Will Age of Empires 4 Get more civilizations?

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Ottomans and Malians will be coming to the popular strategy game soon.
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Ottomans and Malians will be coming to the popular strategy game soon.

Age of Empires 4 is getting two brand-new civilizations. The Malian and Ottoman civilizations were revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, adding additional layers to the popular game.

As shown during ONL, the Malian civilization will focus on wit and strategy to out-manouvre the enemy. As for the Ottoman civilization, it'll have access to powerful weaponry, including fortress wall-destroying cannons.

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The new civilizations arrive on October 25 and join the English, Chinese, Mongol, Delhi Sultanate, French, Abbasid Dynasty, Holy Roman Empire, and Rus civilizations already in the game, bringing the total up to 10. The original release also had four single-player campaigns available at launch.

Age of Empires 4 was released at the end of last year, earning a nomination for IGN's Best Strategy Game of 2021. Our review praised it as an enjoyable RTS throwback, but noted that it was also very safe.

Elsewhere, Gamescom Opening Night Live also included new trailers for Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Island 2, and much more. You can find our full recap here.

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Good afternoon everyone. I was wondering if anyone had heard news regarding the possibility of more civilizations being added to the game. Have those at Relic Entertainment said more civilizations would be added down the line? If so, is there a timeline provided as to when we could expect to see new ones arrive? I’d like to avoid any leaks or rumors and focus on hard information. That being said though, if one knows of a leak and could provide support for credibility, that leak may be worth discussing. And lastly, what civilizations would you like to see be added to the game and how would you make them stand out from the existing cast?

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Two new civs are coming in October.

New civilizations are coming to Age of Empires 4 in an Anniversary Update this October.

The completely free update will be released on October 25 and will include the Ottoman and Malian civilizations.

You will be able to lead the mighty Malians of West Africa, one of the richest trading nations of all time, as you focus on strong economic prowess in mining and investing in gold.

Alternatively, you can deploy the Ottomans, one of the longest-lasting empires in history, and its well-trained military. The civilization will also use the largest gunpowder siege weapon available, the Great Bombard.

Alongside these two civilizations, the free Anniversary Update will also include new maps, Achievements, and Masteries, and the content included in the Season Three roadmap.

If you are an Age Insider, you will have the chance to get hands-on experience with the Ottomans, Malians, and other new content as part of an upcoming Public Update Preview.

Should you have yet to give Age of Empires 4 a try, now through Monday, August 29, you can play the game free on Steam as part of a Free Play Week. If you like what you play, the game will be on sale for 50% off through Steam and the Microsoft Store.

To that end, the developers have officially extended Season Two Event Two: By Stars and Sea through Tuesday, August 30, to make sure folks have the chance to earn some cool rewards.

It’s been a huge week for Age of Empires at gamescom 2022! In case you missed our segment today, there’s a lot in store over the next few months, and now is a perfect time to get started with Age of Empires IV. First and foremost in the news, there are two new civilizations coming to Age of Empires IV in an Anniversary Update in October: the Ottomans and Malians. While you’ll need to own the base game to play, the update and its contents will be completely free!

Also, now through Monday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. PT (17:00 UTC) you’ll be able to play the game for free on Steam as part of our Free Play Week and afterwards, you can pick up a copy of the game on Steam or Microsoft Store at a 50% discount. Don’t wait too long — the sale ends when Free Play Week ends!

The Age of Empires franchise turns 25 years old this October! We’re planning an online, global celebration and you’re invited. We’ll reveal more over time so make sure you’re following our official channels to ensure you’re in the know.

Catch up on all the news here at AgeofEmpires.com.

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Will there be new civilizations in Age of Empires 4?

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Bundle Two New Civilizations, 8 New Maps – Lead the mighty Malians of West Africa as one of the richest trading nations of all-time as you focus on strong economic prowess in mining and investing in gold.