🛠️ Age of Empires IV update history
Official announcements the developer posts on Steam—patches, new content, and events—sorted by date. Click a title to read the full post.
October 2026
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10/17Sat📢 AnnouncementThe Crucible Reforged in Age of Empires IV
The Crucible expands alongside the release of Raiders of the North! We’ve seen your love for the new Crucible game mode that was introduced with the Dynasties of the East, and closely monitored your f…
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10/13Tue📢 AnnouncementThe Vikings in Raiders of the North
The Vikings are a new civilization available with Raiders of the North Expansion for Age of Empires IV. This civilization represents the Viking Age, a period that started with a 793 raid on Lindisfarn…
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10/10Sat📢 AnnouncementThe Scots in Raiders of the North
The Scots are a new civilization available with Raiders of the North Expansion for Age of Empires IV. Scotland is a land shaped by resilience, forged through centuries of conflict and alliance. The un…
September 2026
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9/30Wed📢 AnnouncementPre-Order Raiders of the North for Age of Empires IV
The war horns blare and a new age rises in Age of Empires IV – Raiders of the North is available for pre-order now! Command two new civilizations: the Vikings and the Scots. Each civilization with dis…
June 2026
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6/8Mon📢 AnnouncementRaiders of the North: Coming Soon to Age of Empires IV
Dominion of the North Sea awaits with Raiders of the North, the next DLC for Age of Empires IV! Command two new powerful civilizations: the Vikings and the Scots, as you explore new systems, expanded …
May 2026
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5/8Fri📢 AnnouncementAge of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy – Available Now!
A new 8-mission campaign and the Jin Dynasty civilization have come to Age of Empires IV with the release of Yue Fei’s Legacy! Explore a new campaign following Yue Fei, the great Song Dynasty general …
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5/6Wed📢 AnnouncementFind Out What Time Yue Fei's Legacy Launches in Your Area!
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy launches May 7th! See when it goes live in your area with our time zone map. Live the legacy of Yue Fei as he leads the Song Dynasty forces in a fight for survival …
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5/5Tue📢 AnnouncementAge of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy Campaign Preview
"When all is lost and no one dares to fight, one extraordinary man rises to defend his homeland." Follow in the footsteps of the Chinese national hero and Song Dynasty general, Yue Fei, in Age of Empi…
April 2026
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4/4Sat📢 AnnouncementWatch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium Live!
Age fans from around the world have gathered to watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium live! This year's tournament will feature top players from Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV …
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4/2Thu📢 AnnouncementAge of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy – Pre-Order Now!
Witness a tale of honor, betrayal, and courage in a new expansion for Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy, set to release May 7th and available for pre-order starting today! Live the legacy of Yue Fei…
Source: official Steam announcements (updated every 6–24 hours). Titles and summaries are copyright of the original developers.