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{{state|postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Age of empires iv cover.png
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|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|Fall 2021}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 28, 2021}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-empires-iv|81}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11623/age-of-empires-iv|83}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-empires-iv|82}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Medieval }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Age of Empires }}  
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Age of Empires }}  
|steam appid  =  
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|steam appid  = 1466860
|steam appid side =  
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|steam appid side = 1668560, 1797050, 1959430
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
|official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/  
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|official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/age-of-empires-iv
|hltb        =  
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|hltb        = 48733
 
|igdb        = age-of-empires-iv
 
|igdb        = age-of-empires-iv
|mobygames    =  
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|lutris      = age-of-empires-iv
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|mobygames    = 174359
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|wikipedia    = Age_of_Empires#Age_of_Empires_IV
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|wikipedia    = Age of Empires IV
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
 
|introduction      =  
 
|introduction      =  
|release history  =  
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|current state    =
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|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'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series
 
{{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|
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{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.
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 +
==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=
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* Use the <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} This game is not available yet.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{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|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Age of Empires IV\Users\(UserID)\Savegames\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
{{Video settings
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{{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      = unknown
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pillarboxed in menus and campaign videos
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|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                  = unknown
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Can be uncapped entirely.
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = true
|hdr notes                  =  
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|hdr notes                  = The free 4K HDR Video DLC adapts the video files to this option.
|color blind                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = unknown
|color blind notes          =  
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|ray tracing notes          =  
 +
|color blind                = limited
 +
|color blind notes          = High contrast mode.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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<gallery>
{{Input settings
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Age of Empires IV graphics settings 1.png|Graphics settings (1/3)
|key remap                = unknown
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Age of Empires IV graphics settings 2.png|Graphics settings (2/3)
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Age of Empires IV graphics settings 3.png|Graphics settings (3/3)
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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      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = limited
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Relates only to camera movement.
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|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        = unknown
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|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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<gallery>
{{Audio settings
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Age of Empires IV controls settings 1.png|Controls settings (1/3)
|separate volume          = unknown
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Age of Empires IV controls settings 2.png|Controls settings (2/3)
|separate volume notes    =  
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Age of Empires IV controls settings 3.png|Controls settings (3/3)
 +
Age of Empires IV camera settings.png|Camera settings
 +
</gallery>
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 +
==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                = unknown
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|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Off, movies only, movies and in-game options (available in the Accessibility menu).
|closed captions          = unknown
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|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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|language  = English
 
|language  = English
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
|audio    = unknown
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|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|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    =
 +
|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
 
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==Network==
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|local play players  =  
 
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
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}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
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|matchmaking notes  =  
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|matchmaking notes  = Ranked matchmaking (1v1 only) added on 7 April 2022.
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==Other information==
 
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{{References}}
 
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Age of Empires IV
Age of Empires IV cover
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 on HowLongToBeat
Age of Empires IV on IGDB
Age of Empires IV on MobyGames
Age of Empires IV on Wikipedia
Age of Empires 1997
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1999
Age of Mythology 2002
Age of Empires III 2005
Age of Empires Online 2011
Age of Empires II: HD Edition 2013
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition 2014
Age of Empires: Castle Siege 2014
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition 2018
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition 2019
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition 2020
Age of Empires IV 2021
Age of Mythology: Retold 2024

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
Retail
Requires online activation
Choice of Microsoft Store or Steam key.
Microsoft Store
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Windows
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Microsoft Store
Windows
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
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
4K HDR Video Pack Free DLC; replaces standard campaign and reward video files with their 4K HDR counterparts.
Windows
The Sultans Ascend
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro video

Use command line argument[2]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires IV\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1466860/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Age of Empires IV\Users\(UserID)\Savegames\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1466860/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
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
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Relates only to camera movement.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Sound settings
Sound settings

Audio feature State Notes
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
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]
Online settings
Online settings

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
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
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Multiplayer Relic BattleServer

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-6300U
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
DirectX 12 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1466860/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1466860) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References