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Age of Empires esports is very much alive, as London Wololo beats AO2 and 4 records

As a League of Legends enthusiast that's writing this article in a Fnatic t-shirt, I'm very much of the mind that esports isn't dead. Oftentimes seen as a fad that came and went in the early 2020s, competitive gaming is certainly its own niche with its own problems, but it's here to stay. When you think of esports, however, you conjure up an image of the fast-paced action of a Counter-Strike Major, or the glitz and glamor of League of Legends Worlds. You don't immediately think of Age of Empires 2, a strategy game that was first released in 1999. But AoE esports is thriving, and Red Bull Wololo: Londinium proves it.


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Age of Empires 4's next chapter tests your will to survive as the "ruthless" Jin Dynasty arrive

New Age of Empires 4 DLC is packed with civs and maps, but its experimental roguelike game mode is the real highlight

Boasting millions of players, the newest Age of Empires game is now coming to PC

Age of Empires 4's next chapter tests your will to survive as the "ruthless" Jin Dynasty arrive

The next chapter of Age of Empires 4 is about to begin, and this time we're heading to Imperial China as the "fast and ruthless" forces of the Jin Dynasty arrive on the battlefield. The newest addition to the roster don't actually start in your hands; they're the antagonistic threat at the center of its new story campaign. Once you've witnessed the terror of their might first-hand, you'll be able to take charge of them for yourself and lead them into action.


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Age of Empires esports is very much alive, as London Wololo beats AO2 and 4 records

New Age of Empires 4 DLC is packed with civs and maps, but its experimental roguelike game mode is the real highlight

Boasting millions of players, the newest Age of Empires game is now coming to PC

Watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium Live!



Age fans from around the world have gathered to watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium live! This year's tournament will feature top players from Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV competing for a massive $250,000 total prize pool.

The event spans six days, marching through three incredible venues. The journey begins at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in Shoreditch for the Group Stage, continues to ODEON Luxe Leicester Square for the Playoffs, and ends in a spectacular Grand Final at the Royal Albert Hall, where a live 40‑piece orchestra performs the iconic Age of Empires soundtrack as more than 3,000 fans witness the grand finale.

Whether you're watching from home or live in London, this is one event you won't want to miss!

Watch live on Twitch!

Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy – Pre-Order Now!

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Witness a tale of honor, betrayal, and courage in a new expansion for Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy, set to release May 7th and available for pre-order starting today! Live the legacy of Yue Fei in this new narrated campaign as he leads the Song Dynasty in a fight for survival against the Jin Dynasty invaders. On the battlefield, you may turn the tide. But the imperial court may prove deadlier than any enemy.

This DLC also expands the civilization roster with the Jin Dynasty, playable in custom, skirmish and ranked matches! The Jin Dynasty features masteries and bespoke civilization music, alongside dramatic new units and technologies. Pre-order today and ready up for new maps, biomes, strategies, and an 8-mission campaign.

*This expansion is inspired by historical events with artistic liberties for gameplay.

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[h2]Pre-Order Yue Fei’s Legacy[/h2]
Yue Fei’s Legacy is available for pre-order now on Steam, and receive a 15% discount!
Coming May 7th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3746540/Age_of_Empires_IV_Yue_Feis_Legacy/
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Everything Included with Yue Fei’s Legacy
Song Dynasty units defending the city walls of Jiankang against the waves of Jin forces.

[h3]Key Features at a Glance[/h3]
  • New 8-mission campaign tells the story of the Great Song Dynasty General Yue Fei and the fight for survival against the Jin Dynasty during the Song-Jin Wars.
  • Play the Jin Dynasty - a civilization strong in cavalry and siege with unique production advantages - in multiplayer and skirmish.
    • Leverage Mounted Villagers, Emissaries and Meng’an Mouke keeps for mobile economies and automated defense.
    • Field unique Jin units including Iron Pagoda, Mounted Grenadiers, Eruptors, and Bed Crossbows.
  • Battle across four new maps and two striking new biomes.
All New Civilization: the Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty fields an army of heavily armored cavalry and infantry to overwhelm their opponents.

The Jin Dynasty arrives as a fast, ruthless civilization built on three pillars of strength:
  • Horse Grasslands that synergize with Stables to boost military production, feeding a relentless cavalry engine.
  • Emissaries that capture neutral settlements to establish Tributaries, and with them economic and military advantages.
  • Gunpowder, turning the late game into a siege storm of fire and smoke.
The Jin Dynasty boasts strong economic bonuses with its Mounted Villagers and Reindeer Traders.

Spread your empire across the map with roaming Mounted Villagers and captured Tributaries, then defend your borders with Meng’an Mouke Keeps that attack when enemies dare to threatend your hold on your empire.

[h3]New Unique Units: Mounted Grenadier, Iron Pagoda & Eruptors[/h3]
Unleash an force that feels as brutal as it looks:
  • Mounted Grenadier– Ranged heavy cavalry that throws explosive grenades at enemies, dealing area of effect damage.
  • Iron Pagoda – Elite cavalry with exceptional armor that deals devastating area damage against enemy formations.
  • Eruptors – A close-range gunpowder unit wielding a primitive burst hand cannon that erupts in a devastating scatter blast.




New Campaign
Units and ships in battle across the striking landscapes of China in the new campaign.

Live the legacy of Yue Fei as he leads the Song Dynasty forces in a fight for survival against the ruthless Jin Dynasty invaders with his fellow commander, Han Shizhong, in a bold campaign. Strike back after the northern Chinese heartland falls and rally shattered armies into an impassioned stand for your country’s survival against a seemingly unstoppable enemy.

This is the legendary struggle to save a collapsing empire and its people, retold as an epic Age of Empires IV campaign.

4 New Maps & 2 New Biomes
Madagascar Biome
Yellow River Biome


Fight for freedom across four new maps and two new biomes. Battle across windswept grasslands, lush river valleys, and freezing desert plateaus that shape every decision—where you build, where you raid and where you make your last stand.

On the battlefield, you may turn the tide. But in the imperial court, betrayal may prove deadlier than any enemy. Get ready to jump into the story of Yue Fei and his legacy on May 7th, and don’t forget there’s more to come for Age of Empires IV this year!

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[h2]Pre-Order Yue Fei’s Legacy[/h2]
Yue Fei’s Legacy is available for pre-order now on Steam, and receive a 15% discount!
Coming May 7th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3746540/Age_of_Empires_IV_Yue_Feis_Legacy/

Server Maintenance - Wednesday, March 25



WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Wednesday, March 25 @ 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown)
EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS

[h3]GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED[/h3]
[h3]OBJECTIVES[/h3]
  • Routine server updates and maintenance.

[h3]DETAILS[/h3]This coming Wednesday, March 25th, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for a backend fix needed after the last maintenance. Please note:

  • Ranked matchmaking will disabled exactly one hour before the maintenance window to prevent disruption to newly-formed matches.

  • Any matches still in progress at the start of the maintenance window will be disrupted when it begins.

  • DURING THE MAINTENANCE WINDOW, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH THE GAME, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MATCHMAKE OR ACCESS ANY ONLINE FEATURES.

To prevent any interruptions, we recommend wrapping up any games at least 10 minutes before the maintenance window. The downtime is expected to last between 1 and 2 hours. You can watch this thread with any changes to the schedule as they arise, as well as the all-clear when the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience!