Age of Empires IV

Age of Empires IV

Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Strategy
2021

Age of Empires IV is an upcoming Real Time Strategy (RTS)/Strategy game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on October 28, 2021.

Developed by Relic Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Release Date: 10/29/2021

Released
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Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Developer

  • Relic Entertainment

Publisher

  • Xbox Game Studios

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings & Reviews

82%
Critic Score
7 reviews
72%
User Score
100 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

HistoricalWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

base building

Game Engine

Built with Essence Engine 5

Release Information

Primary Release Date

October 28, 2021

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

October 28, 2021
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Age of Empires IV on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Age of Empires IV, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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