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Lead powerful forces in defense of your homeland in The Sultan’s Ascend, the exciting new expansion for Age of Empires IV! Engage in a brand-new campaign set in the Middle East and command new civilizations with the Japanese and the Byzantines.
The Sultan’s Ascend Campaign
Take up arms as the Muslim resistance in a dramatic single-player campaign that chronicles the resistance against the European Crusades. Follow the journeys of iconic Muslim leaders as they struggle against Crusaders and Mongol invaders. This campaign offers players eight immersive missions, including a unique blend of land and naval battles—the first of its kind in an Age of Empires IV campaign.
With new heroes, special abilities, and innovative mechanics, you'll experience the strategies and victories of leaders such as Tughtekin, Nur al-Din, Shirkuh, Saladin, Qutuz, Baybars, Shajar al-Durr, and Barsbay.
New Playable Civilizations
Japanese: Introduced as a new civilization, the Japanese offer unique units and abilities reflecting their rich history.
Byzantines: As a new addition, the Byzantines bring their own unique strategies and historical context to the battlefield.
Variant Civilizations
The expansion introduces four variant civilizations that re-imagine and revisit some of the factions from the main game, adding fresh strategic options and depth to the gameplay.
Additional Features
New Maps: Explore ten new maps that provide fresh tactical opportunities and new environments to conquer.
Unlockable Rewards: Earn and unlock rewards as you progress through missions and battles.
Naval Gameplay: Experience the first Age of Empires IV campaign to include naval combat alongside land battles.
Copyright 2023 Microsoft Studios. All Rights Reserved. Age of Empires IV is a registered trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.
windows Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | CPU with AVX support required
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 520 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Storage: 50 GB
Directx: 12
windows Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
Processor: 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM
Storage: 50 GB
Directx: 12
Additional notes: 4 GB of video RAM and 16 GB of system RAM
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Install and start application, login with your Account name and Password
Click the Games Menu.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process
After the successful code verification, go to the "MY GAMES" tab and start downloading.
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