Age of Empires IV

October 28, 2021StrategyESRB T

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Overview

About Age of Empires IV

One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation.

Story setup

Set during the Middle Ages, Age of Empires IV explores several major historical conflicts through four campaigns: the Norman conquest of England, the Hundred Years’ War, the expansion of the Mongol Empire, and the rise of Moscow. Each campaign follows the leaders, battles, and events that shaped these civilizations.

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At a glance

Released: October 28, 2021
Platforms: PC
Genre: Strategy
Play modes: Single Player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Multiplayer
Age rating: ESRB T
Time to beat: 4 hours

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for Age of Empires IV.

Typical: 4hoursStory plus some extras

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

supports up to 8 players online.

8 online

Features

Online Multiplayer

Play Modes

Single Player • Multiplayer • Co-op • Online Multiplayer

Player Count

Online: 1-8

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified Age of Empires IV. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ACBPG

CEROC

Crime

CLASS_IND12

ESRBT

Mild Blood
Mild Violence

GRAC12+

Violence

PEGI12

Violence

This game features moderate violence. Human characters attack each other using a range of medieval weaponry, such as bows, swords, spears and clubs. Characters do not respond to violence until their health has depleted, at which point they fall to the ground. Bodies disappear after a short time.

USK12

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Best Strategy Games for Every Kind of Player 2026

Age of Empires is probably my personal favourite series, and nostalgia is a big part of that. Take my enthusiasm with some salt. The first game is what got me into strategy at all. Age of Empires III with my brother was a long run of 2v2 games online, no rushing allowed, and Age of Empires II still shows up at our LAN parties. IV is the one I would hand a newcomer today. Civilizations play asymmetrically, so the English build differently from the Mongols, and the campaigns mix playable missions with short documentary footage. The rules are familiar and a slow opening is forgiven.

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