Age of Empires IV
News, coverage and analysis tracking Age of Empires IV across the outlets.
Age Of Empires Mobile: PC Edition Is A Different Kind Of Empire BuilderAge of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, a free-to-play version of the mobile strategy game, is now available on PC via the Xbox Store and Steam. This version is rebuilt for mouse and keyboard controls, featuring a faster pace and enhanced visuals, but is not available on Xbox consoles. It supports cross-play and cross-progression with the mobile version.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Every Major Reveal, Trailer and Release Date – Part 2 | Invision Game CommunityThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous reveals, including the long-awaited Persona 6 from ATLUS and Persona 4 Revival with a February 2027 release date. Other major announcements included Metro 2039, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Valor Mortis, and Vivarium. The showcase also highlighted immediate availability for Where Winds Meet and new content for Age of Empires IV, The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Sea of Thieves.
Njut av samtliga trailers från Xbox Games ShowcaseThe Xbox Games Showcase featured trailers for numerous upcoming titles, including Fable, State of Decay 3, and a new Spyro game. Several games like Halo, A Plague Tale, and Doom received release date announcements or expansion details, with many new titles slated for 2027.
All Major Xbox Games Showcase 2026 AnnouncementsThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include Spyro the Dragon 4, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, with many titles slated for 2027 releases across multiple platforms.
Everything Shown At Xbox Games Showcase: Gears Of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo, Spyro And MoreThe Xbox Games Showcase featured numerous game announcements and updates, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several titles were confirmed as Xbox console exclusives, while others are slated for multiplatform releases. The event also highlighted new content for existing games like Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76, alongside special 25th anniversary Xbox hardware.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary HardwareThe XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Age of Empires IV expansion “Raiders of the North” announcedXbox Game Studios, World's Edge, Relic Entertainment, and Forgotten Empires have announced the "Raiders of the North" expansion for Age of Empires IV. This expansion will introduce two new civilizations, the Vikings and the Scots, each with unique systems and playstyles, and is scheduled for release this fall. It also features an expanded Crucible mode with new missions and biomes.
All Your Favourite PS5 Live Service Games Are Getting Big UpdatesMicrosoft announced several updates for its live service games, many of which are available on PlayStation 5. Updates include 'Raiders of the North' for Age of Empires IV in Fall 2026, 'Return of the Thieves Guild' for The Elder Scrolls Online on July 8th, 'Infestations' for Fallout 76, and 'World Update 22' for Microsoft Flight Simulator on July 4th.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.- WRUP: The context of this entry is Guillaume editionThis week's 'What Are You Playing' roundup features staff and community members discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include Star Wars Galaxies Legends, The Division 2, Forza Horizon 6, Final Fantasy XIV, and Age of Empires IV, among others. The discussion also includes a bonus question about the definition of a 'quick errand'.
Competitive Gaming Events Are Becoming Bigger Entertainment Productions In 2026Competitive gaming events in 2026 are evolving into large-scale entertainment productions, incorporating elements like live music, celebrity appearances, and festival-style programming to rival concerts and streaming premieres. This shift is driven by games becoming integral to broader entertainment lifestyles and publishers treating esports as a live product requiring robust production value. Events like Evo 2026 and the Esports World Cup exemplify this trend, aiming to attract diverse audiences beyond core esports fans.- WRUP: The context of this entry is that something very bad just happened to Guillaume editionThis weekly roundup covers what the Massively OP community and staff are playing, including Star Wars Galaxies Legends, Guild Wars 2, Palia, The Division 2, City of Heroes Homecoming, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, and Age of Empires IV. The article also includes a bonus question about bizarre old internet videos, with staff sharing favorites like DJ Steve Porter's Shamwow remix and the 'democracy manifest' clip.
- Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy ReleasedThe Yue Fei's Legacy DLC is now available for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on PC and consoles. This new content adds to the real-time strategy game, requiring the base game to play.
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy - Available Now! - Age of Empires - World's Edge StudioAge of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy is now available, introducing an 8-mission campaign following the Song Dynasty general Yue Fei and the Jin Dynasty civilization. Players can experience new single-player missions and utilize the Jin Dynasty's unique mobile economy and powerful units in skirmish and multiplayer modes. The DLC is available on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
Age of Empire 4's new DLC drops today, and the Jin Dynasty is a beautifully-realized civAge of Empires 4's latest DLC, Yue Fei's Legacy, launches today, introducing the Jin Dynasty as a new playable civilization and a new campaign. Developed by Relic Entertainment and World's Edge, this expansion focuses on the Jin invaders and their historical context, offering a fresh gameplay experience with unique mechanics like horse-mounted villagers and Iron Pagoda units. The DLC is priced at $15 and is available on Steam.
The new PC games of May 2026: Forza, 007 First Light, and early access games galoreMay 2026 is set to bring a variety of new PC game releases, including major titles like Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, alongside numerous early access titles. Notable early access games include Dead as Disco, Paralives, and Shift at Midnight. The month also features significant updates for live service games such as Phasmophobia and Path of Exile 2.
Starfield's PS5 port manages roughly 140K sales in a week, estimates analyst firmStarfield's PlayStation 5 port sold approximately 140,000 copies in its first week, according to Alinea Analytics. While this figure surpasses some recent Xbox ports to the platform, it falls short of internal expectations for the space RPG. The analyst firm's head of market analysis, Rhys Elliott, noted that PC and Xbox sales have been stronger, with the Steam version selling 3.7 million copies prior to the Free Lanes update.
Going Medieval Review | NoobFeedThis review of Going Medieval discusses the game's realistic depiction of the Middle Ages, contrasting it with fantasy elements often found in the genre. The article also briefly mentions other medieval-themed games like Age of Empires IV and Chivalry II, noting their availability on PC and various consoles.
Age of Empires esports is very much alive, as London Wololo beats AO2 and 4 recordsThe Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament demonstrated the continued strength of Age of Empires esports, setting new viewership records for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4. The event featured a $250,000 prize pool and attracted thousands of viewers, proving the viability of strategy games within the competitive gaming landscape.
Age of Empires 4's next chapter tests your will to survive as the "ruthless" Jin Dynasty arriveThe upcoming Age of Empires 4 DLC, Yue Fei's Legacy, introduces the Jin Dynasty as a new playable civilization and features an eight-mission campaign focused on their conflict with the Song Dynasty. The expansion, launching May 7, 2026, for $14.99, adds new units, biomes, and maps to the real-time strategy game.