Age of Empires IV (AoE4) is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Relic Entertainment that modernizes the classic medieval warfare of the franchise. Released on October 28, 2021, it emphasizes asymmetrical civilization design and historical authenticity. Core Gameplay & Mechanics
: The game originally launched with 8 diverse civilizations, including the English , Chinese , and Mongols . Updates and DLC like The Sultans Ascend have since expanded this to 18 civilizations.