Age of Empires 4 The Sultans Ascend: Release date and everything we know

If you want to know all about the upcoming Age of Empires 4, The Sultans Ascend, we have the information right here. One of the most famous strategy franchises, Age of Empires 4, will soon be having its first expansion, and players are naturally curious to learn more. Let’s find out more details on Age of Empires 4 The Sultans Ascend, including the release date and new content coming.

If you love the thrill of managing your armies and leading them into battle, you shouldn’t miss this one. Age of Empires 4 The Sultans Ascend takes place in the Middle East during the European Crusades, and there are guaranteed to be lots of heated moments.

Alongside the new single-player campaign, there’ll be a host of new achievements and masteries as you prosper at the forefront of the Muslim resistance in the game.

Age of Empires 4 The Sultans Ascend release date

The release date of Age of Empires 4: The Sultans Ascend has been confirmed, much to the players' excitement. The expansion will be released on November 14, 2023, on Steam and the Xbox store.

You can dive into the anticipation and get the game for $14.99 or £12.49. Additionally, if you have Microsoft’s PC Game Pass service, you can get 10% off at the Xbox store.

The Game Pass has Age of Empires 4 The Sultans in its library, which means you can play the base game with just the subscription.

The Sultans Ascend trailer

The trailer for Age of Empires 4 The Sultans showcases the storyline, with the narration of Jerusalem being seized by the Franks. You will need to protect your homeland with the help of the great leaders of the Byzantines and the Japanese factions.

With historic battles between the Europeans and the Muslim resistance, the game lets you command new civilisations and prepare for battle against the Crusaders.

There will be plenty of new content for players to look forward to, as the trailer mentions that there will be two new civilisations, four variant civilisations, ten new maps and two new biomes in Age of Empires 4 The Sultans.

You can check out the Age of Empires 4 The Sultans trailer below.

Everything we know about Age of Empires 4 The Sultans Ascend

Players are most excited to hear about the two new civilisations, the first of which is the Byzantines. They deliver Roman aqueducts and introduce olive oil as a new resource. They can hire mercenaries from other civilizations and use Greek Fire in combat. Mangonel Emplacement is used in their defensive structures, which is great for defending against large groups of enemies. As for the economic bonus, you will get extra stone when you finish a construction.

The second new civilisation is the Japanese, known for their powerful units such as Samurai, Shinobi, Bannermen, and Onna-Musha. They have special buildings and upgrades for their town center, and in the Imperial Age, they can build unique castles with rocket emplacements. The Japanese also have an economic bonus: when gathering gold or stone, you will receive an additional 20% of the other resource.

Alongside these two civilisations are four variant civilisations that provide new ways to adapt existing ones. The Ayyubids focus more on camels in the Abbasid Dynasty, while Jeanne d'Arc joins the French as a powerful hero unit with unique abilities. The Holy Roman Empire becomes The Order of the Dragon, which has “gilded” units - impressive but pricey. Zhu Xi's Legacy changes China's Dynasty bonuses and landmarks to focus on long-term economic efficiency.

In The Sultans Ascend, you will get two new biomes, which are the Japanese spring biome of cherry blossoms and the African savanna with grassy plains. You’ll also find many new achievements and masteries while playing as the Byzantines and Japanese civilisations.

Finally, there is a new single-player campaign which follows the story of Muslim resistance leaders fighting against the Holy Templars, Hospitallers, Teutons, and the Mongols.

That’s everything you need to know about the Age of Empires 4 The Sultans. If you’re looking for more new games coming soon, why not check out Paradox's Life by You? Also, feel free to check out the release date and details of Europa Universalis 4 King of Kings and Crusader Kings 3's Legacy of Persia.