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This is what Microsoft wrote about Age of Empires 4

One of the most popular real-time strategy games returns to new fame with Age of Empires IV on Xbox Game Pass for PC, Windows Store and Steam, putting you at the center of the epic historical battles that shaped the world. Age of Empires IV offers familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with breathtaking 4K visualization and brings cutting-edge real-time strategy game to a new generation.

Choose your path to greatness through 8 different civilizations, 4 different campaigns with 35 missions that include legendary historical characters, user-generated content tools for custom games, 8-player multiplayer modes, a tutorial system and a story mode that includes Designed for first-time games for easy setup and success.

Choose your path to fame with historical figures – experience the adventures of Joan of Arc in her battle against the English or, like Genghis Khan, lead powerful Mongol hordes to subdue all of Asia. The choice is yours, and each of your choices will determine the course of history.

On Steam: Pre-order Age of Empires IV now and get the “Dawn of the Dukes” expansion in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition in August 2021 as a free bonus*. Customize your game with mods Starting in 2022, you’ll be able to customize the game to suit your needs with custom content tools.

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