- Age of Empires is doubling down on Vikings with a pair of new Norse expansions - 1 August 2026
New Age of Empires 4 DLC Raiders of the North and AoE 2 DE expansion The Viking Sagas will bring fresh flavor to whichever RTS you prefer. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Age of Empires is doubling down on Vikings with a pair of new Norse expansions
- Celebrating Age in 2026 – Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going - 30 July 2026
The first six months of 2026 have been filled with memorable moments across the Age franchise. We’ve explored new legends and civilizations, welcomed players to new platforms, cheered alongside fans at Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, and watched our communities continue to create, compete, stream, mod, and share their passion for all the Age games in ways that inspire us every day. Before we look ahead to what’s next, join us as we take a look at some of the highlights from 2026 so far – and share a glimpse of what still lies ahead for Age of Empires. The Last Chieftains took Age II: DE to South America, bringing 3 new civs and 3 new campaigns telling stories of historical struggles of brave men and women who stood up to violence from both internal and external forces. The Age of Mythology: Retold Expansion Pass delivered a continuous rollout of content, adding the Demeter Gods Pack, Ultima…
- Update to Map Pool Rotation - 2 July 2026
Starting today and at the start of each month, the Ranked Map pool will now automatically rotate. Each rotation will always feature a set number of open, closed, hybrid, and naval maps to keep a balanced set of maps in play at all times. This means that you'll see more varied maps more frequently in Ranked play!
- A Wave of Discounts with the Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
Cool off from the heatwave with the the Steam Summer Sale; happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection with a couple of DLC plus up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait for these discounts - sale ends July 9th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC).
- Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10884 - 18 June 2026
Happy June! We hope everyone is looking forward to Raiders of the North, which was officially announced earlier this month and we can’t wait to tell you more about it in the months to come! In the meantime, we’re following up on our last patch with a few small changes based on your feedback, including enabling the option to switch between the Controller and Keyboard and Mouse (KBM) user interfaces on handheld devices. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. ◆Patch 16.2.10884◆ In our last patch (16.2.10604), we introduced controller support on PC as well as the…
- Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition adds a Controller UI on PC - 11 June 2026
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition should now be a lot easier to play on Steam Deck / Steam Machine and anyone using a gamepad - with the new controller UI. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition-adds-a-controller-ui-on-pc/
- Raiders of the North: Coming Soon to Age of Empires IV - 7 June 2026
Dominion of the North Sea awaits with Raiders of the North, the next DLC for Age of Empires IV! Command two new powerful civilizations: the Vikings and the Scots, as you explore new systems, expanded Crucible missions, and dynamic new battlefields. Add to Your Wishlist Now!
- Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10604 - 1 June 2026
Happy May to our Age of Empires IV community, and thanks for all of your feedback after our recent update and patch. With this one, we’re addressing a number of balance issues and bugs with previously released maps, as well as continuing to balance our civilizations, with a special focus on the Jin Dynasty. In addition to these changes, starting today, you’ll be able to swap between the Keyboard and Mouse and Controller User Interfaces (UI) on PC, including using controller-specific automation tools like the Villager Priority System when using the Controller UI. Not only that, but these changes also allow for more accessible play on the Steam Deck and ROG Xbox Ally devices. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our website, click the button below. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DIS…
- Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 16.1.10056 - 12 May 2026
Hello again, Age IV players! We’re excited to follow up on last week’s release of Yue Fei’s Legacy and the Season Thirteen update with a few additional changes! While we’re still planning for a larger patch in a few weeks, we heard your concerns about the Jin Dynasty feeling a bit too weak and the Sengoku Daimyo still feeling too strong and have made some changes to address this feedback. Read on to learn more about the latest balance changes, as well as a handful of fixes we’ve made in response to recent reports. Additionally, as of late last week, we’ve disabled Ranked Decay as the team continues to investigate how to improve upon this functionality in the future. Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our website, click the button below. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks aga…
- Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy – Available Now! - 7 May 2026
A new 8-mission campaign and the Jin Dynasty civilization have come to Age of Empires IV with the release of Yue Fei’s Legacy! Explore a new campaign following Yue Fei, the great Song Dynasty general in their struggle against the Jin Dynasty across eight fantastic new single player missions. Plus, play as the Jin Dynasty civilization and unlock new Masteries in skirmish, multiplayer, or the Crucible. Leverage a unique mobile economy of Mounted Villagers and Emissaries to build your kingdom, then conquer the battlefield with powerful new units including the Iron Pagoda, Mounted Grenadiers, and Eruptors. Yue Fei’s Legacy Available Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3746540/Age_of_Empires_IV_Yue_Feis_Legacy/ Included with Yue Fei’s Legacy Key Features: New 8-mission campaign tells the story of the Great Song Dynasty General Yue Fei and the fight for survival against the Jin Dynasty du…
- Age of Empire 4's new DLC drops today, and the Jin Dynasty is a beautifully-realized civ - 7 May 2026
Age of Empires 4 DLC has been pretty hit-and-miss over the years. The Sultans Ascend, despite being the oldest of the three currently available expansions, is by far the strongest, bringing with it a new campaign and entirely new civilizations. Since then, co-developers Relic Entertainment and World's Edge have mainly defaulted to repackaging existing civs, releasing variants that have left many less than pleased. AoE 4's latest content drop, Yue Fei's Legacy, launches today, and it brings with it a brand new civ, the Jin Dynasty, and a full-fledged campaign that'll help you get to know them a little better. From what I've played so far, the studios' execution across the board makes it well worth dipping into your gold coffers for. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Age of Empire 4's new DLC drops today, and the Jin Dynasty is a beautifully-realized civ RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires espor…
- Find Out What Time Yue Fei's Legacy Launches in Your Area! - 5 May 2026
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy launches May 7th! See when it goes live in your area with our time zone map. Live the legacy of Yue Fei as he leads the Song Dynasty forces in a fight for survival against the ruthless Jin Dynasty invaders. Pre-Order Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3746540/Age_of_Empires_IV_Yue_Feis_Legacy/
- Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy Campaign Preview - 4 May 2026
"When all is lost and no one dares to fight, one extraordinary man rises to defend his homeland." Follow in the footsteps of the Chinese national hero and Song Dynasty general, Yue Fei, in Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy. This epic eight mission campaign takes you across the world of medieval China. Battle against the rival power - the Jin Dynasty - along the mighty Yellow River, vanquish powerful bandits in remote mountains, and evade the threats lurking in the imperial palace! From the lush green bamboo forests of the south to the heartland of China, lead one of history’s most honorable, loyal, and skilled generals to defy all odds and defeat a formidable enemy. Join the Song army and save the dynasty! Pre-Order Yue Fei’s Legacy Yue Fei’s Legacy is available for pre-order now on Steam, and receive a 15% discount! Coming May 7th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3746540/Age_of_Em…
- Age of Empires IV – Update 16.1.9737 and Yue Fei’s Legacy DLC Release Preview - 30 April 2026
Big changes are right around the corner! In addition to Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy officially shipping and bringing the Jin Dynasty and a new 8-mission campaign with it on May 7th, we will also roll out some great quality of life features as well as balance changes, AI improvements, stability fixes, and more. With this update, we’re also introducing even more changes to the way Ranked Seasons and Events are managed to allow for more predictability in the future. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Not…
- Age of Empires esports is very much alive, as London Wololo beats AO2 and 4 records - 7 April 2026
As a League of Legends enthusiast that's writing this article in a Fnatic t-shirt, I'm very much of the mind that esports isn't dead. Oftentimes seen as a fad that came and went in the early 2020s, competitive gaming is certainly its own niche with its own problems, but it's here to stay. When you think of esports, however, you conjure up an image of the fast-paced action of a Counter-Strike Major, or the glitz and glamor of League of Legends Worlds. You don't immediately think of Age of Empires 2 , a strategy game that was first released in 1999. But AoE esports is thriving, and Red Bull Wololo: Londinium proves it. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 4's next chapter tests your will to survive as the "ruthless" Jin Dynasty arrive New Age of Empires 4 DLC is packed with civs and maps, but its experimental roguelike game mode is the real highlight Boasting millio…
- Age of Empires 4's next chapter tests your will to survive as the "ruthless" Jin Dynasty arrive - 5 April 2026
The next chapter of Age of Empires 4 is about to begin, and this time we're heading to Imperial China as the "fast and ruthless" forces of the Jin Dynasty arrive on the battlefield. The newest addition to the roster don't actually start in your hands; they're the antagonistic threat at the center of its new story campaign. Once you've witnessed the terror of their might first-hand, you'll be able to take charge of them for yourself and lead them into action. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires esports is very much alive, as London Wololo beats AO2 and 4 records New Age of Empires 4 DLC is packed with civs and maps, but its experimental roguelike game mode is the real highlight Boasting millions of players, the newest Age of Empires game is now coming to PC
- Watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium Live! - 4 April 2026
Age fans from around the world have gathered to watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium live! This year's tournament will feature top players from Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV competing for a massive $250,000 total prize pool. The event spans six days, marching through three incredible venues. The journey begins at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in Shoreditch for the Group Stage, continues to ODEON Luxe Leicester Square for the Playoffs, and ends in a spectacular Grand Final at the Royal Albert Hall, where a live 40‑piece orchestra performs the iconic Age of Empires soundtrack as more than 3,000 fans witness the grand finale. Whether you're watching from home or live in London, this is one event you won't want to miss! Watch live on Twitch!
- Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy – Pre-Order Now! - 2 April 2026
Witness a tale of honor, betrayal, and courage in a new expansion for Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy, set to release May 7th and available for pre-order starting today! Live the legacy of Yue Fei in this new narrated campaign as he leads the Song Dynasty in a fight for survival against the Jin Dynasty invaders. On the battlefield, you may turn the tide. But the imperial court may prove deadlier than any enemy. This DLC also expands the civilization roster with the Jin Dynasty, playable in custom, skirmish and ranked matches! The Jin Dynasty features masteries and bespoke civilization music, alongside dramatic new units and technologies. Pre-order today and ready up for new maps, biomes, strategies, and an 8-mission campaign. *This expansion is inspired by historical events with artistic liberties for gameplay. Pre-Order Yue Fei’s Legacy Yue Fei’s Legacy is available for pre-order n…
- Spring Sale Is Happening Now! - 19 March 2026
Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games! Pick up a missing DLC or two for up to 75% off! Don't wait - sale ends on March 26th!
- Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.4.8719 - 4 March 2026
Hello again, Age IV players! We’ve got a few changes rolling out with this patch, including a fix for an exploit involving the Golden Horde, extending the dates of our current Ranked Season and event, as well as some exciting improvements to Caster Mode. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. ◆Patch 15.4.8719◆ Season Twelve Ranked Season and Events Updat…
