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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Age of | + | |cover = Age of Empires IV cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|World's Edge}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Essence Engine|name=Essence Engine 5}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 28, 2021}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
− | |steam appid side | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-iv|81}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11623/age-of-empires-iv|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-empires-iv|82}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1466860 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 1668560, 1797050, 1959430 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/age-of-empires-iv | ||
+ | |hltb = 48733 | ||
+ | |igdb = age-of-empires-iv | ||
+ | |lutris = age-of-empires-iv | ||
+ | |mobygames = 174359 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Age of Empires IV |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Series|Age of Empires}} | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = On October 25, 2022, during the franchise's 25th anniversary celebration, the game was updated with two additional civilizations (Malians and Ottomans) and retitled to '''Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition'''. The game was released for Xbox One and Series X<nowiki>|</nowiki>S on August 22, 2023, and as of the Season 7 update (version 10.0.576) from March 19, 2024, PC and Xbox console players can use cross-play multiplayer.<ref name="AoE4Season7">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-season-seven-update-10-0-576/|title=Age of Empires IV - Season Seven Update 10.0.576 - Age of Empires|date=2024-03-19}}</ref> The first major expansion pack, '''''The Sultans Ascend''''', was released on November 14, 2023. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game retains its popularity as of June 2023, with major sponsored multiplayer events constantly organized. Updates are still being made to resolve bugs and imbalances, as well as occasionally introducing new map templates. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/184 Official forum] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/categories/360004863571-Age-of-Empires-IV Official support knowledgebase] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://liquipedia.net/ageofempires/Main_Page Age of Empires on Liquipedia] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Activation | Choice of Microsoft Store or Steam key. | Microsoft Store, Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5108-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5108-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-empires-iv-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|age-of-empires-iv-deluxe-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-empires-iv | Steam | {{store link|Humble|age-of-empires-iv-digital-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n94ncgm1q2n | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1466860 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-empires-iv-windows-pc | Microsoft Store | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Arxan Anti-Tamper}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game, the digital soundtrack, a compilation image of Craig Mullins' art for the game, a unit counter chart, an in-game coat of arms, an in-game player profile portrait and an in-game town center monument. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = The single DLC for this game is an optional download to reduce installation size for players who do not meet 4K requirements. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The Sultans Ascend expansion pack includes additional civilizations, campaigns, map templates and biomes. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | 4K HDR Video Pack | Free DLC; replaces standard campaign and reward video files with their 4K HDR counterparts. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | The Sultans Ascend | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use command line argument|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/aoe4/comments/qhqpt5/skipping_intro/|title=Skipping intro : aoe4|date=2022-10-26}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * Use the <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Age of Empires IV\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Age of Empires IV\Users\(UserID)\Savegames\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = false | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed in menus and campaign videos |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The free 4K HDR Video DLC adapts the video files to this resolution. |
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Can be uncapped entirely. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = true |
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = The free 4K HDR Video DLC adapts the video files to this option. |
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = |
+ | |color blind = limited | ||
+ | |color blind notes = High contrast mode. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | <gallery> |
− | {{Input | + | Age of Empires IV graphics settings 1.png|Graphics settings (1/3) |
− | |key remap = | + | Age of Empires IV graphics settings 2.png|Graphics settings (2/3) |
+ | Age of Empires IV graphics settings 3.png|Graphics settings (3/3) | ||
+ | Age of Empires IV interface settings.png|Interface settings | ||
+ | Age of Empires IV accessibility settings 1.png|Accessibility settings (1/2) | ||
+ | Age of Empires IV accessibility settings 2.png|Accessibility settings (2/2) | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Relates only to camera movement. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | <gallery> |
− | {{Audio | + | Age of Empires IV controls settings 1.png|Controls settings (1/3) |
− | |separate volume = | + | Age of Empires IV controls settings 2.png|Controls settings (2/3) |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | Age of Empires IV controls settings 3.png|Controls settings (3/3) |
+ | Age of Empires IV camera settings.png|Camera settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Age of Empires IV sound settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, sound effects. | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Off, movies only, movies and in-game options (available in the Accessibility menu). |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age_of_empires_iv_update_24916_season3/|title=Age of Empires IV – Season Three: Update 24916|date=2023-03-10}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Greek | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hindi | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese - Brazil | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish - Latin America | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in the Anniversary Update.<ref name="season3"/> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Vietnamese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{++}} Cross-platform multiplayer between PC and Xbox console users is enabled as of Season 7 (update 10.0.576).<ref name="AoE4Season7"/> | ||
+ | {{Image|Age of Empires IV online settings.png|Online settings}} | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = false | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = Ranked matchmaking (1v1 only) added on 7 April 2022. | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Havok | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Wwise | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Relic BattleServer | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-6300U |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 50 GB |
− | |minDX = | + | |minGPU = Intel HD Graphics 520 |
+ | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 | ||
+ | |minOGL = | ||
+ | |minDX = 12 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 11 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel i5 3.6 GHz (6-core) |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
− | |recHD = | + | |recRAM = 16 GB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recHD = 220GB (Microsoft Store version with 4K DLC) |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 970 |
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 570 | ||
+ | |recOGL = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:25, 19 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Relic Entertainment | |
World's Edge | |
Publishers | |
Xbox Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Essence Engine 5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2021 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Medieval |
Series | Age of Empires |
Age of Empires IV is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Age of Empires series.
On October 25, 2022, during the franchise's 25th anniversary celebration, the game was updated with two additional civilizations (Malians and Ottomans) and retitled to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. The game was released for Xbox One and Series X|S on August 22, 2023, and as of the Season 7 update (version 10.0.576) from March 19, 2024, PC and Xbox console players can use cross-play multiplayer.[1] The first major expansion pack, The Sultans Ascend, was released on November 14, 2023.
The game retains its popularity as of June 2023, with major sponsored multiplayer events constantly organized. Updates are still being made to resolve bugs and imbalances, as well as occasionally introducing new map templates.
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Official forum
- Official support knowledgebase
- Steam Community Discussions
- Age of Empires on Liquipedia
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Choice of Microsoft Store or Steam key. | |||
Deluxe Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- All versions require Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM
Version differences
- The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, the digital soundtrack, a compilation image of Craig Mullins' art for the game, a unit counter chart, an in-game coat of arms, an in-game player profile portrait and an in-game town center monument.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | The single DLC for this game is an optional download to reduce installation size for players who do not meet 4K requirements. |
Expansion pack | The Sultans Ascend expansion pack includes additional civilizations, campaigns, map templates and biomes. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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4K HDR Video Pack | Free DLC; replaces standard campaign and reward video files with their 4K HDR counterparts. | |
The Sultans Ascend |
Essential improvements
Skip intro video
Use command line argument[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires IV\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1466860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires IV\Users\(UserID)\Savegames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1466860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed in menus and campaign videos | ||
4K Ultra HD | The free 4K HDR Video DLC adapts the video files to this resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Can be uncapped entirely. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | The free 4K HDR Video DLC adapts the video files to this option. | ||
Color blind mode | High contrast mode. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Relates only to camera movement. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, music, speech, sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Off, movies only, movies and in-game options (available in the Accessibility menu). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Danish | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Dutch | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Finnish | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Hindi | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Hungarian | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Polish | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Portuguese | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Swedish | Added in the Anniversary Update.[3] | |||
Turkish | ||||
Vietnamese |
Network
- Cross-platform multiplayer between PC and Xbox console users is enabled as of Season 7 (update 10.0.576).[1]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Ranked matchmaking (1v1 only) added on 7 April 2022. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 12 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Multiplayer | Relic BattleServer |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | 11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-6300U AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
Intel i5 3.6 GHz (6-core) AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | 220GB (Microsoft Store version with 4K DLC) |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 970 AMD Radeon RX 570 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1466860/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1466860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.