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Age of Empires 4 fans are upset over regional pricing differences

June 18, 2021 This article has been update to incorporate more information around regional pricing strategies

We got a lot more information on Age of Empires IV this past weekend thanks to Microsoft's E3 2021 showcase. Two new civilisations were revealed, as well as the AOE4 release date, and more importantly, the price. The RTS game currently has an RRP of $59.99 / £49.99 for the standard edition, and $79.99 / £69.99 for the Digital Deluxe edition. There are concerns, however, regarding how the game is being priced in other regions.

A fan on the Age of Empires IV subreddit is reporting that there's a big price difference between the price of the game in the US, and the price of the game in Australia. The standard edition's $60 price point translates into roughly 80 AUD, depending on the exchange rate, but the strategy game is listed on the Australian Steam store for 100 AUD.

Other fans are complaining about pricing as well. On the official Age of Empires 4 forums, a couple of threads have cropped up complaining of prices in other regions. One user reports that the standard edition on Steam is R$200 in Brazil, with similar reports cropping up of inflated regional prices in Latin America, Turkey, and Russia.

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Age of Empires IV - Echtzeit-Strategiespiel erscheint Ende Oktober

Xbox Game Studios und das kanadische Entwicklerstudio Relic Entertainment haben zur diesjährigen E3 einen neuen Trailer zu Age of Empires IV präsentiert und damit gleichtzeitig auch den Releasetermin für das Echtzeit-Strategiespiel bekannt gegeben. Nach den drei "Definitive Editions" der bisherigen Spiele der Reihe, [...]

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Age of Empires 4 mod tools won't be coming until next year

We got a lot more information about Age of Empires IV during Microsoft's E3 2021 presentation this week. Not only do we now have a release date, two more of the RTS game's eight launch civilizations were revealed. We also got a glimpse into the future, specifically on the subject of AOE4 mods.

According to the strategy game's Steam page - which leaked over the weekend but finally went live after the conference - mod support won't be coming until "early" next year. The full description entry reads: "Customise your game with mods - available in early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games."

So there you have it - you'll have to wait a bit longer if you want to do some Age of Empires IV modding. There'll be plenty of other things to do in the meantime, though - four historical campaigns have been announced, which combined feature around three hours of documentary-style footage to set the scene.

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Age of Empires 4 has a firm release date and a new trailer

Climb aboard your war elephant and get your castle wall building hat positioned, because new details about Age of Empires IV have been revealed at the Xbox showcase. The new trailer for the RTS game includes the announcement that the Age of Empires IV release date is set for October 28.

The Steam page for Age of Empires IV was inadvertently set live earlier this week, and that store entry revealed a host of new information and screenshots - which may have taken a bit of the wind out of today's announcement.

The new trailer, which you can view below, shows the new visuals in action - there are naval units, catapults breaching castle walls, and ranks of cavalry charging over hills. It looks lovely, although there are fans who have expressed, eh, some 'concern' over the visual design in this new entry. The Age of Empires IV release date is set for October 28, and it'll be available on Steam and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

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Age of Empires IV launching October 28th Available for Pre-order Now

The global Age of Empires community doesn’t have long to wait for the franchise’s next chapter! Age of Empires IV is launching on October 28 on Steam.

After April’s Fan Preview event where we showed the game in detail for the first time, we revealed even more at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase about the latest chapter in the Age of Empires franchise, with two new launch civilizations, a newly-revealed campaign, naval combat and the appearance of Joan of Arc.

So far, the teams at both Relic and World’s Edge have shared that players will have the choice of the English, Mongols, Chinese and Delhi Sultanate at launch, and today’s trailer revealed two more civilizations—the Abbasid Dynasty and the French!

The Abbasid Dynasty’s focus on technology, powered by their unique landmark—the House of Wisdom—will allow players to choose unique upgrade opportunities. Their unique units include Camel Archers and Riders.

The French were revealed alongside the 100 Years War campaign, allowing players to place themselves in the battles fought between the English and French in the 14th and 15th centuries. The French thrive in trade, with the Chamber of Commerce and Royal Institute landmarks helping strengthen a player’s late game. Royal Knights are one of the civilization’s special units with a fearsome charge ability.

Making a heroic appearance in the trailer is French heroine and icon Joan of Arc, who also has a starring role in the game’s key art. Teenage Joan rallied her country and led armies into battle against the occupying English. Age of Empires II fans fell in love with Joan in the title’s campaign and the development teams are excited to see her return.

Back in April, we teased the appearance of ships as the Fan Preview event ended, and today, fans saw naval combat in action. Taking the battle to the water adds a whole new dimension to player strategy and adds new meaning to “sink or swim”!

Pre-Orders are Available Now!

Pre-orders are now open for Age of Empires IV! Head to Steam to reserve your copy. A Digital Deluxe Edition is available on Steam for fans who want even more, including a digital copy of the game’s epic soundtrack as well as other exclusive in-game items. Can’t wait until October 28? Head to ageofempires.com and become an Age Insider to be considered for beta opportunities as well as find more information on the announced civilizations and campaigns. Make history your story with Age of Empires IV, coming October 28 on Steam.

Have questions? Check out the Age of Empires IV official pre-order FAQ here.

—The Age of Empires Team