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Is Age of Empires iv coming to Xbox?

Best respond: Our sources propose that Age of Empires 4 is coming to Xbox. A 2022 reveal is likely, and we're non ruling out a possible launch later this year.

Why Age of Empires 4 isn't on Xbox … even so

Age of Empires 4 released starting time on PC, equally did its earlier siblings. The Age series has e'er been about precision pointing and performing as many actions per minute as possible, which translates well to a keyboard and mouse. However, many RTS games have made a shine transition to the controller, and meanwhile panel accessories like the Razer Turret are coming into manner.

The Historic period 4 developers stated that they're focusing first on the PC experience. The beginning major Age of Empires iv patch of 2022 went out Jan. nineteen, and at that place's still a lot of work to be done to get the game in tip-top competitive shape. That doesn't hateful at that place's not also an Xbox version being worked on. The developers never ruled out an Age 4 console version, instead going with a "stay tuned for now" message.

Is Age of Empires 4 coming to Xbox?

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Our sources now suggest that Age of Empires iv is coming to Xbox. This is in line with the developers' intentionally vague answers when asked about a console version. Every bit for a launch window, the same sources peg 2022 for a possible Historic period of Empires iv Xbox reveal. Whether or not the game launches this twelvemonth every bit well is unclear, though information technology's non being ruled out. Whether or non Age of Empires 4 is also made available for competing consoles remains to exist seen.

If you're looking to go in on the Historic period four action on PC, you lot already have access to the game if y'all're a PC Game Pass subscriber. The game is besides available as a standalone title via the Microsoft Shop and Steam.

Those who want to savor some vintage Historic period of Empires activity on PC can bank check out the Definitive Edition versions of the showtime three games, including Age of Empires two: Definitive Edition.

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Historic period of Empires 4 hasn't reinvented the RTS genre, but information technology has perfected many aspects. The entrada is arresting, the multiplayer is competitive, and the visuals and audio are a near-perfect fit. If yous're a fan of the Age of Empires series, this is an easy recommendation.

Cale Hunt is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. He focuses mainly on laptop reviews, news, and accessory coverage. He's been reviewing laptops and accessories full time since 2016, with hundreds of reviews published for Windows Fundamental. He is an avid PC gamer and multi-platform user, and spends virtually of his time either tinkering with or writing about tech.