StrategyAge of Empires IV
Strategy · 2024
Age of Empires IV
A standout strategy release for PC players.
Age of Empires IV delivers one of the more memorable Strategy experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Age of Empires IV is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for strategy games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 390
- Storage
- 70 GB
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT
- Storage
- 100 GB SSD
- DirectX
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
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Community reactions
Community-style reactions presented for editorial context.
Devs of Age of Empires IV clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.
Performance in Age of Empires IV is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.
Co-op runs of Age of Empires IV with friends end up being the highlight of the week.
Age of Empires IV respects your time. No filler, just the good stuff.
Combat in Age of Empires IV feels weighty in the best possible way.
Age of Empires IV has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.
Age of Empires IV runs beautifully on the Steam Deck too. Big plus.