- Steam pricePrice
- $39.99
- Release
- October 28, 2021
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How co-op works
Up to eight players form teams in skirmishes against AI, with each player independently building a civilization, economy, and army. Allies divide map control, trade, defense, and synchronized attacks; the historical campaigns remain single-player, while player-versus-player teams use the same multiplayer framework.
About this game
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition brings the celebrated real-time strategy series into a new era, spanning eight distinct civilizations and centuries of warfare. Players can choose to team up in cooperative missions or face off in competitive ranked matches and skirmishes, with cross-platform multiplayer letting friends play together regardless of their setup.
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Gathering resources, constructing bases, and training armies form the core gameplay loop. Victory demands careful planning, economic management, and tactical combat as you lead units through large-scale battles. The depth of civilization-specific bonuses and evolving tech trees creates moments of discovery and adaptation, especially when coordinating strategies with a partner.
Online co-op and PvP modes support seamless cross-platform play on Windows. Whether you're defending against waves of AI enemies together or testing your build orders in ranked ladder matches, each session rewards communication and long-term strategic thinking. The Anniversary Edition bundles the base game with post-launch updates and civilizations for a complete package.
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How does co-op work in Age of Empires IV?
You can team up with other players online to tackle cooperative missions and skirmishes against AI opponents. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer, so you can play with friends on different PC setups. Coordination is key-you'll need to communicate about resource sharing, military strategies, and timing your attacks together.
Is cross-platform play available between Steam and Xbox Game Pass versions?
Yes, the game features cross-platform multiplayer on Windows. This means players can join each other regardless of where they purchased the game, whether through Steam, Xbox Game Pass, or the Microsoft Store.