Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition News

Age of Empires IV's big winter update is bad for French boats and Delhi

The Age of Empires IV winter update is here, weeks before the start of winter. Many of the major changes had previously been teased, but now that the update has arrived we've got a big list of patch notes breaking down the exact details. The update addresses some of the community's biggest balance concerns, but leaves others on the table.

There's been no change to springalds, for example. The devs say they're "keeping a close eye on the ever-evolving meta, and are aware of a certain, specific siege unit out-performing its counterparts (springalds, for those searching for this specific topic). The team is looking to make sure it's reminded of its role as an anti-siege specialist and will be working with the workshop to deploy it in the future."

Another surprise nerf is to the Delhi Sultanate. The Sanctity technology is now only available starting in the Feudal age - meaning you've now only got one bonus age to capture Sacred Sites early.

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Age of Empires IV – Update 8324

Starting today, you’ll be able to install Update 8324 and enjoy the latest features, balance updates and fixes Age of Empires IV has to offer!

If you’ve seen the Age of Empires IV Community Roadmap, then you might be surprised to hear that Winter 2021 was coming early this year (for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres). What can we say? We were really excited to get the Winter 2021 update into your hands!

With this update, we’re bringing a few key feature additions and changes based on your early feedback, along with bug fixes and exploits referenced on various Age channels.

Update 8324 also introduces a substantial number of balance updates. Many of these updates (more than 100!) are in response to callouts you’ve made, and will promote challenging and exciting opportunities regardless of which civilization you’re playing as or against.

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Read on for a detailed view of the changes you’ll be able to try out starting today!

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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