Marking its first anniversary of captivating millions of players worldwide, the award-winning and best-selling strategy series continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, placing you at the heart of legendary battles that shaped history.

With a mix of classic mechanics and exciting new features, this edition delivers epic empire-building across vast landscapes, brought to life in stunning 4K visuals. Packed with free new content—including additional civilizations, maps, in-game updates, languages, masteries, challenges, taunts, and cheats—this celebratory release offers more history and value than ever before.

Lead Two New Civilizations, Explore 8 New Maps – Take command of the Malians, one of history’s wealthiest trading nations, excelling in mining and gold-based economy. Or march with the Ottomans, masters of powerful military forces, wielding the formidable Great Bombards—massive siege cannons capable of toppling any foe.

Create with Mods (Beta) – Use the Mod Editor to craft your own skirmish and multiplayer maps, design unique missions, build tuning packs, and invent new modes of play for a truly personalized RTS experience.

Relive History – Command 10 distinct civilizations, from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate, as you build cities, manage resources, and lead armies across land and sea. Play through 4 story-driven campaigns with 35 missions spanning 500 years, from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance.

Accessible Yet Deep – Newcomers can ease into RTS gameplay with an intuitive tutorial system and Campaign Story Mode, while seasoned veterans will find new strategies, mechanics, and tactical challenges to master.

Global Competition Awaits – Battle or cooperate with up to 7 friends in online PvP and PvE modes, featuring ranked seasons and spectator options.

Shape History with Iconic Leaders – Relive Joan of Arc’s heroic battles against the English or guide Genghis Khan in his sweeping conquests across Asia. Every choice you make will shape the course of history in your empire’s rise to greatness.