We’ve been keeping an eye on your feedback as we’ve been heading into the launch of the Dynasties of the East expansion on all platforms. We’re rolling out a small patch today that includes some crash fixes, as well as some fixes for known issues. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. ◆Update 15.1.7064◆ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d448221f12d0e607ddc7626ef2a789216b4552ed.png UX/UI & Menus (Console) The “UI Narration” setting no longer resets to default after relaunching the game. If y...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Season Twelve Update 15.1.6970
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/af5650fe99df8325714993d01c70fa4fb6e265b8.png Today’s a huge day for Age of Empires IV! Not only are we starting a new Ranked Season, chock-full of exciting battles and seasonal events, but we’re also officially welcoming brand new players to the Age IV community with the start of our Early Access period on PlayStation 5. This update enables crossplay across all platforms, including those joining in for Early Access, and also brings with it AI improvements, a rework to the House of Lancaster’s Manors, plus additional updates made to our seasonal events approach, balance changes, and more. In the meantime, make sure you have your calendars marked for November 4, when players will first be able to test their mettle in The Crucible and lead four new formidable armies in Dynasties of the East. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. Fo...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 14.1.5602
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/f2acc56d34371aefc73b46ea77753f810e5f30d9.png Greetings, Age of Empires IV community! We hope you’re staying cool and hydrated this summer. We’re coming at you with a nice, refreshing new patch for the season! We are pretty happy with where gameplay is right now, so we aren’t going to be introducing a ton of new balance changes. That said, we’re always eager to iron out those pesky bugs and issues that pop up! Plus, we’ve got a new event: Winds of Change. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jpg 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is to...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Season Eleven Update Preview 14.0.4963
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/b3ba6ebe675624d49e453e21e1b874c6fdb9ab80.png Hello Age of Empires IV community and welcome to a shiny, new Season Eleven update preview! Coming next week, we’ve got lots of exciting things in store with a new event, updates to enemy AI, a bevy of balance changes and bugfixes, plus a fun new game mode! You can read all the details in the update below. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/da022369a6c7a53b9fa55351ea02932a25b9dcb3.jpg 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and o...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.2.4553
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/51f0c74104eb18e12c5dd006a39dcf0ba8986145.png Hello once again, Age of Empires IV fans! We’re back at it with another Season Ten patch that we’re excited to roll out. We appreciate your feedback and requests tremendously and are squashing a few pesky bugs that made their way into our latest patches. Plus, we’re rolling out our newest Seasonal Event, so read on for more details! We truly appreciate all your feedback—while we anticipate these tweaks will get things where we want them to be, we will continue to monitor player feedback and balance suggestions as the ranked season progresses! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any sa...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.1.4420
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/15b621907294b27e12a96dac74a198a83c9f821a.png Greetings, Age of Empires IV community! After rolling out the Knights of Cross and Rose expansion and a hotfix patch for 13.0 (read here for more info), we are pretty happy with where things are at. However, as we all know, there is always room for improvement! We’re back with some bugfixes, gameplay tweaks, and a new seasonal game mode for you to enjoy. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, p...
Read full update on Steam ↗New Age of Empires 4 patch promises to fix DLC after mixed Steam reviews
Released in 2023, The Sultans Ascend DLC pack for Age of Empires 4 adds a new campaign and two new civilizations. It's a significant expansion for Relic and company's beloved strategy game, and well worth the price. Knights of Cross and Rose is arguably not so substantive. The latest AoE 4 DLC introduces two new armies, ten maps, and four historically based missions - but not a full campaign, and no extra civilizations. Costing the same as The Sultans Ascend, Knights of Cross and Rose has earned criticism from some AoE 4 players owing to a perceived shortage of fresh material. With Steam reviews now officially 'mixed,' Relic and fellow development teams Climax, World's Edge, and Forgotten Empires have shipped a new Age of Empires 4 patch in an effort to correct the course. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best RTS games on PC 2025 Historical RTS Age of Empires 4 brings the...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.0.4343
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/79aec36f49566213fc3099ebb55a9ecc05019fa4.png Hi Age of Empires IV community! We have heard your feedback regarding the variant civilizations released with Age of Empires IV – Knights of Cross and Rose. It seems that the House of Lancaster hit the battlefield with a little too much muscle, so we are scaling back their power in today’s patch to get them to a more balanced state. We are also adjusting some of the Knights Templar’s numbers to redistribute their power more fairly. We truly appreciate all your feedback—while we anticipate these tweaks will get things where we want them to be, we will continue to monitor player feedback and balance suggestions as the ranked season progresses! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires wha...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Season Ten Update 13.0.4178
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/3f3268a0806b8e6f74b56ff72bb1083c57303578.png Spring is officially here, and Age of Empires IV is almost ready to blossom with a new ranked season! This update brings with it a fresh map pool and a bundle of balance changes, along with the kickoff of Ranked Season Ten. Be on the lookout for the Clash of Champions mini event, along with a unique new map feature. Alongside this update, we will be releasing the Knights of Cross and Rose DLC across all platforms! Players can look forward to two new variant Civilizations, the valorous Knights Templar and the ever-capable House of Lancaster. Additionally, the DLC will contain the new Historical Battles game mode, ten unique maps, and new achievements. Check out the announcement here, and from pre-order here, or read on for more details! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord T...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 12.2.3327
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9e4531240714c9133154a377ac8a9f0398dc882.png Happy belated New Year, Age IV community! We shared some exciting news last week (read here if you haven’t already). And now we’re back with more of what you’re looking for: balance updates, bug fixes, plus a brand new seasonal event and game mode. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/863e04082039df50a74df...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Hotfix 12.1.2638
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/9da2f44cd1fc6b3e9b0ee07036e3d0f96c4abe05.png Hello, Age IV community! We delivered what we thought would be our final patch of the year on November 19th, and then your diligent eyes spotted a bug. We’ve wrapped up one final gift as part of this year’s Season’s Feast, and today’s hotfix brings with it a quick Malians bug fix heading into the holidays. Fixed an issue with the Malian Mansa Javelineer’s Farimba unlock being available at the Archery Range in Feudal Age.💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team :alertalert: DISCLAIMERThis list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s c...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 12.1.2454
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/21b743d806da2827e5f69420373400d468c976a8.png Hello, Age of Empires IV community! We’ve packaged up a new patch with care prior to the new year and are happy to share it with you today. In this patch, we’re following up on your feedback from the Season Nine update, in addition to fixing some impactful issues, such as the Xbox Team Game crash that you’ve reported. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out ou...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 12.0.2246
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/afeccf8ac8d1fbd3fa97062cf83a5a8ff097de12.png While we’re still planning for a slightly larger patch before the end of the year, we wanted to roll out a few pointed fixes earlier based on your feedback. Today’s minor patch is focused on stability, Multiplayer Pause adjustments, and some additional early balance tuning in response to player input regarding the changes to Siege. Keep an eye out for our next patch, and in the meantime, be careful when there’s a Full Moon! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. ◆Patch 12.0.2246◆ Multi...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Update Preview 12.0.1974 LIVE!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/af5650fe99df8325714993d01c70fa4fb6e265b8.png Ranked Season Nine and the Hallow's Hearth Event should now be up and running as normal! The major update for Season NINE, is LIVE! In todays update, our seasonal biome Hallow’s Hearth makes a return, and with it comes a fun (or frightening) twist on the wolf unit with the Full Moon game mode. We’re also officially launching Multiplayer Pause, along with a bundle of balance changes, there’s also two new maps arriving with this update. You can read all the details in the update below, including a summary of changes we’ve made based on your feedback during last month’s Public Update Preview. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/02e8db02d740c8feb6ffeede0a0ac69438fe04bc.png 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to mak...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Update Preview 12.0.1974
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/af5650fe99df8325714993d01c70fa4fb6e265b8.png October brings both tricks and treats to Age of Empires IV with the upcoming Season Nine Update – coming October 22nd! Our seasonal biome Hallow’s Hearth makes a return, and with it comes a fun (or frightening) twist on the wolf unit with the Full Moon game mode. Not only that, but we’re officially launching Multiplayer Pause, along with a bundle of balance changes, there’s also two new maps arriving with this update. Read on for more details, as well as a summary of changes we’ve made based on your feedback during last month’s Public Update Preview. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build...
Read full update on Steam ↗Reminder: Check out our Public Update Preview!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/f61352fa31bae1af5c67569f74835ece073d33b2.jpg Have you tried the new Public Update Preview for Age of Empires IV? We'd love to hear more of your feedback before it closes on September 24th! Check out new maps, siege gameplay changes, the highly requested multiplayer pause feature and more. Find out how to access the PUP build here: Public Update Preview Announcement and Information!
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Patch 11.1.1201
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/f12c1f95231b01e88d616c1e6500538063429905.png Hello, and welcome to the latest set of changes and bug fixes planned for Season Eight! This patch includes more significant balance changes; map fixes and a map pool update; and two new events, including a seasonal Map Monsters game mode that starts today. Read on for more, including a quick overview of some of what the team is investigating for this fall’s Season Nine. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Season Eight Update 11.0.782 Live!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/2c5c4c1ad206972883c658006f0bed9e2fdc8abd.png The major update for Season Eight, is LIVE! In today’s update we’re celebrating warm weather and good friends, as well as preparing for the return of our Map Monsters, the Wild Man and Dragon Turtle. Plus, we’ll be starting Ranked Season Eight with a new map pool, a brand-new mini Summer Sights Event, balance changes, big fixes, and more! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/02e8db02d740c8feb6ffeede0a0ac69438fe04bc.png Season Eight New! Summer Sights Event It’s time to release the Summer Festivities with many new rewards to enjoy! Before we can head to the beach and relax with our new summer look, we need to roll up our sleeves and get to work, these rewards won’t earn themselves. Login July 18th at 10am PT (17:00 UTC) through August 12th at 10am PT (17:00 UTC) to stake your claim. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d7016bd9f9b4...
Read full update on Steam ↗Age of Empires IV – Season Eight Update 11.0.782
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/2c5c4c1ad206972883c658006f0bed9e2fdc8abd.png Hello, and welcome to Season Eight, where we’re celebrating warm weather and good friends, as well as preparing for the return of our Map Monsters, the Wild Man and Dragon Turtle! This update arriving July 18th brings with it Ranked Season Eight with a new map pool, as well as a new mini event, “Summer Sights.” Balance changes and bug fixes also arrive with this update, however given our proximity to the exciting Red Bull: El Reinado qualifiers, we’ve made a slight adjustment to our typical planning and will be rolling out more major changes to the meta mid-season with a patch planned for mid-to-late August. You can read more on this update, as well as future plans for Season Eight and beyond below! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community...
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Age of Empires IV – Update 17.0.12182 ↗
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/af5650fe99df8325714993d01c70fa4fb6e265b8.png Big changes are right around the corner! With Raiders of the North launching soon, the Vikings and Scots will join the battlefield, bringing two…
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Update to Map Pool Rotation ↗
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Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10884 ↗
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9bf3465f1571bc1e51047b9089fb66010d9e6e6.jpg Happy June! We hope everyone is looking forward to Raiders of the North, which was officially announced earlier this month and we can’t wait to…
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Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10604 ↗
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9bf3465f1571bc1e51047b9089fb66010d9e6e6.jpg Happy May to our Age of Empires IV community, and thanks for all of your feedback after our recent update and patch. With this one, we’re addres…
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Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 16.1.10056 ↗
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40285313/d9bf3465f1571bc1e51047b9089fb66010d9e6e6.jpg Hello again, Age IV players! We’re excited to follow up on last week’s release of Yue Fei’s Legacy and the Season Thirteen update with a few add…