We are getting older and heading into the console age. Age of Empires is coming to Xbox consoles in 2023! Our team listened to you when asked to bring these beloved RTS titles around the world to Xbox. I came. We plan to do it next year. After launching and evolving these games, it’s the right time to bring them to both existing Xbox fans and new players. 2023 is slated for the release of his next two consoles. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Coming to Xbox on January 31, 2023 Age of Empires IV Coming to consoles later this year.
Age of Empires has grown and thrived for over 25 years thanks to players around the world who have conquered campaigns, skirmished successfully and mastered multiplayer. We put our players at the center of what we do and pay close attention to what they tell us. So after hearing your desire to debut Age of Empires on the Xbox console, we listened to you and agreed!
2022 has been a great year for Age of Empires, with 25+ game updates, 15+ in-game events with awesome rewards, and 14,000+ mods created and published. The Age of Empires community continues to grow and thrive.
We knew that bringing the complexity of an RTS to the Xbox console was a huge undertaking and had to be approached carefully and carefully. The team has worked hard to provide an experience that not only uses a controller, but also teaches players how to play on Xbox. A new tutorial designed specifically for controller input combined with a new user experience for consoles to help players get started. We’ve also added new game AI to help make resource management efficient and intuitive in strategy games.
We’re thrilled to bring one of the greatest and most beloved RTS games of all time to Xbox. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has continued to grow since its release in 2019. Nearly 40 updates, his 3 his DLC additions that bring new civilizations and campaigns, and a constant stream of improvements make this game the best game yet. Players can enjoy 83 maps, 42 multiplayer civilizations, 34 single-player campaigns, 10 multiplayer modes, and 7 co-op campaigns. And now, Xbox players can enjoy everything this amazing game has to offer!
For keyboard and mouse loyal players, we’ve made sure these inputs are supported in the console version. We’ve also taken into account the features that Xbox players have come to expect from games, so the game will include optional cross-play across platforms, allowing you to play with your friends on Xbox and PC. And by bringing the game to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), players can continue building their empire even away from his PC or console.
2023 will be a big year for those of you who have been wanting the Xbox version of Age of Empires. Age of Empires IV in this year! The console team works closely to create complementary experiences that bring Xbox players the latest additions to the Age of Empires roster. We’ll be sharing more information next year, so stay tuned by following our official social channels.
Both console versions of the game are available through the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, bringing the action of shooting trebuchets, destroying castles, and building empires on the platforms players around the world want to play on. can do.
We can’t wait for this new era to begin. Would you like to take part!
