About the Game

Now marking its first anniversary and captivating millions of players worldwide, the acclaimed and top-selling strategy franchise reaches new heights with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition — placing you at the heart of even greater historical confrontations that forever altered the course of civilization.

Blending beloved gameplay with bold new innovations, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition elevates the real-time strategy genre to extraordinary new standards through breathtaking 4K visuals across sweeping landscapes. This landmark edition arrives packed with an impressive roster of free content — new civilizations, fresh maps, expanded in-game updates and language options, along with new masteries, challenges, taunts, and cheats — delivering an unbeatable package overflowing with historical depth and value.

Two New Civilizations, 8 New Maps - Take command of the legendary Malians of West Africa, one of history's most prosperous trading empires, leveraging their formidable economic strengths in gold mining and resource investment.

Alternatively, forge one of history's most enduring empires as the Ottoman civilization, commanding a disciplined and battle-hardened military force equipped with the fearsome Great Bombards — massive gunpowder siege cannons capable of crushing any enemy that dares oppose you.

Customize Your Game with Mods (Beta) - Blaze your own trail using robust creation tools available in the latest beta release of the Mod Editor. Design custom skirmish and multiplayer maps, construct original mission scenarios, build data-driven tuning packs, and imagine entirely new gameplay modes for Age of Empires IV.

Return to History – Step back into a richly detailed historical world spanning 10 distinct civilizations — from the English and Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate — as you pursue ultimate victory. Construct thriving cities, manage vital resources, and command your forces across land and sea in 4 epic campaigns featuring 35 missions that cover 500 years of history, stretching from the Dark Ages through to the Renaissance.

An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV welcomes players of every skill level, offering an intuitive tutorial system that introduces the fundamentals of real-time strategy alongside a Campaign Story Mode tailored for newcomers seeking an accessible entry point — while still delivering meaningful depth and challenge for seasoned veterans through advanced mechanics, refined strategies, and dynamic combat techniques.

Challenge the World – Take the fight online and compete, collaborate, or spectate alongside up to 7 friends across PVP and PVE multiplayer modes, complete with ranked seasons and a wealth of additional features.

Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Follow Joan of Arc on her heroic crusade against the English, or unleash the unstoppable might of Genghis Khan's Mongol forces across the vast expanse of Asia. Every choice is yours to make — and every decision you take will shape the very destiny of history.