Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition News

Age IV for Best Game You Suck At!

Look, we get it. So you can't tell a Lancer from a Landsknecht. Your villagers are so idle they die of old age before you reach the Feudal Age. and you think a nest of bees is where honey is made!

You're not exactly a master of strategy... But that doesn't mean you aren't having a good time! That's why we're asking for your nomination for Age of Empires IV for the Best Game You Suck At Steam Award, a special trophy bestowed upon a game that is tons of fun to play, even though you're terr— uh, even though you're trying your best!

We want Age of Empires IV to appeal to players of all skill levels: from the grandmasters who've been playing Age games for 20+ years, to the players who couldn't find a sheep even if it spawned right behind their Scout. We’ve taken care to layer in lots of tools to help you enjoy and learn the game, but we all know strategy takes time to develop.

We think Age IV is fun no matter your skill level, and if you agree, it would mean a lot to us if you would click the button above and give us your nomination.

Wololo!

The Age of Empires IV team

Nominate us for Best Soundtrack!

Age of Empires IV spans the globe, and it’s only right that the soundtrack should too. We are strong believers that music breathes life into games, and if it did for you when playing Age of Empires IV we hope you’ll nominate us for Best Soundtrack for Age of Empires IV at the Steam Awards by clicking the button above!

To bring our game to life, we worked with composers, musicians and voice actors from all over the world to bring you a truly global soundtrack that immersed you in the civilizations you control. That each civilization features unique music, instruments and soundscapes that authentically capture the spirit of their gameplay is part of what makes Age IV so real.

The soundtrack is also highly responsive, advancing with you through the ages and reacting to the action on the map – calm and tranquil while you manage your peaceful farms, turning tense with evolving layers when the clouds of war stain the horizon. Additionally, as a civilization progresses through the ages, so too does its audio. Music scores become more refined seeing additional instruments and new techniques layered in, with in-game unit dialogue mirroring this evolution and approaching a more modern form of speaking.

As you have your say on how the games of 2021 compare, we hope you’ll consider Age IV’s music worthy of the Best Soundtrack trophy – and we’d also love your support in the Game of the Year as well!

Wololo!

The Age of Empires IV Team

Age of Empires 4 will get some fan-requested features in the next patch

Historical real-time strategy game Age of Empires IV will get a major patch next week, and it'll be adding some of the features fans have been clamoring for the most since its release date earlier this month. In addition to the updates teased in the roadmap published last week, we'll be seeing improvements to the mini-map and some new options for during and after matches.

As you might expect, the Age 4 Winter Update will be making some balance changes to the RTS game. The French Hulk ship will be brought down a couple notches to keep it from dominating naval warfare. Cavalry will be more vulnerable to crossbowmen (both standard and elite) and spearmen. The devs have also fixed the Holy Roman Empire's prelate so that it can continue to inspire nearby units even after being pushed a bit. The Mongols are getting an adjustment to the 'superior mobility' trait so that the speed modifier "is appropriately applied" from now on.

The developers are also adding some requested UI features, such as placing the Chinese Dynasty button in a less prominent location down in the lower left corner of the screen. You'll also have the option to enable an in-game score screen - the devs say this can impact the say people play, and so it'll be an option you can enable or disable prior to each match.

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Age of Empires Steam Autumn Sale!

Cooler temperatures are here and so are the sales! Starting November 24, the Steam Autumn Sale is in full swing. All Age of Empires Definitive Editions are on sale now along with all DLC titles. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition are all available at a reduced price. Jump into the fun that all your friends are talking about and get your holiday shopping done early!

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Age of Empires IV for Game of the Year!

For many of us, Age of Empires has been a part of our lives for… well… Ages. Within the annals of gaming history, this franchise carries as much prestige as any empire featured in our games – and with Age of Empires IV, the first new-numbered title in 16 years, our team has dedicated themselves to creating a Wonder worthy of our heritage.

With nominations for the Steam Awards now open, we hope you’ll pick us as your Game of the Year. With Age of Empires IV we’ve aimed to let you dive deep into the history of the human race while giving you the strategic command to make these epic campaigns your own. Our massive campaigns let you feel the march of history, with videos and narration so compelling they’ve been included in higher educational programs! Take the reigns and immerse yourself in key moments of history as you play through four robust campaigns! 

Let’s also not forget the 8 asymmetric civilizations, unique technology trees, multiple victory conditions and strategic gameplay that has already earned us a nomination in The Game Awards. Boasting Single Player, Skirmish vs. AI, and Multiplayer options, no matter your preference, you're free to battle it out your way in Age of Empires IV!

The Steam Awards are about celebrating the whole year of gaming, so we hope you’ll share your voice on what the best games of 2021 have been in all the other categories too. You should vote for all your favourites, and we’ll be sharing why we think we might also deserve a few more awards over the next few days!

If you need any more convincing that we have earned the top spot as Game of the Year… WOLOLO!

Best wishes,

The Age of Empires IV team