--- title: "Age of Empires 4: Raiders of the North — Vikings & Scots Confirmed for Fall 2026" description: "Microsoft reveals Raiders of the North for AoE4: Vikings and Scots civilizations, 4 new co-op Crucible missions, and PS5 debut — arriving Fall 2026." url: https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-raiders-of-the-north-expansion-2026/ lang: en published: 2026-06-13 author: "Simon Dougnac" author_url: https://after-strategy.com/en/auteur/simon/ game: "Age of Empires 4" game_url: https://after-strategy.com/en/jeux/age-of-empires-4/ categories: [rts] tags: [age-of-empires-4, aoe4, rts, vikings, scots, raiders-of-the-north, xbox-games-showcase-2026] translations: fr: https://after-strategy.com/fr/age-of-empires-4-raiders-of-the-north-annonce-2026/ es: https://after-strategy.com/es/age-of-empires-4-raiders-del-norte-vikingos-escoceses-2026/ publisher: "After Strategy" --- # Age of Empires 4: Raiders of the North — Vikings & Scots Confirmed for Fall 2026 > Microsoft reveals Raiders of the North for AoE4: Vikings and Scots civilizations, 4 new co-op Crucible missions, and PS5 debut — arriving Fall 2026. ## Two New Civilizations Unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 ![Age of Empires 4 official screenshot illustrating the article 1](https://after-strategy.com/images/articles/age-of-empires-4-raiders-of-the-north-annonce-2026/screenshot-1.webp) Microsoft and World's Edge made one of the bigger strategy game announcements at the **Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026**: **Raiders of the North**, the next major expansion for Age of Empires IV. The expansion brings two brand-new civilizations — the **Vikings** and the **Scots** — along with four new co-op Crucible missions and northern biomes. - **2 new civilizations**: Vikings and Scots, each with unique core mechanics - **Expanded Crucible mode**: 4 new missions playable solo or in 2-player co-op - **PS5 debut**: the first AoE IV expansion to launch on PlayStation 5 - **Fall 2026**: confirmed release window for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 ### Table of Contents - [Vikings: Raids, Longhouses and Heroic Sagas](#vikings) - [Scots: Clan Warfare and Highland Resilience](#scots) - [Crucible Mode: 4 New Co-op Missions](#crucible) - [Platforms and Release Date](#release) ### Vikings: Raids, Longhouses and Heroic Sagas The Vikings arrive as a mobile, raid-focused civilization built for aggressive early play. Their economy revolves around the **Longhouse**, a central building that boosts resource production in the early game. On the battlefield, fast infantry and **early naval dominance** let them press advantages from the first minutes. The Vikings' signature mechanic is the **Sagas system**: by achieving heroic deeds — ambush victories, razing enemy buildings, territorial conquests — your civilization unlocks permanent narrative bonuses that reward aggressive, mobile play. It's a flavor-first system that fits the franchise's historical storytelling approach perfectly. ### Scots: Clan Warfare and Highland Resilience The Scottish civilization is built around **internal clan fractures** and resilience. Well-suited to difficult terrain, the Scots should excel on maps featuring dense forests and highland geography. Their Crucible missions center on a **civil war between clans**, delivering a more narrative experience than standard scenarios. The expansion also introduces two new **northern biomes** inspired by the Highlands and northern coastlines, expanding the map pool for the entire game. ### Crucible Mode: 4 New Co-op Missions The Crucible mode gets **4 new missions** themed around Raiders of the North — including Viking maritime raids and a Scottish clan fragmentation scenario. All four are playable in **two-player co-op**, with civilization-specific Objectives, Boons, Mutators, and Talent Tracks. Relic Entertainment is clearly doubling down on Crucible as a semi-narrative, high-replayability mode that sits alongside competitive multiplayer. ### Platforms and Release Date Raiders of the North is expected in **Fall 2026 (Q4 2026)** on: - **PC**: Steam and Microsoft Store - **Xbox Series X|S** and Xbox One - **PlayStation 5** — a first for any AoE IV expansion No price has been announced yet. The expansion will be available as part of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, already on all these platforms. Get ready for Raiders of the North with our [complete Age of Empires 4 civilization guide](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-complete-guide-civilizations-strategies-2026/) and our [Yue Fei's Legacy DLC breakdown](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-yue-feis-legacy-jin-dynasty-guide-2026/). ## Sources - [Official Steam page for Age of Empires 4](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/) - [Official Age of Empires 4 website](https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiv/) ## Frequently asked questions ### When does Raiders of the North release for Age of Empires 4? Raiders of the North is coming in **Fall 2026 (Q4 2026)** for PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5. ### What new civilizations does Raiders of the North add? The expansion adds two civilizations: **Vikings** — built around raids, Longhouses, and heroic Sagas — and the **Scots**, focused on clan warfare and highland resilience. ## Sources - - Source : [Age of Empires 4: Raiders of the North — Vikings & Scots Confirmed for Fall 2026](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-raiders-of-the-north-expansion-2026/) — After Strategy