Pending a possible paid extension, Age of Empires IV sees its content evolve over the seasons. It does, however, plan a one-time expansion next month with the release of I’Anniversary Editionwhich will actually be a simple update adding the civilizations of Ottomans and Maliansas confirmed during the gamescom 2022.
the DLCs free will be available on October 25, 2022, one year (within 3 days) after the launch of the PC version, and 25 years and 10 days after the release of the first part. Microsoft plans to celebrate that day the quarter century of the saga and the release of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Editionthe new reference version with all the updates on Steam and the Microsoft Storeas part of’a special program sponsored by Red Bull Gaming. The event will highlight announcements, team interviews and other surprisesthen maybe we can hope to hear about a premium extension ofAoE IVfuture patches or a possible port to Xbox Series X|S.
What were you doing in 1997? Take the time to think about it… We know it: you were playing the classic real-time strategy game, Age of Empires! 25 years ago you heard “Rogan?”, your first villager was born and you were about to build an empire. The game that started it all is about to celebrate its birthday and we intend to celebrate it as it should. From misplaced boar baits to biggest wins, there’s a lot to tell!
Today we are delighted to announce that on October 25, we will celebrate 25 years of Age of Empires with a bang. Join us live from a very special location for our anniversary show, which will feature announcements, team interviews and other surprises. Of course, we still want to keep a part of the mystery, so we won’t tell you exactly what awaits you, but we can already promise you that everyone will find something for themselves! See you on October 25 at 7 p.m. French time on our social networks:
- Twitch;
- AgeofEmpires.com;
- The Age of Empires YouTube channel;
- The Xbox YouTube channel;
- The Red Bull Gaming YouTube channel.
But that’s not all. October 25 will truly be a big day for the series, as it will also see the release of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Steam and the Microsoft Store! This new version of the game will include the base title, all updates released so far AND the Anniversary Update, which will feature two new civilizations, the Ottomans and the Malians. If you already own Age of Empires IV, you’ll get this update for free and can enjoy Ottomans and Malians, new mastery challenges, brand new Achievements as well as eight original maps and two new biomes to explore and conquer. . Season Three will also begin at the same time, with ranked team matches, better balancing of maritime phases, and the addition of markers to spot you. Season Three rewards are themed, please join the party. One year after the game’s release, it’s the perfect time to start, pick up the game to discover what’s new or continue playing in different ways.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will also be celebrating during our anniversary party, with in-game challenges and exclusive rewards. Stay connected on our networks to learn more.
This week will end on a high note with the final stages of Red Bull’s Wololo: Legacy tournament, the biggest Age of Empires competition of all time! Visit the official website of the event (in English) for all the information. Watch the world’s best players come together to battle it out live from Heidelberg Castle, Germany.
We are very proud of the 25 years that have passed and we thank you, our players, for continuing to bring our titles to life. We look forward to celebrating this event very soon with you. Share your memories with the #AoE25 on social media and follow us to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Wololo!
Until then, you can get Age of Empires IV from €45.76 on Amazon.co.uk.
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