In an effort to make a big impression at this year’s Gamescom, Microsoft has stunned Xbox fans by quietly releasing Age of Empires IV on Xbox consoles.
Since its release in 2021, the real-time strategy game Age of Empires has only been accessible via PC. However, in an unexpected development, Age of Empires4: Anniversary Edition is now playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Age of Empires 4 is also playable through the subscription service, which is good news for Games Pass customers.
Players have the chance to rule renowned civilizations like the English, Mongols, Chinese, and Delhi Sultanate in this game, which is set in a time between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Players can adapt their strategy to fit their desired playstyle because each civilisation has its own distinct units, structures, and technology. The game’s dedication to historical authenticity is evident in its accurate portrayal of each civilization’s advantages and disadvantages, which immerses players in the struggles and victories of the past.
Age of Empires 4 revitalizes the cherished franchise with enhanced graphics and sophisticated gameplay mechanics. The game’s detailed units and beautiful scenery improve the whole experience, and its simple controls make it accessible to both newbies and devoted series fans. Players must learn how to combine resource management, military strategy, and diplomacy as they embark on campaigns or engage in competitive multiplayer combat to outwit their opponents.
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RTS games are notoriously difficult to transfer to consoles because they rely so heavily on keyboard input. Fortunately, this has been accomplished by World’s Edge, Climax Studios, and Relic Entertainment creators through the primary use of sticks, bumpers, and buttons.
However, the console ports provide support for these features for those players who would like to continue with the keyboard and mouse input paradigm. Age of Empires 4 regrettably does not support cross-platform multiplayer between the console and PC versions.