Age of Empires IV Anniversary Edition - Windows [Digital]

Make history your story

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

New civilizations, new maps

Lead the mighty Malians of West Africa as one of the richest trading nations of all-time.

Focus on strong economic prowess in mining and investing in gold. Or assemble one of the longest-lasting empires in history with the Ottoman civilization and its well-trained military force.

Customize your game with mods (Beta)

Chart your own course with powerful creator tools in the latest beta release of Mod Editor. Sculpt your own skirmish and multiplayer maps, craft unique mission scenarios, forge data-driven tuning packs and envision new modes of play for Age of Empires IV.

Return to history

The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 10 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory.

Challenge the world

Jump online to compete, cooperate, or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes that include ranked seasons and much more!

An age for all players

Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy.

Campaign Story Mode is designed for first-time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.

Choose your path to greatness with historical figures

Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours—and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history.

XBOX Game Pass Ultimate

Play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on day one, plus get access to hundreds of other high-quality games for one low monthly price with XBOX Game Pass Ultimate (sold separately).

*Important Information:

You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). Requires download(s) (significant storage, broadband internet connection and ISP fees apply).

May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Features, services, and support not available in all regions (XBOX.com/regions), and may vary, change, or be retired over time. May contain in-game purchases. Microsoft account required. Except as required by law, codes are nonrefundable.

Windows: OS: Windows 10/11 with updates; Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U; Graphics: Intel HD 520, 4GB VRAM; Memory: 8GB RAM; Storage: 100GB; DirectX: DirectX 12. Performance scales with higher-end systems.