Age of Empires IV

Setting

The game takes place across the medieval period, covering events from the Dark Ages
through the Renaissance. Players control historical civilizations and participate
in famous conflicts that shaped world history. The timeline spans roughly 500 years
of history, featuring cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Gameplay

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition follows the traditional real-time strategy
formula of gathering resources, constructing cities, researching technologies,
and commanding armies to defeat enemies. Players begin with a small settlement
and gradually expand into a powerful empire while advancing through different
historical ages.

• Resource Gathering: Collect food, wood, gold, and stone to build your economy.
• City Building: Construct towns, defenses, and production structures.
• Army Management: Train infantry, cavalry, archers, and siege units.
• Age Progression: Advance through the Dark, Feudal, Castle, and Imperial Ages.
• Strategic Combat: Use tactics, terrain, and unit formations to win battles.

Civilizations

The game features multiple unique civilizations with distinct units,
architecture, and strategies. The Anniversary Edition introduced two
additional civilizations: the Malians, known for their
powerful trade economy, and the Ottomans, famous for
advanced gunpowder weapons and strong military technology.

Campaigns

The game includes several historical campaigns that tell the stories
of major historical figures and empires. These campaigns combine
strategy missions with documentary-style storytelling.

• The Normans
• The Hundred Years War
• The Mongol Empire
• The Rise of Moscow

Across these campaigns, players experience 35 missions covering
important events in medieval history.

Multiplayer

Age of Empires IV offers competitive and cooperative multiplayer
modes where players can battle or team up with others online.
Matches support ranked gameplay, custom matches, and cooperative
scenarios, allowing players to test their strategies against
opponents worldwide.

Graphics and Improvements

The Anniversary Edition improves the original game with additional
content, enhanced visuals, and gameplay updates. The game features
detailed environments, large battlefields, and support for modern
high-resolution displays, creating a more immersive strategy
experience for both new and veteran players.

Development

• Developers: Relic Entertainment, World’s Edge
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Genre: Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
• Initial Release: October 28, 2021
• Platforms: PC, Xbox consoles, PlayStation 5

Key Features

• Real-time strategy gameplay set in the medieval era
• Multiple civilizations with unique abilities
• Historical campaigns inspired by real events
• Expanded content in the Anniversary Edition
• Competitive multiplayer and cooperative modes
• High-quality visuals and modern RTS improvements