Age of Empires IV

Released

Developers: Forgotten Empires, World's Edge, show more

Genre: Real-time strategy

Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, show more

Awards: The Game Award for Best Sim/Strategy Game

Nominations: The Game Award for Best Sim/Strategy Game

System Requirements

MinimumRecommended

CPU: Core i5-6300U or Ryzen 5 2400G

GPU: HD Graphics 520 or Radeon RX Vega 11

RAM: 8 GB

DirectX: 12

Storage: 50 GB available space

Summary

“When history drew its sword once more…”

In 2021, after years of silence and anticipation, the drums of war echoed again.
Age of Empires IV marked an epic return—not just to strategy gaming, but to the heart of human history.
A bridge between the storied past of the series and a bold, innovative future, the game combines breathtaking graphics, live audio, documentary-style storytelling, and tactical gameplay, crowning this legend once more.

 

8 Great Civilizations | Battle for History

From the Mongol Empire to England, the Abbasids, China, the Franks, and Rome, each civilization boasts unique identity:
distinct units, buildings, languages, and even music.
Victory demands more than military command; understanding your civilization, timing attacks, and tactical mastery are the keys to triumph.

 

Living History | Documentary-Style Storytelling

One of AoE IV’s standout features is its in-game historical documentation.
Witness castles being built, siege engines in action, and medieval weapons come to life—see how real people shaped history.
History is no longer just text; it’s a fully immersive experience.

 

Gameplay Innovations | From Ambush to Siege

  • Ambush enemies in forests for sudden strikes
  • Soldiers defend atop castle walls realistically
  • Advanced, challenging AI
  • Multiplayer battles from 1v1 to 4v4 with stable servers
  • Blending tradition and innovation in resource management, civilization progress, and in-game economy

 

Will You Make History?

Age of Empires IV is more than a game—it’s a contest to forge legends.
Step into the role of king, general, architect, or revolutionary, and reshape the world.
Every battle tells a story. Every decision shapes the fate of a civilization.
The choice is yours: will you conquer or be forgotten?

Playtime

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25 hrs

Main Missions

35 hrs

Main + Side Missions
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