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title: "Age of Empires 4"
url: https://after-strategy.com/en/jeux/age-of-empires-4/
lang: en
developer: "Relic Entertainment"
game_publisher: "Xbox Game Studios"
release_date: 2021-10-28
platforms: "PC, Xbox"
genres: "RTS"
official_site: https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiv/
steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/
translations:
  fr: https://after-strategy.com/fr/jeux/age-of-empires-4/
  es: https://after-strategy.com/es/jeux/age-of-empires-4/
articles: 7
publisher: "After Strategy"
---

# Age of Empires 4

Age of Empires 4 marks the return of Microsoft's cult RTS series, developed by Relic Entertainment and released in October 2021. It blends classic AoE2 mechanics (four ages, economy, walls, sieges) with new ideas such as more asymmetric civilizations and narrative historical campaigns, aiming at both veterans and newcomers. It has an active esports scene around Red Bull Wololo and the AoE Pro Tour.

## Articles

- 2026-10-29 — [AoE4 Raiders of the North out now: Vikings, Scots, and what Update 17.0 means for every player](https://after-strategy.com/en/aoe4-raiders-of-the-north-out-now-patch-17-2026/) : Raiders of the North is out now at $19.99: two opposite civilizations, four co-op Crucible missions, and a free Update 17.0 for all Age of Empires 4 players.
- 2026-07-23 — [AoE4 Raiders of the North: What Vikings and Scots Actually Change](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-raiders-of-the-north-vikings-scots-guide-2026/) : Raiders of the North's Vikings and Scots (October 29) broken down from the official posts: economy, Crucible, biomes and what still needs checking.
- 2026-06-13 — [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/) : Microsoft reveals Raiders of the North for AoE4: Vikings and Scots civilizations, 4 new co-op Crucible missions, and PS5 debut — arriving Fall 2026.
- 2026-05-12 — [Age of Empires 4 Yue Fei's Legacy: Complete Jin Dynasty Guide](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-yue-feis-legacy-jin-dynasty-guide-2026/) : Released May 7, 2026, Yue Fei's Legacy adds the Jin Dynasty to AoE4: heavy cavalry, mounted grenadiers, mobile economy, and an 8-mission campaign.
- 2026-03-01 — [Age of Empires IV: Complete Guide Civilizations & Strategies 2026](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-complete-guide-civilizations-strategies-2026/) : Complete 2026 Age of Empires IV guide: all civilizations, best starting builds, multiplayer strategies, mods, tips to climb the ranked ladder.
- 2026-02-14 — [Age of Empires 4: The Sultans Ascend Roguelike DLC Wins Players Over](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-the-sultans-ascend-roguelike-dlc-wins-players-over/) : Age of Empires 4's The Sultans Ascend DLC adds the L'Invasion roguelike mode: short intense runs, permanent progression and a warm reception on Steam.
- 2025-11-08 — [Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East (Nov 4, 2025) — the roguelite mode arrives with The Crucible](https://after-strategy.com/en/age-of-empires-4-dynasties-of-the-east-roguelike-dlc-november-2025/) : Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East launched November 4, 2025: four variant civilizations, 8 new maps, 6 biomes and a new roguelite single-player mode, The Crucible.

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