https://gamedropdaily.com/updates/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/ Official Steam announcements and patch notes for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. en-us Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:09:56 GMT 720 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055885929 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055885929#1785431396 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:09:56 GMT Event The first six months of 2026 have been filled with memorable moments across the Age franchise. We’ve explored new legends and civilizations, welcomed players to new platforms, cheered alongside fans at Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, and watched our communities continue to create… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165568635 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165568635#1783012554 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:54 GMT News Starting today and at the start of each month, the Ranked Map pool will now automatically rotate. Each rotation will always feature a set number of open, closed, hybrid, and naval maps to keep a balanced set of maps in play at all times. This means that you'll see more varied… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165551504 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165551504#1782414284 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:04:44 GMT Event Cool off from the heatwave with the the Steam Summer Sale; happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection with a couple of DLC plus up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait for these discounts - sale ends July 9th at 10 AM PT… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1835871199304813 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1835871199304813#1781799317 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:15:17 GMT Patch Happy June! We hope everyone is looking forward to Raiders of the North, which was officially announced earlier this month and we can’t wait to tell you more about it in the months to come! In the meantime, we’re following up on our last patch with a few small changes based on… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1834602721196739 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1834602721196739#1780859774 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:16:14 GMT News Dominion of the North Sea awaits with Raiders of the North, the next DLC for Age of Empires IV! Command two new powerful civilizations: the Vikings and the Scots, as you explore new systems, expanded Crucible missions, and dynamic new battlefields. Add to Your Wishlist Now! https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1833968530898798 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1833968530898798#1780349057 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:24:17 GMT Patch Happy May to our Age of Empires IV community, and thanks for all of your feedback after our recent update and patch. With this one, we’re addressing a number of balance issues and bugs with previously released maps, as well as continuing to balance our civilizations, with a… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1832065502824374 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1832065502824374#1778602680 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:18:00 GMT Patch Hello again, Age IV players! We’re excited to follow up on last week’s release of Yue Fei’s Legacy and the Season Thirteen update with a few additional changes! While we’re still planning for a larger patch in a few weeks, we heard your concerns about the Jin Dynasty feeling a… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1832065502812877 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1832065502812877#1778174004 Thu, 07 May 2026 17:13:24 GMT News A new 8-mission campaign and the Jin Dynasty civilization have come to Age of Empires IV with the release of Yue Fei’s Legacy! Explore a new campaign following Yue Fei, the great Song Dynasty general in their struggle against the Jin Dynasty across eight fantastic new single… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1831432155581382 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1831432155581382#1778014562 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:02 GMT Release Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy launches May 7th! See when it goes live in your area with our time zone map. Live the legacy of Yue Fei as he leads the Song Dynasty forces in a fight for survival against the ruthless Jin Dynasty invaders. Pre-Order Now!