Schlagwort: Age of Mythology

  • 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

    Reading Time: 6 minutes
    author avatar

    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 Mythology: Retold − Neues Gameplay, neue Grafik und Göttliche Zauber

    Age of Mythology: Retold − Neues Gameplay, neue Grafik und Göttliche Zauber

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    Letzte Woche hatte Age of Mythology: Retold einen Auftritt beim Xbox Games Showcase 2024, wo zum ersten Mal In-Game-Material gezeigt und der 4. September 2024 als Veröffentlichungstermin bekannt gegeben wurde. Im Rahmen der Super Strategy-Episode des Official Xbox Podcast haben sich die Moderator*innen Malik Prince und Jenn Panattoni mit Emma Bridle und Earnest Yuen von World’s Edge zusammengesetzt, um einen Einblick in die spannende, moderne Neuauflage des Strategieklassikers aus dem Jahr 2002 zu geben.

    Sieh Dir hier den vollständigen Podcast an:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi6WEWn51H4?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    Für alle, die Age of Mythology noch nicht kennen: Retold ist eine Nacherzählung des Originaltitels, einem Echtzeitstrategiespiel, in dem Menschen neben Monstern sowie Göttern und Göttinnen leben und kämpfen. „Es ist eine fantastische, magische, chaotische Welt, die Du kontrollieren kannst“, sagt Bridle.

    Während des Trailers konnten wir einen ersten Blick auf eine der Kampagnenmissionen werfen, die im ägyptischen Pantheon spielt. In der Rolle von Amanra ist es Dein Hauptziel, die Festung Migdol zu zerstören. Dafür musst Du eine Armee aufstellen. Hier sehen wir Amanra, wie sie Einheiten aus den umliegenden Tempeln sammelt, aber es sind nicht die typischen Soldat*innen, die Schwert und Bogen schwingen. Wir sehen Einheiten von Monstern, die direkt von der ägyptischen Mythologie inspiriert sind: Petsuchos (oder „Laser Crocodiles“, wie Bridle sie scherzhaft nennt) sind große, mit Juwelen besetzte Krokodile, die aus der Ferne verheerende Sonnenstrahlen auf ihre Feinde abfeuern und das, was Yuen „Kaiju Scarabs“ nennt, die Strukturen aus der Nähe beschädigen.

    Theoretisch würde man erwarten, dass ein riesiges Krokodil mit einem Scharfschützengewehr jeden kleinen Menschen, den es mit einem Schwert angreift, besiegt. Aber Age of Mythology ist fein ausbalanciert, um sicherzustellen, dass Menschen, Monster sowie Götter und Göttinnen die gleichen Chancen haben, zu gewinnen. Laut Yuen gibt es ein Fähigkeitsdreieck: Die mythologischen Einheiten sind oft erfolgreich gegen menschliche Einheiten, während die Einheiten der Held*innen besonders gut gegen mythologische Feind*innen geeignet sind.

    „Als Spieler*in musst Du wirklich darüber nachdenken, wo Du Deine Einheiten platzierst, während Du Dich durch die Levels bewegst“, fügt Yuen hinzu.

    Die Kulisse dieser Action ist in ein wunderschönes Umgebungsdesign gehüllt, das zum Setting passt. Bridle erklärt, dass jedes Pantheon (so heißen die spielbaren Fraktionen) sein eigenes Biotop und seine eigene Architektur hat − goldener Sand und helle, kantige Gebäude schmücken die ägyptische Kampagne, während Schnee die Berge und strohgedeckten Hütten des nordischen Settings bedeckt. Es ist ein Spiel mit magischen Elementen, aber alles sieht so aus und fühlt sich so authentisch an wie die Zeit, in der Dein Pantheon spielt.

    Bridle fügt hinzu, dass die gesamte Grafik des Originalspiels komplett überarbeitet wurde, um eine moderne, fantastisch aussehende Neuauflage des Originaltitels zu schaffen. Während des Podcasts wurde dies anhand von Bildern und Animationen gezeigt, die Age of Mythology von 2002 mit der neuen Version vergleichen. Ein Screenshot aus einer der Kampagnenmissionen wird mit unglaublichen Details zum Leben erweckt, und Bridle fügt hinzu, dass „die ganze Welt neu gestaltet wurde.“ Dazu gehörten auch die Originalmodelle für zwei Held*innen, Arkantos und Athena, die jetzt beide sehr detailreich und realistisch wirken. Und auch der atlantische Titan ist jetzt mit lodernden Lava-Adern zwischen glühendem Gestein dargestellt − im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes ein „Glow-up“ für die Kreatur, fügt Bridle hinzu.

    „Wenn wir diese Einheiten vergleichen, sehen wir mehr Schärfe. Du kannst die Partikeleffekte sehen, sie werden wirklich lebendiger“, sagt Bridle.

    Eines der Hauptziele von Age of Mythology: Retold ist es, den bereits beeindruckenden Standard zu übertreffen, den die letzte „Definitive Edition“ von Age of Empires gesetzt hat. „Das Ziel der Definitive Editions ist es, das großartige Spiel zu erschaffen, an das sich die Leute erinnern, aber nicht unbedingt so, wie es wirklich war“, erklärt Yuen.

    „Mit Age of Mythology: Retold gehen wir noch einen Schritt weiter und fügen dem Spiel neue Features und Mechaniken hinzu. Es geht nicht nur um die Erhaltung, sondern wir haben jetzt auch die Technologie, um diesem Konzept gerecht zu werden.“

    Yuen erklärt, dass die Zauber der Götter und Göttinnen jetzt wiederaufladbar sind, d.h. sie können während eines Spiels mehrmals verwendet werden. Im ursprünglichen Age of Mythology konnten die meisten Zauber der Götter und Göttinnen nur einmal verwendet werden, aber Yuen erklärt, warum das für Retold nicht optimal war.

    „Weil man die Zauber der Götter und Göttinnen nur einmal einsetzen konnte, versuchten die Spieler*innen, sie für den richtigen Moment aufzusparen. Aber oft war das Spiel vorbei, bevor sie sie überhaupt einsetzen konnten“, erklärt Yuen. „Die Zauber der Götter und Göttinnen sind das Coolste, was man im Spiel machen kann, also haben wir sie so gestaltet, dass man sie mehrmals einsetzen und dabei strategisch vorgehen kann.“

    Noch besser: Age of Mythology: Retold enthält ein zusätzliches Zeitalter am Ende des Spiels − das Wunderzeitalter. In diesem Zeitalter sind die Zauber der Götter und Göttinnen günstiger, so dass die Option, sie noch mehr zu nutzen, während dieses Zeitalters im Spiel verfügbar ist. „Es ist das reinste Chaos“, fügt Bridle hinzu. „Du kannst einfach alles benutzen, was Du hast, und das macht so viel Spaß.“

    Im Podcast sprechen die beiden noch über viele andere Themen, z. B. wie man als neue*r Spieler*in in Retold einsteigt und wie die langjährige Fangemeinde von Age of Mythology und Age of Empires zur Entwicklung der neuen Spiele beigetragen hat. Unbedingt reinhören!

    Age of Mythology: Retold erscheint am 4. September und ist direkt für PC, Xbox Series X|S und im Game Pass erhältlich.

    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.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E721-vptOo?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    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.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj_I0fc3lrI?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    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.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPj3AzXpQbQ?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzqFAS47M8s?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    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.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqPOlAJC3sQ?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    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.

    Website: LINK