Schlagwort: Age of Empires

  • Bald im Game Pass: South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Borderlands 3 und mehr

    Bald im Game Pass: South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Borderlands 3 und mehr

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    Es ist höchste Zeit, sich mit magischen Kreaturen auseinanderzusetzen (oder auch nur mit den Titeln auf Deiner Liste, die Du aufzuholen hast). Denn die folgenden Spiele werden schon bald im Game Pass erscheinen! Freue Dich auf neue Spiele direkt zum Release, außergewöhnliche Soundtracks und viele weitere Highlights!

    Bald verfügbar

    Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Konsole und PC) – 3. April
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Die Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition liefert ein chaotisches Abenteuer und enthält neben dem Basisspiel alle viel Kampagnen-Add-ons, den Director’s Cut und alle verfügbaren kosmetischen Pakete! Kämpfe Dich als einer von vier Vault Hunters durch die Welten und bezwinge Deine Feinde, indem Du die Vorteile der Skill-Trees und individuelle Anpassungsmöglichkeiten für Dich nutzt. Spiele allein oder schließe Dich mit Freund*innen zusammen, um es mit schier übermächtigen Feinden aufzunehmen, fette Beute zu machen und Deine Heimat vor den skrupellosesten Sektenführer*innen der Galaxie zu retten.

    All You Need is Help (Konsole) – 3. April
    Jetzt enthalten im Game Pass Standard

    Tauche ein in ein lustiges Koop-Puzzlespiel, in dem liebenswert-flauschige und würfelförmige Kreaturen zusammenarbeiten, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen. Dieses kooperative Spiel richtet sich an alle Generationen – von Kindern bis hin zu Großeltern – und ist somit perfekt geeignet für unterhaltsame Abende mit der gesamten Familie.

    Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S) – 3. April
    Jetzt enthalten im Game Pass Standard

    Die mehrfach prämierten Entwickler*innen von The Chinese Room liefern eine erschreckende Geschichte der Isolation. Du bist auf einer Ölplattform in der Nordsee gefangen und fliehst vor einem unerklärlichen Schrecken, der es an Bord geschafft hat. Es gibt kein Entkommen und keine Möglichkeit, sich zu wehren – alles, was Du tun kannst, ist zu überleben. 

    Wargroove 2 (Konsole) – 3. April
    Jetzt enthalten im Game Pass Standard

    Begib Dich auf ein neuartiges Abenteuer voller ungewöhnlicher Freundschaften, unbekannter Feinde und hässlicher Rachepläne. Führe Krieg gegen Deine Rival*innen mit einer Reihe neuer Kommandant*innen. Entwirf und teile Karten, Zwischensequenzen und Kampagnen mit einfach zu bedienenden Editoren und umfassenden Werkzeugen zur individuellen Optimierung.

    Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Konsole und PC) – 8. April
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Die Ultimate Evil Edition enthält neben Diablo III auch die Reaper of Souls-Erweiterung in einem einzigen Band. Wähle aus den Rollen des Kreuzritters, des Barbars, des Hexendoktors, des Dämonenjägers, des Mönchs und des Zauberers und verteidige die Existenz der Menschheit. Gelingt es Dir, fette Beute zu machen, während Du verheerende Kräfte freisetzt und neue Fähigkeiten erlernst?

    South of Midnight (Cloud, PC und Xbox Series X|S) – 8. April
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Direkt zum Release verfügbar! South of Midnight ist ein neues Action-Adventure von Compulsion Games. Erforsche den Mythos und trete geheimnisvollen Kreaturen aus den Tiefen des Deep South der USA gegenüber. Erlerne eine uralte Macht, um Hindernisse zu überwinden und Dich dem Schmerz zu stellen, der Deine Heimatstadt heimsucht. Als Game Pass-Mitglied sparst Du zehn Prozent beim Upgrade auf die Premium Edition. Außerdem kannst Du bis zu fünf Tage vor dem offiziellen Release mit dem Spielen beginnen, digital auf das Midnight Artbook zugreifen und in den Original-Soundtrack reinhören.

    Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – 9. April
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Direkt zum Release verfügbar! In Commandos: Origins kommt es zum Wiedersehen mit den sechs kultigen Kommandos der Originalserie. Lasse das Elite-Stealth-Taktik-Gameplay auf Dich wirken, nutze die einzigartigen Fähigkeiten Deines Teams, um komplexe Strategien auszuführen und bündele Deine Kräfte mit Freund*innen im Multiplayer-Modus. Das Schlachtfeld ruft. Hast Du das Zeug dazu?

    Blue Prince (Cloud, PC und Xbox Series X|S) – 10. April
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Direkt zum Release verfügbar! Willkommen in Mt. Holly, dem mysteriösen Herrenhaus, in dem sich die Räume bewegen. Blue Prince ist ein atmosphärisches und architektonisch hoch anspruchsvolles Abenteuer, in dem es darum geht, 45 Räume zu erkunden, die sich ständig verändern. Entdecke Geheimnisse und lüfte Mysterien in einem Haus, das Du Raum für Raum aufbaust. Gelingt es Dir, den berüchtigten Room 46 zu finden?

    Hunt Showdown 1896 (PC) – 15. April
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Jetzt für PC und bald auch für Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) und Xbox-Konsolen erhältlich! Hunt: Showdown 1896 läutet eine neue Ära des Extraktions-Shooters ein. In verdorbenen Gegenden, die als verloren gelten, kämpfst du allein – oder mit Freund*innen – gegen das zeitlose Böse. Finstere Monster und andere skrupellose Jäger*innen stehen zwischen Dir und Deinem Kopfgeld. Riskiere alles, während die Jagd Dich verschlingt.

    Falls Du es verpasst hast

    EA Sports College Football 25 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – ab sofort verfügbar
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Feiere Dein Debüt in ikonischen Stadien mit großer Tradition und erhalte unbegrenzten Zugang zu EA Sports College Football 25. Mitglieder können über EA Play mit Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), PC Game Pass oder Game Pass Ultimate die Höhepunkte des College-Footballs erleben. Außerdem kannst Du Dir bis 24. April ein Supercharge Pack sichern.

    Mehr In-Game-Vorteile für Free-to-Play-Titel

    Wir hatten schon angekündigt, dass wir für Mitglieder des Game Pass und des Game Pass Ultimate noch mehr Vorteile für ausgewählte Free-to-Play-Titel bieten. Nun ist es so weit und Du kannst Dich auf Ingame-Vorteile wie Cosmetics, neue Charaktere, Ingame-Währungen sowie saisonale Inhalte freuen. Als Mitglied erhältst Du ab sofort Zugang zu den folgenden In-Game-Vorteilen für Asphalt Legends Unite:

    Asphalt Legends Unite (Konsole und PC) – verknüpfe Dein Gameloft Konto

    Stürze Dich in die Action mit der Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, 10 St. Patrick’s Card Packs und 500.000 Credits, um Deine Fahrzeuge aufzurüsten und den Asphalt zu dominieren.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul – ab sofort
    Ken Kaneki von Tokyo Ghoul ist in Dead by Daylight aus dem Anime in die grausame Welt des Videospiel-Horrors aufgestiegen. Spüre die Tränen, wenn die grausamen Kagunes aus Deinem Rückenfleisch hervorbrechen und Dich mit knirschenden Zähnen nach vorne treiben.

    Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition Update – ab sofort

    Zur Feier des siebten Geburtstags von Sea of Thieves sind ab sofort neue 2025 Editionen erhältlich. Diese neuen Optionen enthalten die neueste Version des Spiels und bieten eine Reihe von Optionen zu unterschiedlichen Preisen, vollgepackt mit Boni, darunter einige der beliebtesten Gegenstände des Spiels!

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Season 03 – beginnt heute  
    Die Multiplayer- und Zombie-Inhalte von Season 03 sind ab heute verfügbar! Als Mitglied des Game Pass Ultimate kannst Du Dich schon vor dem offiziellen Start von Verdansk in Call of Duty: Warzone am morgigen 3. April in das Spiel stürzen und die Inhalte freischalten. Game Pass-Mitglieder können zehn Prozent sparen und ihr Gameplay mit Season 03 BlackCell optimieren. Dieses enthält den Standard-Battle-Pass mit einer zusätzlichen BlackCell-Seitenfreigabe, freischaltbaren Bonusinhalten, 20 Level-Sprüngen, 1.100 Call of Duty-Punkten und mehr. Game Pass Ultimate- und PC Game Pass-Mitglieder können sich schon bald über weitere In-Game-Vorteile freuen.

    Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose Erweiterung – 8. April
    Bestelle Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose noch heute vor und spare 15 Prozent. Bereite Dich darauf vor, die Geschichten und die strategische Kriegsführung der Tempelritter und des Hauses Lancaster zu erleben. Diese beiden Zivilisationsformen bringen den Engländer*innen und Franzos*innen neue Waffen, Einheiten, Gebäude und Technologien.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Neue Vorteile sind da! Im Game Pass-Bereich auf Deiner Konsole, der Xbox Mobile App oder der Xbox App für Windows PC findest Du neue Ingame-Inhalte, Konsumgüter und Angebote, die in Deiner Game Pass Ultimate-Mitgliedschaft enthalten sind. Die Vorteile variieren je nach Region, Plattform und Zeitraum.

    The First Descendant: Beyond the Void Bundle – ab sofort
    Betritt Beyond the Void, das nächste Kapitel der 2. Staffel von The First Descendant! Sichere Dir das Episode 2-Paket, um Dich stilvoll auszurüsten, Deine Ausrüstung anzupassen und Dich Deinen Mitstreiter*innen auf neuen Missionen im unerforschten Sigma-Sektor anzuschließen!

    Candy Crush Solitaire (Mobile): Sweet Starter Pack – ab sofort

    Das Sweet Starter Pack bietet Dir den perfekten Vorteil, um Deine Strategie zu schärfen und jeden Zug zu perfektionieren. Es enthält 5.000 Münzen, vier Rückblenden, um fehlerhafte Züge rückgängig zu machen, drei Farbbomben-Booster und eine Wild Card.

    Sea of Thieves: Seventh Serving Emote – ab sofort

    Für eine begrenzte Zeit kannst Du den siebten Geburtstag von Sea of Thieves mit diesem Emote feiern und dabei das köstliche Dessert anschneiden.

    Diese Spiele verlassen den Game Pass

    Die folgenden Spiele werden die Game Pass-Bibliothek am 15. April verlassen. Doch es gibt noch mehr als genug Zeit, sie zu spielen, bevor sie verschwinden. Nutze Deinen Mitgliedschaftsrabatt von bis zu 20 Prozent, um sie in Deiner Sammlung zu behalten.

    • Botany Manor
    • Coral Island
    • Harold Halibut
    • Homestead Arcana
    • Kona
    • Orcs Must Die! 3
    • Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
    • Turbo Golf Racing

    Wir fügen der Sammlung „Stream your own game“ für Game Pass Ultimate-Mitglieder kontinuierlich neue Spiele hinzu. Hier findest Du die Liste an Spielen, die Du auf unterstützten Geräten über die Cloud spielen kannst, sofern Du sie besitzt.

    Wie immer kannst Du die sozialen Kanäle des Game Pass, des PC Game Pass und Xbox im Auge behalten, um zu erfahren, wann die nächsten Titel bereit sind, gespielt zu werden. Gelegentlich findest Du hier auch Shadow-Drop-Ankündigungen von uns. Wir melden uns schon bald mit weiteren Spielen!

    Website: LINK

  • Was 2025 für Age of Empires und Age of Mythology ansteht

    Was 2025 für Age of Empires und Age of Mythology ansteht

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    Michael Mann
    February 4, 2025

    2024 was a year for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology players and —a year shaped by your passion, creativity, and epic moments. Thanks to your dedication, it’s been an incredible year not just for the community, but for the franchise as a whole. Together, we’ve had an incredible year. We kicked things off with the New Year, New Age showcase, crowned champions at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado, connected with many of you at Gamescom, and celebrated the launches of Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires Mobile. Along the way, we expanded the franchise in new ways and welcomed over 10 million new players—reaching an incredible milestone of 60 million Age of Empires players worldwide. 

    Our players continue to influence the many ways in which the franchise moves forward. Today we’re thrilled to start 2025 by unveiling what’s ahead. Settle in, because we’ve got a lot to share! 

    Immortal Pillars Expansion Launches March 4, Pre-Order Now

    For Age of Mythology: Retold players, the wait is almost over! After revealing the Immortal Pillars expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold at Tokyo Game Show, we’re excited to announce it will launch on March 4th – and pre-orders are live now! Packed with brand-new content, this expansion introduces the Chinese pantheon, alongside stunning new maps, myth units, and gameplay features. Check out some highlights of all the exciting content here!

    *As a reminder, if you already own the Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition, Immortal Pillars is yours at no additional cost – jump in and play on day one! 

    Age of Empires II: DE and Age of Mythology: Retold coming to PlayStation 5 

    I’m delighted to share that we are giving fans more choice to play where they want by bringing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold to PlayStation 5.  

    Playing across all platforms is a game-changer for our franchise, and it’s all about bringing our community together. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about growing and strengthening the Age community. With cross-play, we’re creating one global battlefield where every strategy, every empire, and every player matters.  

    Age of Mythology: Retold on PlayStation 5 

    First, on March 4, Age of Mythology: Retold will expand into new myths, new cultures, and welcome new players alongside the Immortal Pillars expansion release. We will welcome PlayStation 5 players to adventure with Arkantos, choose their pantheon, and fight for divine blessings with all the same content available in the Xbox and PC versions. PlayStation 5 players will also be able to purchase Immortal Pillars, and expand their Age of Mythology: Retold experience with the all-new Chinese pantheon.  

    PlayStation 5 Bonuses: 

    • Get the Premium Edition for 5-day early access to Age of Mythology: Retold starting February 27th, access to the new Immortal Pillars expansion on March 4th, and much more! 
    • Pre-order now and enjoy two exclusive Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode.

    All game updates from March 4th onwards will go to all platforms simultaneously – Steam, Windows Store, Xbox and PlayStation 5 – and players will be able to play together.  

    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PlayStation 

    This spring, the globally beloved Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will make its debut on PlayStation 5. Alongside this release, we’ll be dropping one of the most exciting DLC expansions for Age II: DE yet, packed with fresh new content, new civilizations for Ranked play, and ready for all players to enjoy together across all platforms – PC, Xbox , and PlayStation 5. 

    While we’re keeping some details under wraps until spring, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming. 

    No matter where you are or what platform you prefer, you can now unite with friends, challenge rivals, and share your passion for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology. 

    Two DLCs Bring Exciting New Ways to Play Age IV in 2025 

    Big news for Age of Empires IV players! Last year we shared we were working on new DLC for Age of Empires IV, and now we’re back with even better news. We’re not rolling out one DLC in 2025 – we’re actually rolling out two! 

    With these DLCs, we’re expanding upon concepts we’ve introduced previously, like variant civilizations, with your feedback in mind. Variant civilizations allow us to capture diverse strategic tactics and military forces afforded to various historical bodies, and we’ve got some very exciting ones in development, one of which we’ve heard the community’s been wanting since the release of The Sultans Ascend. Not only are we changing up strategic gameplay with these variants, but we’re also spending time on the fine details: we’re introducing a large set of new units and buildings and, in some cases, updating the overall visuals of many shared units and buildings to assist with better readability and make sure your experience feels fresh! In addition to adapting the variant civilization concept, we’re also exploring unique game modes in both 2025 DLCs that focus on shorter and repeatable experiences – these modes will encourage you to try out new playstyles while also allowing you to adapt your skills and test your mettle over time. 

    Excited to learn more? You won’t have to wait long! The first of these two DLCs, Knights of Cross and Rose, is set to launch this spring. This DLC brings fresh new gameplay experiences to the Age IV community, allowing players to lead two well-known armies inspired by history and offering a solo mode that will challenge even the most skilled strategists.  

    Stay on the lookout for a deep dive soon. The Age IV team is excited to share what they’ve been cooking up!  

    Age of Empires Mobile: The Journey Continues

    In just four months since launch, Age of Empires Mobile has captivated millions of players worldwide and brought new fans to our community. From Halloween mayhem to the Mightiest Empire contest, governors have been busy expanding kingdoms and leading legendary heroes like Boudica and Lu Bu to victory. 

    February brings a host of new features and events to enhance your gameplay experience: 

    • Battle of Dawn: A campaign set in a legendary temple is about to unfold. Secure ultimate victory by transporting temple relics and employing class skills. With four stages leading to cross-server combat, there’s plenty to look forward to.  
    • Stellar Glory: This new event activates a battle zone mode letting you face off against governors from different kingdoms.   
    • Valentine’s Day Cosmetics: Obtain exclusive themed items like the Heart Hunter’s Circus Citadel Theme and Passionate Reverie Troop Set. 
    • Josephine’s Treasure Hunt: Follow Princess Josephine and compete in three events; Celestial Chronicles, Path of Starlight and Alchemist’s Secret Art. Earn dice items to roll and earn points. Move around a game board to earn rewards! 

    Stay tuned for these exciting updates and new features in February. 

    To celebrate Age of Empires Mobile, we’ve also got an exclusive gift code for the first 20,000 users to redeem it! Code: AoEMVLTN 

    Making History in 2025 

    This is just a glimpse of what’s shaping up to be an extraordinary 2025. We’ve got plenty more surprises in store, so make sure you’re following our community channels and reading our blogs at ageofempires.com to stay up to date. 

    Please continue to send us your feedback, your thoughts and what you’d like to see next across our social channels, forums, Discord and Steam.  

    Armor up and rally your forces—it’s time to charge into 2025 like Zeus commanding the skies, Joan of Arc leading her crusade, or Genghis Khan conquering the steppes – and I’ll see YOU on the battlefield!! 🛡️⚔️ 

    Website: LINK

  • What’s Coming in 2025 for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology

    What’s Coming in 2025 for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology

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    Michael Mann
    February 4, 2025

    2024 was a year for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology players and —a year shaped by your passion, creativity, and epic moments. Thanks to your dedication, it’s been an incredible year not just for the community, but for the franchise as a whole. Together, we’ve had an incredible year. We kicked things off with the New Year, New Age showcase, crowned champions at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado, connected with many of you at Gamescom, and celebrated the launches of Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires Mobile. Along the way, we expanded the franchise in new ways and welcomed over 10 million new players—reaching an incredible milestone of 60 million Age of Empires players worldwide. 

    Our players continue to influence the many ways in which the franchise moves forward. Today we’re thrilled to start 2025 by unveiling what’s ahead. Settle in, because we’ve got a lot to share! 

    Immortal Pillars Expansion Launches March 4, Pre-Order Now

    For Age of Mythology: Retold players, the wait is almost over! After revealing the Immortal Pillars expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold at Tokyo Game Show, we’re excited to announce it will launch on March 4th – and pre-orders are live now! Packed with brand-new content, this expansion introduces the Chinese pantheon, alongside stunning new maps, myth units, and gameplay features. Check out some highlights of all the exciting content here!

    *As a reminder, if you already own the Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition, Immortal Pillars is yours at no additional cost – jump in and play on day one! 

    Age of Empires II: DE and Age of Mythology: Retold coming to PlayStation 5 

    I’m delighted to share that we are giving fans more choice to play where they want by bringing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold to PlayStation 5.  

    Playing across all platforms is a game-changer for our franchise, and it’s all about bringing our community together. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about growing and strengthening the Age community. With cross-play, we’re creating one global battlefield where every strategy, every empire, and every player matters.  

    Age of Mythology: Retold on PlayStation 5 

    First, on March 4, Age of Mythology: Retold will expand into new myths, new cultures, and welcome new players alongside the Immortal Pillars expansion release. We will welcome PlayStation 5 players to adventure with Arkantos, choose their pantheon, and fight for divine blessings with all the same content available in the Xbox and PC versions. PlayStation 5 players will also be able to purchase Immortal Pillars, and expand their Age of Mythology: Retold experience with the all-new Chinese pantheon.  

    PlayStation 5 Bonuses: 

    • Get the Premium Edition for 5-day early access to Age of Mythology: Retold starting February 27th, access to the new Immortal Pillars expansion on March 4th, and much more! 
    • Pre-order now and enjoy two exclusive Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode.

    All game updates from March 4th onwards will go to all platforms simultaneously – Steam, Windows Store, Xbox and PlayStation 5 – and players will be able to play together.  

    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PlayStation 

    This spring, the globally beloved Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will make its debut on PlayStation 5. Alongside this release, we’ll be dropping one of the most exciting DLC expansions for Age II: DE yet, packed with fresh new content, new civilizations for Ranked play, and ready for all players to enjoy together across all platforms – PC, Xbox , and PlayStation 5. 

    While we’re keeping some details under wraps until spring, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming. 

    No matter where you are or what platform you prefer, you can now unite with friends, challenge rivals, and share your passion for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology. 

    Two DLCs Bring Exciting New Ways to Play Age IV in 2025 

    Big news for Age of Empires IV players! Last year we shared we were working on new DLC for Age of Empires IV, and now we’re back with even better news. We’re not rolling out one DLC in 2025 – we’re actually rolling out two! 

    With these DLCs, we’re expanding upon concepts we’ve introduced previously, like variant civilizations, with your feedback in mind. Variant civilizations allow us to capture diverse strategic tactics and military forces afforded to various historical bodies, and we’ve got some very exciting ones in development, one of which we’ve heard the community’s been wanting since the release of The Sultans Ascend. Not only are we changing up strategic gameplay with these variants, but we’re also spending time on the fine details: we’re introducing a large set of new units and buildings and, in some cases, updating the overall visuals of many shared units and buildings to assist with better readability and make sure your experience feels fresh! In addition to adapting the variant civilization concept, we’re also exploring unique game modes in both 2025 DLCs that focus on shorter and repeatable experiences – these modes will encourage you to try out new playstyles while also allowing you to adapt your skills and test your mettle over time. 

    Excited to learn more? You won’t have to wait long! The first of these two DLCs, Knights of Cross and Rose, is set to launch this spring. This DLC brings fresh new gameplay experiences to the Age IV community, allowing players to lead two well-known armies inspired by history and offering a solo mode that will challenge even the most skilled strategists.  

    Stay on the lookout for a deep dive soon. The Age IV team is excited to share what they’ve been cooking up!  

    Age of Empires Mobile: The Journey Continues

    In just four months since launch, Age of Empires Mobile has captivated millions of players worldwide and brought new fans to our community. From Halloween mayhem to the Mightiest Empire contest, governors have been busy expanding kingdoms and leading legendary heroes like Boudica and Lu Bu to victory. 

    February brings a host of new features and events to enhance your gameplay experience: 

    • Battle of Dawn: A campaign set in a legendary temple is about to unfold. Secure ultimate victory by transporting temple relics and employing class skills. With four stages leading to cross-server combat, there’s plenty to look forward to.  
    • Stellar Glory: This new event activates a battle zone mode letting you face off against governors from different kingdoms.   
    • Valentine’s Day Cosmetics: Obtain exclusive themed items like the Heart Hunter’s Circus Citadel Theme and Passionate Reverie Troop Set. 
    • Josephine’s Treasure Hunt: Follow Princess Josephine and compete in three events; Celestial Chronicles, Path of Starlight and Alchemist’s Secret Art. Earn dice items to roll and earn points. Move around a game board to earn rewards! 

    Stay tuned for these exciting updates and new features in February. 

    To celebrate Age of Empires Mobile, we’ve also got an exclusive gift code for the first 20,000 users to redeem it! Code: AoEMVLTN 

    Making History in 2025 

    This is just a glimpse of what’s shaping up to be an extraordinary 2025. We’ve got plenty more surprises in store, so make sure you’re following our community channels and reading our blogs at ageofempires.com to stay up to date. 

    Please continue to send us your feedback, your thoughts and what you’d like to see next across our social channels, forums, Discord and Steam.  

    Armor up and rally your forces—it’s time to charge into 2025 like Zeus commanding the skies, Joan of Arc leading her crusade, or Genghis Khan conquering the steppes – and I’ll see YOU on the battlefield!! 🛡️⚔️ 

    Website: LINK

  • Age of Empires Reveals Jam-Packed 2024 with its New Year, New Age Livestream

    Age of Empires Reveals Jam-Packed 2024 with its New Year, New Age Livestream

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    We on the Age of Empires team want to say a huge thank you to our 50 million players around the world. 2023 was a huge year for our games and our community. We wanted to share a look at what there is to look forward to in 2024 and we’ve just wrapped our New Year, New Age show which did just that. If you watched, thank you for joining us! If you weren’t able to join us live, or you just want a reminder of all the things we covered, here’s a rundown of what’s coming this year.

    • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition new DLC – Victors and Vanquished – coming March 14th
    • Age of Mythology: Retold coming to Xbox and PC in 2024
    • Age of Empires Mobile first look
    • New Year, New Age Sale with games and DLC up to 50% off
    • Age of Empires IV update and Season 7 coming early Spring
    • New Year, New Age login reward for Age of Empires IV available now
    • Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition free to play now! New DLC coming end of 2024
    • Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado coming later this year

    New DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

    Victors and Vanquished coming March 14th: Pre-Order Now!

    Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition had a landmark year in 2023 with the addition of the Return of Rome and The Mountain Royals expansions. More than four years after launch, the game continues to grow. Telling more stories from the world’s rich history as well as bringing more civilizations to play.

    The next chapter for Age of Empires II: DE will be the single player focused DLC Victors and Vanquished, coming March 14th. Introduced in today’s show by its Creator, Ramsey Abdulrahim, this DLC will be like no other we’ve made before for AoE II: DE. Victors and Vanquished features 19 epic scenarios. Your strategy and choices will decide your fate: will you emerge as the ultimate victor, or fall as the vanquished? You’ll play as Ragnar Lothbrok, Oda Nobunaga, Charlemagne and more. Each scenario features professional voice acting, new music, achievement and the quality you’d expect from an official Age of Empires scenario. 

    Pre-Order Now!

    Victors and Vanquished will be launching soon, and you can pre-order today and receive a 15% discount! Victors and Vanquished comes to PC and Xbox on March 14th 2024.

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    Age of Mythology: Retold

    Coming to Xbox and PC in 2024 – Wishlist Now!

    Age of Mythology: Retold is another title that got its debut at our 25th anniversary. Since then, we’ve continued to develop this exciting reimagining of fan favorite Age of Mythology.

    Today Art Director Melinda Rose gave players worldwide their first look at Retold via three in-game units, brought to life through amazing AR technology. Showcasing Medusa, Pegasus and Cerberus from the Greek pantheon, Melinda took us through how each unit has been updated, given completely new art and even had gameplay tweaks that will intensify their strengths and unique powers making them even more important in your strategy. They will be stronger, faster, bigger and bolder.

    We are also beyond thrilled to announce that players do not have long to wait. Age of Mythology: Retold is coming to Xbox consoles and PC in 2024 and is available to wishlist on Steam now!

    If you want more information about what we showed today, be sure to follow the Age of Mythology social channels and visit www.ageofempires.com.

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    Age of Empires Mobile

    The first look at a brand new AoE world

    At our 25th anniversary event we announced Age of Empires Mobile and we’ve been getting questions from intrigued and excited players ever since.

    Today we’re so excited to unveil this partnership with the fantastic team at TiMi Studio Group, who are bringing this brand-new Age of Empires world to life. Age of Empires Mobile is a mobile war strategy game where players will embark on an exhilarating adventure and forge unbreakable bonds with friends. Featuring rich real-time controls, stunning visuals and historical heroes on grand battlefields, this addition to the franchise has so much to offer.

    The game features elements from Age of Empires games, merged with brand-new and mobile-specific gameplay. You’ll engage in strategic resource management, develop unique technologies and train diverse armies to build and defend your kingdom.

    In the New Year New Age show, we premiered the first gameplay trailer for Age of Empires Mobile as well as a behind the scenes look with the team at TiMi Studio Group.

    You can pre-register now for Age of Empires Mobile on iOS and Google Play. For more information about the game, visit www.aoemobile.com.

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    New Year, New Age Sale Now!

    Celebrating 50 Million Players, Get Up to 50% Off Now!

    With such a fantastic roster of titles, there’s never been a better time to complete your Age of Empires collection! We’re celebrating our 50 million players with a New Year, New Age Sale on Steam, Xbox and Windows Store. From today until the 29th of February, almost everything in the Age of Empires catalogue is up to 50% off. Go on, treat yourself.

    New For Age of Empires IV

    Next Age of Empires IV update and season coming soon, plus a limited time login reward

    In November, we launched the best-selling Age of Empires expansion of all time, The Sultans Ascend, for Age of Empires IV. We’re so thrilled to see players enjoying the content, which included two new civs, six variant civs, and all new campaign, ten new maps and two new biomes.

    If you haven’t yet experienced The Sultans Ascend, it’s available now! Buy now and receive a 10% discount for a limited time.

    Today we announced that Age of Empires IV will receive its next major update. Coming in early Spring, it will also mark the launch of Season 7.

    As an added thank you to our players, if you log in to the game now, you’ll be able to earn a limited time New Year, New Age reward!

    Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado

    Happening this year!

    The Age of Empires eSports scene continues to flourish, and we couldn’t be more grateful to the tournament organizers, players and supporters who continue to create exciting events, mesmerizing moments and valiant victories year in, year out.

    Our partners and friends at Red Bull gave us the great honor today to announce that their next Age of Empires event, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado will be coming in 2024!

    Whilst we’re not ready to share the details just yet, we recommend subscribing to Age of Empires and Red Bull Gaming channels to be sure you don’t miss information when we share it in the not-too-distant future.

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    New DLC coming late 2024

    One final announcement for the show was that we’ll be bringing Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition players another DLC at the end of 2024!

    Whilst we can’t spill all of the details at this point, Director of Production Earnest Yuen was able to sneak in a couple of spoilers…

    Thank you for a Fantastic 2023!

    In 2023 Age of Empires:

    • Launched two titles on Xbox consoles and cloud
    • Released the best-selling Age of Empires expansion of all time, The Sultans Ascend for Age of Empires IV
    • Released the two fastest selling Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition DLC ever, Return of Rome and The Mountain Royals
    • Managed 51 game updates
    • Our players performed 200 million Wololos, built 350 million castles and employed 1.5 billion valiant scout sheep

    It was truly the biggest year for Age of Empires yet! Thank you to over 50 million players worldwide who have joined us on our journey so far.

    We have so much lined up for 2024 and can’t wait to bring you along with us.

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    That’s the rundown of the show! Head to the Age of Empires YouTube channel if you want to rewatch any of what we showed today.

    A heartfelt thank you to each and every one who’s played Age of Empires so far. It’s your love and passion that has kept this franchise going for the last 26 years and we can’t wait for these new chapters in our epic story in 2024.

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  • Age of Empires New Year, New Age Broadcast – Coming February 23

    Age of Empires New Year, New Age Broadcast – Coming February 23

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    AoE Official January 31, 2024

    It’s a new year and a time to reset, reflect and think about what the next few months has in store. 
     
    Here on the Age of Empires team, we’ve got a LOT lined up for 2024. Instead of trying to summarize it in a lengthy blog post, we decided to make a show of it! We’re excited to announce the “New Year, New Age” livestream on February 23rd at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET / 18:00 UTC). 

    With so much to come in 2024, we want to show our players around the world what to expect from the Age of Empires franchise this year. We’ll be revealing more information on some of our most anticipated titles for 2024 – so expect to see a sneak peek of Age of Mythology: Retold and a first look at Age of Empires Mobile. If you’re eager to know what’s next for our games already in your library, don’t worry, we’ll have updates for those titles too. 

    • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: We’ll reveal a brand-new campaign-focused expansion and an extended look at exclusive gameplay. 
    • Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition: After giving our players a new way to play for free in 2023, we are excited to reveal a new DLC with new civilizations.  
    • Age of Empires IV: Coming off our best-selling expansion ever with The Sultans Ascend, we will share updates on an upcoming brand-new season and a new in-game reward. 
    • Age of Empires Mobile: TiMi Studios, the award-winning developer, will share a first-time look at gameplay and give us a behind the scenes look into their studio. The team will share their passion for Age of Empires and their vision to bring the franchise to new and existing fans alike.  
    • Age of Mythology: Retold: The team will take us behind the curtain in the studio to show how they are developing this beloved game for a new, modern experience. Fans can expect a unique unveiling of a few mythological creatures that you won’t want to miss. 

    Lastly, making a return appearance after hosting our 25th anniversary show, Welyn, will be streaming the event on his Twitch channel. He’ll give his expert impressions and reactions to all the news, reveals, teases and gameplay.   

    Mark your calendars for February 23rd at 10:00 am PT to watch on the channels listed below: 

    We’re so grateful to get to spend another year bringing established and new players all over the world more Age of Empires content. We hope you’ll join us at New Year, New Age as we take a look at what’s to come. 

    Stay tuned to Age of Empires channels for more details about the show over the next coming weeks.  

    See you there! 

    For more Age of Empires information, visit www.ageofempires.com 

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