Even if the RTS will always remain more appreciable on personal computers, some still like to discover them on consoles, with the joystick as well as with the keyboard/mouse. Microsoft heard from the players about this and will finally bring Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|Sas he confirmed during the direct for the 25 years of the franchise.
The release date ofAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition is already set for January 31, 2023 on consoleswith some cross play, gameplay compatible with controllers such as keyboards and all the content already available on personal computers. A version Xbox Cloud Gaming will also be available on this date via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimateand the version Xbox will of course be added to Game Pass in day one. Age of Empires IV will follow in 2023certainly with the same assets.
A new era is coming, we are moving into the Console Age. Age of Empires will be available on Xbox consoles in 2023! You asked us to bring these real-time strategy titles to Xbox and we heard you, the games are coming next year for fans and those new to the series on Xbox. In 2023, these are two titles that you will be able to find: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will be released on Xbox on January 31 and Age of Empires IV will arrive during the year.
The series has grown and flourished over the past 25 years with players around the world conquering the countryside, winning numerous skirmishes and mastering multiplayer. You are at the heart of everything we do and we continue to listen to you carefully. You wanted to see Age of Empires arrive on Xbox, we heard you!
2022 has been an incredible year for Age of Empires, with over 25 updates, over 15 in-game events (and their awesome associated rewards), and over 14,000 mods created and released. The Age of Empires community continues to grow and do more.
We knew bringing the complexity of strategy games to Xbox wouldn’t be easy, and we had to approach things carefully and carefully. The team has worked to bring you an experience that will not only be very enjoyable on the controller, but will also teach you how to play on Xbox. A new tutorial designed specifically for controller play and a brand new console interface will help you get started. We have also added artificial intelligence that will allow you to manage your resources efficiently and intuitively.
We’re thrilled to be able to bring you one of the most beloved strategy games of all time on Xbox. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has grown significantly since its release in 2019. After almost 40 updates, 3 expansions featuring new civilizations and campaigns, and constant improvements, the game is better than ever. You will be able to enjoy 83 maps, 42 civilizations in multiplayer, 34 solo campaigns, 10 multiplayer modes and 7 cooperative campaigns. Xbox gamers will soon be able to experience all that the gaming phenomenon has to offer!
If you can’t part with your keyboard and mouse, we made sure they would be compatible with the console version. The game will also be cross-play compatible, so you can play with your friends, on Xbox and PC. It will also be available in the cloud, so you can build your empire even when you’re away from your PC or console.
2023 will be a big year for those who have been waiting for an Xbox version of Age of Empires, as Age of Empires IV will also be released on console later this year! The teams in charge of the console versions have worked together to offer you a complementary experience and bring you the latest installment of the series on Xbox. We’ll tell you more over the next year, follow our social networks so you don’t miss any of our news.
Both games will be available on the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and you can enjoy trebuchets, destroying castles and building empires, on the platform of your choice. We look forward to entering this new Age. Join us !
L’Anniversary Edition of Age of Empires IV (available from €39.99 on Amazon.co.uk) was otherwise launched on Tuesday, with the Ottomans and the Malianschallenges, Hitnew features and the content of the Season 3. To be complete, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has benefited from an update bringing new features and maps, and cosmetic element packs including familiar or exclusive heroes, but has not yet been confirmed on consoles.
And, finally, a Age of Empires: Mobile has been announced on iOS and Androidwith a short teaser which in no way reveals what the experience will be like.
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