Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

About the game

Celebrated as the flagship title for the beloved Age of Empires franchise, this acclaimed real-time strategy experience has been rebuilt for console, offering intuitive, full controller support without compromising the strategic depth fans love. Winner of 2021 Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards, PC Gamer’s Best Strategy Game, and recipient of multiple Editors’ Choice and Game of the Year accolades, Age of Empires IV brings one of the most iconic strategy franchises in gaming history to a new generation of players. Make History Your Story With millions of players worldwide and an ever-growing legacy, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition places you at the center of epic battles that shaped the world. Explore massive historical campaigns, command diverse civilizations, and lead your empire into battle. • Lead One of 10 Diverse Civilizations: Choose your path to victory with 10 unique civilizations from around the world—including the English, Chinese, Delhi Sultanate, and the powerful Malians of West Africa. Each civilization offers distinct strengths, units, and strategic possibilities, making every match a new challenge and opportunity. • Relive 500 Years of History Across 4 Campaigns: Experience pivotal moments in history through four richly crafted campaigns. With 35 missions spanning the Dark Ages to the Renaissance, you’ll command legendary figures and shape the outcomes of battles on land and sea. • Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures: Take up arms as Joan of Arc in her campaign against the English or lead Genghis Khan in his sweeping conquest across Asia. Your decisions shape the course of history — on land and at sea. • Learn or Master the Art of War: Enjoy robust tutorials and a Campaign Story Mode for new players, or competitive multiplayer, strategic gameplay and ranked leaderboards for advanced veterans. • Challenge the World: Join friends or foes in ranked and unranked online matches across PvP and co-op modes, with support for up to 8 players.