One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory in Age of Empires IV, placing you at the center of the epic historical battles that have shaped the world. Age of Empires IV offers new, familiar, and innovative ways to expand your empire across vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity. Features Back to History – The Past is a prologue as you immerse yourself in the rich historical scenery of 8 different civilizations around the world in your quest for victory, from English to Chinese to the Sultanate of Delhi. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops into battles on land and sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions spanning 500 years of history from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Choose your path to greatness with historical figures – relive the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English or command powerful Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in the conquest of Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of the story. Customize Your Game with Mods - Available Starting in Early 2022 Play the way you want with user-generated content creation tools for custom games. Challenge the world – jump online to compete, cooperate, or watch with up to 7 friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. 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 and a campaign story mode designed for first-time players to help achieve easy setup and success, but it's challenging enough for experienced players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.