Tag: Age of Empires
News Age Of Empires IV Details Another New Civilization Arriving In The Next Expansion
"The Sultans Ascend" launches 14th November
Age of Empires IV has been bolstered with all sorts of content updates since it originally launched on Windows PC in 2021, and next month on 14th November, it will be getting a new paid expansion, "The Sultans Ascend". This adds new civilizations including the Japanese and Byzantines, and the development...
Review Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition - Microsoft's PC Classic Makes Its Debut On Xbox
RTS historical battles…with a controller
Where do you start with Age of Empires 2? It’s arguably the greatest RTS (and perhaps one of the best games) of all time. When it made its debut back on Microsoft Windows in 1999, it received absolutely huge levels of praise for not only taking the series to the next level, but also bettering the genre in...
Guide Age Of Empires 2 Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Everything you need to know
It's finally almost time for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition to launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as part of Xbox Game Pass for the very first time! The strategy masterpiece will be joined by Age of Empires 4 on Xbox consoles later this year, but for now, it's just the second gam
News Yes, Age Of Empires Will Have Controller Support On Xbox
Keyboard and mouse inputs also supported
In case you missed the big announcement, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to Xbox Series X and S early next year on January 31, 2023. It'll also be joined by Age of Empires IV at a later date. Now, in case you're wondering about the control method in these console versions, it seems they'll...
News Age Of Empires IV Free Anniversary Update Adds Two More Civilizations
Ottamans and Malians arrive October 25th
At Gamescom's Opening Night Live, a new Xbox announcement related to PC was revealed. Age of Empires IV will be getting not one, but two "epic" new civilizations in a free one-year anniversary update, arriving October 25th. Players will be able to wield the strength of the Malians - with their wit and...
News Age Of Empires 4 Releases Its First Roadmap For 2022
Here's what you can expect
The Windows and PC Game Pass title Age of Empires IV recently released its first roadmap for 2022. It runs from March until July, and coming soon is a public update preview of season one. This will be followed by the full release of season one, which includes ranked season play, a content editor beta and mods, hotkey...
News Age Of Empires 4 Fans Think They've Found Evidence Of An Xbox Version
Let's hope so
We've really enjoyed our time with Age of Empires 4 so far, but the big downside is that you can't play it on Xbox. There have been many calls over the years to bring the series to console, but for now it remains PC exclusive. However, some fans think they might have spotted evidence of an upcoming Xbox version. Twitter user...
Random Xbox Employees Show Off Their Age Of Empires Custom Portraits
"We ride at dawn - Wololo!"
To mark the release of Age of Empires 4 on Xbox Game Pass for PC last week, various Xbox employees were gifted custom portraits inspired by the game, and we've been able to get a glimpse at them thanks to social media. Initially, GM of Xbox games marketing Aaron Greenberg shared his on Twitter, as you can see below:...
News Age Of Empires 4 Team Suggests An Xbox Version Is On The Cards
The news we all wanted to hear
The latest entry in the Age of Empires series has gone down a treat ever since it launched on PC with Xbox Game Pass last week, but unfortunately the game (and the series as a whole) has yet to release on Xbox consoles. There's been very little talk about a potential Xbox version up until now, but in a recent...
Guide Is Age Of Empires 4 Coming To Xbox?
A huge fan request
One of the big questions surrounding Age of Empires 4 is this: Is it coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S? The game is available today with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and the reception to it so far has been fantastic. With such a phenomenal new release, many are hoping it could eventually make the jump to Xbox...
News Seven More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 28)
Welcome to The Forgotten City
It's Game Pass day! We've got a whopping seven more additions to the service, including the launch of Age of Empires 4 on PC, as well as new console additions such as The Forgotten City, Backbone and Alan Wake's American Nightmare. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News Here Are The Release Times For Age Of Empires 4 On Xbox Game Pass
"Return to History"
The next major release from Xbox Game Studios arrives this Thursday, October 28th in the form of Age of Empires 4, which unfortunately isn't coming to consoles as of yet, but is nevertheless launching on Xbox Game Pass for PC. You'll be able to play the game at no extra charge if you're an Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Has Created An Age Of Empires Cereal That Comes With A CD
That's one way to promote it
We all know that Xbox can get pretty creative when it comes to promoting certain products, and the latest example arrives in the form of a special brand of cereal made for the launch of Age of Empires IV - with a free CD! The cereal unfortunately isn't going to be sold in stores, and instead is being given away by Xbox...
Video Watch The Age Of Empires Fan Preview Event Here
Featuring "reveals and surprises"
Update: The Fan Preview event has now finished, but you can watch the replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Age of Empires Fan Preview event! Today's stream will feature "surprises, reveals: new gameplay civilizations and campaigns, and so much more", set to begin at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST. It's been...
Guide How To Watch This Week's Age Of Empires Fan Preview Event
"Gather your snacks and get HYPED"
It was announced last month that Age of Empires would be hosting a special 'Fan Preview' event on April 10th, featuring "surprises, reveals: new gameplay civilizations and campaigns, and so much more." It's been confirmed that we'll get a look at new footage for the upcoming Age of Empires 4 as part of this event,...
News Age Of Empires Event To Feature 'Reveals' And 'Surprises' Next Month
Update: It's now officially happening!
Update: Jeff Grubb was right! Microsoft has now confirmed that an Age of Empires "Fan Preview" event will take place next month on Saturday, April 10th at 9am PT/ 12pm ET/ 5pm BST, and it will feature "surprises, reveals: new gameplay civilizations and campaigns, and so much more," including for Age of Empires...
News Relic Entertainment 'Making Great Progress' On Age Of Empires 4
"We are literally playing this game every single day"
It's been a while since we've heard anything about Age of Empires IV, but now in an end-of-year update, Xbox Entertainment Studios general manager Shannon Loftis has shed new light on how development is coming along. The game is being developed by Relic Entertainment, known for the likes of...