Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend
AoE4: The Sultans Ascend
Age of Empires IV Expansion Pack
Release Date: November 14, 2023
Strategy, economic, RTS, the middle ages, historical, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
A major expansion to Age of Empires IV. Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend introduces a new story campaign, two new civilizations, naval combat and alternate versions of the four civilizations from the base game.
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Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend Description
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend is a large expansion to Age of Empires IV, the fourth installment in a bestselling RTS series owned by Microsoft. It was co-developed by four studios: Relic Entertainment, Forgotten Empires, Climax Studios and World's Edge.
Plot
The biggest new feature in Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend is a new story campaign set in the Middle East. We play as a Muslim resistance fighting against the invading crusaders. We'll meet famous historical leaders, such as Saladin, fightign against the Holy Order of the Templars, the Teutonic Knights, hospital orders and the Mongols.
Mechanics
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend introduces eight new story missions. The expansion features both land and naval combat. It also adds new heroes, abilities and mechanics.
Two new civilizations have been added - the Japanese and the Byzantines. The fourth civilizations known from the base game have received alternative versions. There are also some entirely new maps and rewards to unlock.
Game modes
Just like the base game, Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend supports solo play and multiplayer.
Technical aspects
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend is a non-standalone expansion, requiring the base version of Age of Empires IV.
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Xbox Series X/S
Xbox One
Developer: Relic Entertainment / Forgotten Empires (PC) / Forgotten Empires (XONE) / Forgotten Empires (XSX)
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 520 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 570 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
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