Age of Empires 4 adds two free civilizations this October
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Two new civilizations are heading to Age of Empires 4 in a free update on October 25.
Announced atGamescom 2022, theAge of Empires 4anniversary update will add the Malians and the Ottomans as playable factions. The Malians are suited to swiftly outmaneuvering opponents, flanking enemies and leveraging the element of surprise.
The Ottomans, meanwhile, are a more aggressive bunch whose powerful siege weaponry works best in head-on attacks. Their ability to rally large formations makes their frontlines strong. You’ll need to keep up the attack to break enemy defenses under the weight of your forces.
Watch the trailer below.
Released last year, Age of Empires 4 rebooted the classic RTS series to much fanfare. The Malians and Ottomans will mark the first new civilizations to be added to the game since launch, bringing its number of playable factions up to 10.
The game’s also onXbox Game Pass, so any subscribers toMicrosoft’s subscription platform can check out the anniversary update for free.
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