There is a new real-time strategy game in town. Age of Empires IV is now available for Windows, marking the end of the 16-year hiatus for the main series. Developed by Relic Entertainment and World Edge of Xbox Game Studios, the title comes with a single player campaign and multiplayer mode for up to eight players.
Read our opinion on Age of Empires IV here, where the RTS received a stellar 9/10 verdict for its in-depth strategy elements, audio systems, asymmetric factions, variety of campaigns, and other well-implemented elements.
The title comes with four single-player story campaign experiences focusing on different eras, countries and historical figures like Genghis Khan and William the Conqueror, for a total of 35 missions. For cooperative and competitive multiplayer, eight civilizations are available: Chinese, Delhi Sultanate, English, Mongolian, French, Abbasid Dynasty, Holy Roman Empire, and Rus, each with different abilities and play styles. The dev team is also expected to deliver official modding tools in early 2022.
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Age of Empires IV for PC is available for purchase from the Microsoft Store and Steam for $ 59.99. There’s also a $ 79.99 Deluxe Digital Edition that adds several in-game profile customization elements as well as goodies like the soundtrack. Like other Microsoft proprietary games, the Xbox Game Pass for PC (or Ultimate) membership also offers access to the full experience at no additional cost.
