Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition News

Elite Classic III Qualifiers Begin this Weekend!

Elite Gaming Channel is proud to announce the Elite Classic III tournament for Age of Empires IV!

There are just two days left to register if you want to get in on the action yourself. The deadline to sign up for the tournament is April 17th at 15:00 GMT (15:00 UTC).

Join the EGC Discord for full registration information.

[h3]Watch the event LIVE on Twitch, beginning Saturday, April 19th at 15:00 GMT![/h3]

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.

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Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.0.4343

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!

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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!

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[h3]General Changes & Bugfixes[/h3]
Fixes potential crash in Agincourt Historical Battle.

Variant Civilization Changes
The following changes apply only to the variant versions of the classic civilizations. Variant civilizations share in many of the changes made to their parent civilization listed above.

Veteran Demilancer health decreased from 170 → 160.
Veteran Demilancer damage decreased from 10 → 9 (charge from 15 → 14).
Elite Demilancer health decreased from 240 → 200.
Elite Demilancer damage decreased from 18 → 14 (charge from 27 -> 21).
Billmen upgrade armor reduction effect decreased from -2/-2 → -1/-1.
Synchronized Shot damage decreased from 6/7/8 → 5/6/7 (Feudal/Veteran/Elite tiers).
Civilization Trait – Wool Industries additional gather rate from sheep decreased from 25% → 20%.
Manors:
Manor income decreased from 70 food and 45 wood → 60 food and 45 wood.
Open Field System upgrade cost increased from 150 wood and 350 gold → 200 wood and 400 gold.
Castle Lancaster:
Muster the Nobles cost increased from 150 food and 250 gold → 200 food and 300 gold.
Wynguard Palace:
Earl’s Retinue train time increased from 45 → 50 seconds
Gunpowder Contingent cost increased from 800 wood and 850 gold → 850 wood and 1050 gold.
Garrison Command train time increased from 25 → 30 seconds.

Serjeant health increased from 95 → 105. Veteran and Elite unchanged.
Heavy Spearman cost increased from 70 food and 30 gold → 80 food and 30 gold.
Pilgrims can no longer travel on Stone Walls.
Pilgrim Ship speed reduced from 1.5 → 1.0

[h3]Investigation[/h3]
Your reports continue being crucial to our prioritization and implementation of fixes and features in the game. Keep them coming!

For other known issues, please visit this page to see what’s being tracked!

[h3]:alertalert: DISCLAIMER[/h3]This 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 current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence.

For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels.

Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose – Available Now!

Dive into the action of the newest DLC for Age of Empires IV – Knights of Cross and Rose! Experience rich, historically-inspired gameplay across a variety of additional content, including two new variant civilizations designed around player feedback and suggestions – the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster.

Command these iconic armies plucked straight out of the pages of history, and forge your own destiny! Lead the Knights Templar in the Battle of Montgisard as they stave off Saladin’s forces, and ensure the House of Lancaster’s survival against the Yorkists after a calamitous defeat at Towton. Knights of Cross and Rose is available now on Steam!

Knights of Cross and Rose comes packed with creative content sure to surprise new and old players alike, including:

Two New Variant Civilizations: The Knights Templar (French variant) and House of Lancaster (English variant) – shaking up gameplay like never before!
Four Historical Battles: In this newly-introduced game mode, lead legendary armies through action-packed battles inspired by history. Earn medals and test your strategic might in the optional Conqueror mode.
Ten New Maps: A bevy of new environments to skirmish, battle, and forge your way to victory on.
Fifteen New Achievements: Push yourself with additional challenges to unlock new achievements.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3144890

[h2]Want More?[/h2]

Knights of Cross and Rose is a labor of love from our team. Every decision was made with our amazing player base in mind, so we can’t wait to see how you make these new variant civilizations, maps, and Historical Battles your own!

Knights of Cross and Rose is available now Steam. The DLC is priced at $14.99 USD (please check your store of choice for your local pricing if you’re outside of the USA), and get ready for more Age of Empires IV, with another DLC still to come later in 2025!

[h2]Live the Legacy – Available Now![/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3144890
Knights of Cross and Rose is available now on Steam. The DLC is priced at $14.99 USD (please check your store of choice for your local pricing if you’re outside of the USA).

Check the Time Zone Map for the Newest DLC Release

Ready to charge into battle as the powerful House of Lancaster and the fervent Knights Templar?

Check out our time zone map to know when Age of Empires IV - Knights of Cross and Rose launches in your region. Mark your calendar and set your alarms - epic battles await!

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[h2]Live the Legacy – Pre-Order Now![/h2]

Pre-order today on Steam and get a 15% discount. Age of Empires IV – Knights of Cross and Rose is due out April 8th! The DLC is priced at $14.99 USD (please check your store of choice for your local pricing if you’re outside of the USA).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3144890/Age_of_Empires_IV_Knights_of_Cross_and_Rose/