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New Expansion Plus a New Update for Age of Empires IV

Today we are excited to release The Sultans Ascend expansion for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition – now available on SteamMicrosoft Store, and Xbox! Did you miss out on the news? Here’s the highlights of what you can look forward to in this expansion:

  • 2 top-requested civilizations – the Byzantines and the Japanese
  • 4 variant civilizations
  • 10 new maps
  • 2 new biomes
  • 8-mission single-player campaign
  • Lots of new unlockable content, including Masteries and Achievements!

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There’s A New 9.1.176 Update!

NOTE – Our build number for this update has slightly changed (from 9.1.109 to 9.1.176) to correct some localization issues; no other changes have been made between these builds and the previously published release notes are still accurate.

PLUS a colossal new update comes to Age of Empires IV. Including the beginning of a new Ranked Season Six, a map pool rotation with a side of brand-new maps, and of course our Fireside Festivities seasonal event – there’s something for everyone!

Conquer your way across new maps, join the new Quick Match queue, and more with all the changes in this update, including:

  • 3 new maps – Canal, Gorge, & Rocky River 
  • Expansion-exclusive maps join the Ranked map pool for a limited time 
  • Empire Wars comes to Quick Match 
  • Walls are easier and simpler to build 
  • Several updates to AI 
  • Balance changes and bug fixes 

Buy Now!

Ready to jump in game and battle it out with all your friends? You can buy now on SteamMicrosoft Store, and Xbox!

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