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Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East

Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East

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Age of Empires IV Expansion Pack

AoE4: Dynasties of the East

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Release Date: November 4, 2025

Strategy, Economic, RTS, The Middle Ages, Historical, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

The third expansion for the RTS released in 2021 by Microsoft. Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East introduces 4 new variant civilizations (Golden Horde, Macedonian Dynasty, Sengoku Daimyo, Tughlaq Dynasty), along with a new mode, new maps and new biomes.

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Released in October 2021 (on PC, and eventually also on consoles), the strategy game titled Age of Empires IV has received support over the years in the form of add-ons prepared by Relic Entertainment, Forgotten Empires, World’s Edge, and Climax Studios. Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East is the third expansion for this production.

Variant civilizations and other novelties

The biggest novelty introduced in Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East are four variant civilizations. They were differentiated in terms of strengths and weaknesses, as well as effective strategies. They are:

  1. The Golden Horde, a variant of the Mongols, allows to abandon the nomadic way of life and establish a real base, the heart of which is the Golden Tent, the seat of the khan.
  2. The Macedonian Dynasty is a variant of the Byzantines, whose strength is made up of warriors called Varangians. Unique resources and technologies were made available, providing it with the opportunity for rapid conquest and development based on the production and trade of silver.
  3. Sengoku Daimyo, the Japanese variant, can swear allegiance to the Takeda, Oda, or Hojo clan and alongside one of them, leaving a mark on the fate of Japan from the Sengoku era. The clan choice determines the bonuses, units, and technologies to which it will have access.
  4. The Tughlaq Dynasty, on the other hand, is a variant of the Delhi Sultanate, which owes its position to political cunning. Along with it, a system was introduced into the game that allows for the appointment of governors. Additionally, both on the battlefield and in economic applications, it can make use of elephants.

There are also a new mode for single player, eight maps and six biomes.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Xbox One

Xbox One

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Relic Entertainment / Forgotten Empires (PC) / Forgotten Empires (XONE) / Forgotten Empires (PS5) / Forgotten Empires (XSX)

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios

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Game Series

Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East
Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East
Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East

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Age of Empires Game Series

The bestselling series of real-time strategy (RTS) games, which is published by Microsoft. Over the years, the development of the series has been handled by various development studios. Its first three installments were developed by the now-defunct Ensemble Studios, while the fourth part of the series was the work of the Relic Entertainment and World's Edge teams (which in 2019 was entrusted with the care of the series). Furthermore, studios as Forgotten Empires, Griptonite Games, Gas Powered Games, Hidden Path Entertainment, Smoking Gun Interactive, and TiMi Studios made their mark on the brand.

Age of Empires Game Series
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Base Game for Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East

Age of Empires IV

Age of Empires IV

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
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 System Requirements:
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.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East Video Game.

63%

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All Reviews: Mixed (869)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Unique Civilizations: The four new variant civilizations are seen as unique and bring fresh gameplay mechanics, making them enjoyable to play.
  • Crucible Mode: The new roguelite single-player mode, Crucible, is highly praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, offering a challenge and replayability.
  • New Biomes and Maps: The addition of six new biomes and eight new maps enhances the visual experience and variety in gameplay.
  • Gameplay Variety: Many players appreciate the distinct playstyles of the new civs compared to their parent civilizations, providing a refreshing experience.

The main cons of the game

  • Balance Issues: Several reviews highlight significant balance problems, particularly with certain civilizations being overpowered, making multiplayer matches frustrating.
  • Lack of Co-op and Campaign Content: Many users express disappointment over the absence of a co-op mode for Crucible and no new single-player campaigns, which they find essential for expanding the game’s depth.
  • Bugs and Stability Issues: Some players report bugs, particularly concerning progress loss in Crucible, and overall stability issues at launch, which detracted from their enjoyment.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Desire for Full Civilizations: Users are calling for entirely new civilizations rather than just variants, as they want more diversity in gameplay and historical representation.
  • Improved Balance and QA Testing: There is a strong desire for better balance among the civs and more thorough testing before release to avoid overpowering mechanics.
  • Historical Campaigns: Many players wish for the inclusion of new historical campaigns to enrich single-player content, as they feel the current offerings are lacking in this area.
  • Mastery Systems for New Civs: Some players want mastery systems for the new variant civilizations to enhance player engagement and progression.

Summary

  • Overall, while the DLC has received a mix of praise for its new content and unique gameplay elements, it also faces criticism for balance issues and the lack of new campaign content, leaving players eager for future updates and improvements.

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