Embark on a New Gaming Odyssey: Age of Empires IV Unveils Its Inaugural Paid Expansion – The Sultans Ascend
Greetings, fellow conquerors! If you’ve been patiently twiddling your thumbs since the release of Age of Empires IV in October 2021 (or, if you’re Down Under, since November 15th), brace yourselves for some gaming goodness.
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Age of Empires IV: A Grand Unveiling of The Sultans Ascend Expansion
The Sultans Ascend expansion is hitting the virtual shelves just over two years after the initial release, and it’s been a whole year since the Anniversary update, which generously tossed in two fresh civilizations.
Civilizational Delights: Byzantines and Japanese Join Age of Empires IV
Now, prepare to be mind-blown because the Age of Sultans update is no small fry—it’s the Godzilla of expansions, bringing in a buffet of delights:
1. Meet and Greet: The New Civilizations
- Byzantines and the Japanese step into the spotlight.
- Plus, throw in 4 variant civilizations: Ayyubidds, Jeanne d’Arc, Order of the Dragon, and Zhu Xi’s Legacy.
2. The Sultan’s Ascend Adventure
- Buckle up for an 8-mission campaign that promises to be epic.
- Hold on to your keyboards because there are 10 spanking new maps waiting for you.
Campaign Chronicles: The Middle East Beckons in Age of Empires IV
Now, let’s talk civilizations. It’s like a grand buffet of gaming goodness. Each civilization in Age of Empires IV has its own unique flair, and the new kids on the block are no different. The Japanese bring in a Daimyo system—think of it like a town center glow-up that evolves into a Shogunate Castle. Talk about leveling up!
Variant Civilizations Shake Up Age of Empires IV Gameplay
Meanwhile, the Byzantines are stepping up their game with Olive Oil as their fifth resource. Olive Groves replace the standard farm, and now, instead of harvesting wheat, you’re raking in that liquid gold. Oh, and they’re not shy about using Greek Fire either. Watch out!
And now, drumroll please… introducing ‘Variant Civilizations!’
- It’s like the remix of the original eight civilizations.
- For instance, the ‘Order of the Dragon’ turns the Holy Roman Empire into the VIP section, emphasizing quality over quantity. Big, beefy units with health pools twice the normal size? Yes, please!
But wait, there’s more! The cherry on top is the Sultans Ascend Campaign. It’s like the icing on a cake, but way better. Picture this: Middle East, European Crusades, Muslim Resistance. Are you intrigued yet?
Olive Oil, Greek Fire, and More: Age of Empires IV’s Byzantine Innovations
If you’re eager to dive in, a Content Creator embargo just lifted, and there’s a treasure trove of content waiting for you [here](insert link here). I don’t know about you, but I’m dusting off my virtual sword and getting ready to reclaim empires. Join me, won’t you? Campaign or new civilizations first? Let the gaming adventure begin!
