Age of Empires IV Expansion Update: New Content and Features in Spring 2024
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Age of Empires IV, the latest installment in the storied strategy series, has been making waves since its release in 2021. Developers World’s Edge have announced plans to follow up the best-selling expansion, The Sultans Ascend, with new additions to the game this spring. In the New Year, New Age announcement stream, World’s Edge confirmed that the update would mark the beginning of Season 7 for Age of Empires 4 and bring some exciting new content and features.
One of the most anticipated additions is a new free-for-all mode for quickmatch in multiplayer. This mode will allow players to join games without the need for a pre-formed team, making it an excellent option for those looking to jump into the action without the commitment of a full team. Xbox players, who received a console-ised, controller-friendly port last summer, will also get team ranked play.
Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition, the spruced-up version of the classic strategy game, is also seeing some new additions. The next two playable civilizations, Denmark and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, were teased during the announcement. These civilizations, which existed from the mid-16th century until the late 19th century, will add new buildings, units, and unique gameplay mechanics to Age of Empires 3.
The two DLC factions won’t arrive until late 2024, but players can get a taste of the updated Age of Empires 3 without paying a penny. The game currently offers a free trial, and the full game is also currently half off on Steam.
Age of Empires IV and Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition are not the only games in the series seeing updates. Age of Empires Mobile, the mobile version of the game, is set to bring the storied RTS to your phone screen this summer. Age of Empires 2’s Definitive Edition is getting its first “campaign-focused” expansion next month. And Age of Mythology Retold, a remastered version of the Age of Empires spin-off, will be out this year.
World’s Edge’s commitment to updating and expanding the Age of Empires series shows that the storied strategy series is in good hands. With new content and features on the way for Age of Empires 4 and Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition, players can look forward to many more hours of strategic gameplay.
If you’re new to the Age of Empires series or looking to brush up on your strategy skills, now is the perfect time to jump in. With the free trial for Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition and the upcoming updates for Age of Empires 4, there’s never been a better time to explore the rich history and strategic depth of the Age of Empires series.
In conclusion, the Age of Empires series is seeing a surge of updates and new content in 2024. With the release of new expansions for Age of Empires 4 and Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition, as well as the upcoming releases of Age of Empires Mobile and Age of Mythology Retold, players can look forward to many more hours of strategic gameplay. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the series, there’s never been a better time to explore the rich history and strategic depth of the Age of Empires series.
