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Age of Empires IV

Age of Empires IV

Released: 10/28/2021

One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance. Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history. Customize Your Game with Mods – Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.

One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance. Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history. Customize Your Game with Mods – Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.

One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance. Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history. Customize Your Game with Mods – Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.

Critics
82
Steam
86
Metacritic
77

Score Breakdown

82.4

Critic Average

84 reviews

86

Steam User Score

95,380 reviews

77

Metacritic User Score

571 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-3.3
Metacritic Disparity
+5.4
Combined Disparity
+1.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

57 early (68%)25 launch window (30%)2 late (2%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 84 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 82.4/100. Critics score this game 3.3 points lower than Steam users and 5.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 84)+
  1. Leonardo FariaviaWayTooManyGames
    Aug 30, 2023·Late review
    65/100View review
    Steam 85.7/100 · -20.7 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · -12.0 pts
  2. Sean CahillviaGaming Nexus
    Jan 27, 2022·Late review
    88/100View review
    Steam 85.7/100 · +2.3 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · +11.0 pts
  3. Nikos PapakonstantinouviaEnternity.gr
    Dec 23, 2021·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 85.7/100 · -15.7 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · -7.0 pts
  4. Chris TapsellviaEurogamer
    Dec 17, 2021·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 85.7/100 · -5.7 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · +3.0 pts
  5. JVL StaffviaJVL
    Dec 15, 2021·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 85.7/100 · -10.7 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · -2.0 pts