We had anticipated it yesterday and it is already a reality, Age og Empires finally arrives on Xbox, something that has just been confirmed in the live from Twitch Organized by the developers themselves to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic real-time strategy franchises.
Xbox will receive, at least for now, two episodes of the saga; fan-favorite Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and the franchise’s latest installment, Age of Empires IV. Although the official network post does not provide many details regarding the arrival dates of Age of Empires IV, it does mention that it will arrive on consoles in 2023, while Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will be available. January 31. 2023.
Age of Empires conquers a new platform
We’ve heard your pleas, and we agree that now is the perfect time: we’re getting older and heading into the console age!
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV are coming to Xbox and xCloud consoles in 2023. Check out the trailer and mark your calendars! #AoE25 pic.twitter.com/YXpTKHCDaf
— AgeOfEmpires (@AgeOfEmpires) October 25, 2022
It should also be noted that both deliveries will be compatible with xCloudso if you have a mobile or smart device, you already have a place to prepare your armies for battle.
While Age of Empires IV is the episode that pulls the most tech muscle because it’s a fairly recent title, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is the remastered version of Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, a clear favorite among the saga’s most loyal fans for its additions and improvement over the first installment.
Gabriel Fuentes
Translator and localizer of video games passionate about retro titles and simulators. He’s never let go of a controller since he got an Atari 2600.
