Only a few videogame sagas can flex more than two decades captivating the imagination of players, and Age of Empires is one of them and it's available RIGHT NOW.
Age of Empires is bringing its classic Real Strategy formula to a new generation and you can read our review of Age of Empires 4 here!
We are now just around the corner for the launch of AoE 4! So here's everything you need to know from when we counted down to release.
Release Time
The worldwide release of Age of Empires 4 is taking place on:
- October 28, 2021, 11 am EST
- October 28, 2021, 8 am PT
- October 28, 2021, 4 pm UTC
- October 29, 2021, Midnight JST
Age of Empires will be released on PC, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. The file space requirements are around 30-50 GBs.
You can pre-order the game on Steam for $59.99 Standard Version, or you can get your Xbox Game Pass for $9.99 monthly.
System Requirements
These are the minimum requirements your PC requires to play Age of Empires 4
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 – 64 bit, or Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U, or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics: Intel HD 520, or AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
- DirectX: Version 12
- Additional Notes: CPU with AVX support required
What to Expect?
Age of Empires 4 promises to go down the nostalgia route, bringing back the game mechanics that made this franchise famous, combined with a whole of new tweaks, taking advantage of modern technology for newer, exciting gameplay.
Civilizations now will have unique technology trees that will bring more depth in battle and Special buildings to exploit their people's strengths. Special units are also back, with great design and a more significant role in the heat of battle.
With the possibility of bringing new content periodically, new maps, new civilizations, and more - it's exciting to see how far this all-time favorite can reach!