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Celebrate with us as we prepare to welcome you to the Season One update to Age of Empires IV<\/a><\/strong><\/em>: Festival of Ages!<\/p>\n

Coming soon, the first major update of 2022 brings Ranked Seasons, the Content Editor beta (and Mods!), Seasonal Events, Major Balance changes, as well as a ton of quality-of-life changes to Age of Empires IV! But don\u2019t let us just tell you about it \u2013 check out the Season Update trailer below.<\/p>\n

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Read on to see all the changes and new additions that are coming to Age of Empires IV<\/em>, as well as where to check out specific deeper dives into the major features that will be released with the Season One update. Plus, join us on stream today, March 31, at 2:30 p.m. PDT at twitch.tv\/ageofempires<\/a> for a preview of what\u2019s to come in our Season One update!<\/p>\n

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In the coming days, we\u2019ll be diving deeper into the newest tool that will change how you do battle in Age of Empires IV \u2013 the Content Editor. The Age of Empires IV Content Editor (Beta) <\/em>will be your one-stop shop for custom play. Want to create your own highly specialized map? Want to play with a French Knight that\u2019s overpowered to the nth degree? With this tool at your fingertips, you get the complete say on how to play. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be taking a closer look at some of the internally made mods by the dev team, as well as some of the more specific features of the Content Editor (Beta), along with helpful tips on how to start making your very own mod. Plus, stay tuned for an upcoming livestream as we talk about the Content Editor (Beta), mods, and maps with the development team.<\/p>\n

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All about Seasons<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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After that it\u2019s all going to be about Seasons! Seasons in Age of Empires IV<\/em> consists of new content and rewards to progress towards and unlock over a set period of time.\u00a0This includes both the Ranked Seasons for those who want to take on the challenge to climb the competitive ladder, and Seasonal Events where you can unlock rewards by completing in-game challenges.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be previewing these soon, including what kind of challenges and rewards will be available when the update goes live!<\/p>\n

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Balance & Game Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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With the Season One Update, it\u2019ll come with a whole host of balance and quality-of-life changes, including global build queue, hotkey improvements, and more. Stay tuned for the entire release notes, as they\u2019ll go live when the update releases.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not all \u2013 there’s also two additions to the Age of Empires IV<\/a><\/strong><\/em> line-up including a brand-new Advanced Combat<\/strong> Art of War challenge, aimed at preparing you for more complex combat scenarios, as well as the new MegaRandom map.<\/p>\n

And this is just the start \u2013 as mentioned in our updated roadmap, Season One is only the beginning. Check out the Roadmap<\/strong><\/a> to see what else is in store for Age of Empires IV later this year!<\/p>\n

Stay tuned to the Age of Empires Blog for updates and additional details<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Return to History \u2013 The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance. 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 \u2013 and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history. Customize Your Game with Mods \u2013 Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World- Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An Age for All Players \u2013 Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign Story Mode 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.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Celebrate with us as we prepare to welcome you to the Season One update to Age of Empires IV: Festival of Ages! Coming soon, the first major update of 2022 brings Ranked Seasons, the Content Editor beta (and Mods!), Seasonal Events, Major Balance changes, as well as a ton of quality-of-life changes to Age of Empires IV! But don\u2019t let us just tell you about it \u2013 check out the Season Update trailer below. Read on to see all the changes and new additions that are coming to Age of Empires IV, as well as where to check out specific deeper dives into the major features that will be released with the Season One update. Plus, join us on stream today, March 31, at 2:30…<\/p>\n

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