‘Age of Empires 4’ announces new DLC coming soon, as it celebrates its 3rd anniversary

'Age of Empires 4' announces new DLC coming soon, as it celebrates its 3rd anniversary

What you need to know

  • World’s Edge, one of the co-developers of Age of Empires 4 has announced that new DLC content will be coming to the game in 2025 to celebrate the game’s three-year anniversary.
  • It is currently unclear what this DLC will entail but we do know that it will be the first major DLC content the game has had since ‘The Sultan Ascend’ expansion, which was released on November 14, 2023.
  • Age of Empires 4 is available to purchase on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It is also available to download and play for free on all aforementioned platforms and xCloud via Xbox Game Pass.

As a die-hard fan who’s spent countless hours strategizing, building empires, and waging epic wars in the Age of Empires series, I can hardly contain my excitement for what 2025 has in store! Three years ago, I was on cloud nine when Age of Empires 4 graced our screens, and now, with another DLC expansion on the horizon, I’m practically bouncing off the walls.


3 years ago, on October 28, 2021, World’s Edge, a partner in developing Age of Empires 4 – the latest addition to the popular and iconic real-time strategy series – celebrated its third anniversary. To mark this special day, World’s Edge announced that they have started creating new downloadable content for Age of Empires 4, which is expected to be available in 2025.

At present, World’s Edge has not shared specifics about the nature of their upcoming DLC. It is likely, though, that this new content will follow in the footsteps of Age of Empires 4’s free One-Year Anniversary update from 2022 and its paid expansion ‘The Sultan’s Ascend’, released on November 14, 2023.

It’s quite possible that we’ll receive definite updates on the DLC for Age of Empires 4 from World’s Edge or its publisher, Xbox Game Studios, by the end of 2024, or possibly earlier. We’ll be vigilant and share the news with you once it’s available.

New ways to wage war coming soon in 2025

In recent times, the Age of Empires series has experienced a significant resurgence. Age of Empires 4 has captured the hearts of gamers with its polished approach to the Real-Time Strategy genre, while Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition continues to receive substantial DLC content updates, like the upcoming ‘Chronicles: Battle for Greece’ expansion pack. Moreover, the less recognized spin-off, Age of Mythology, has been beautifully remade and enhanced with Age of Mythology: Retold.

Besides offering cross-play support between PC and Xbox, Age of Empires 4 has been craving substantial DLC content throughout 2024. Following the release of ‘The Sultan’s Ascend’ expansion, the game primarily received balance adjustments and temporary seasonal events. Here’s hoping that this changes in 2025 when World’s Edge unveils a new set of major DLC for Age of Empires 4, rejuvenating one of the franchise’s top PC and Xbox games.

Age of Empires can be bought on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, as well as PCs through Windows and Steam. Additionally, it’s accessible for download on Xbox Cloud Play, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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2024-10-30 17:40