# Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition changelog > Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise… - Vendor: World's Edge - Category: Games - Official site: https://www.ageofempires.com/ - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition) - Harvested from: Steam (app 1466860) - Entries below: 16 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10884 - Date: 2026-06-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/670620415866964121 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-670620415866964121 - **added** — Enable the option to switch between Controller and Keyboard and Mouse user interfaces on handheld devices in the in-game options menu - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the Crucible Perk point maximum message was displayed in error - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that allowed the Armored Caravans and Medical Centers technologies to be researched multiple times - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the City Planning technology to not be applied in some cases - **changed** — Map Pool Rotation Update: Ranked Map pool will automatically rotate starting July 2nd and on the start of each month, with each rotation featuring a balanced set of open, closed, hybrid, and naval maps - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where changing from Valley Battle to Arena causes the title to crash for non-host players in a Custom Lobby - **fixed** — Fixed a bug where Villagers converted by Jin Monks would not correctly convert into Jin Villagers - **fixed** — Fixed a crash on launch for some console players Happy June! We hope everyone is looking forward to Raiders of the North, which was officially announced earlier this month and we can’t wait to tell you more about it in the months to come! In the meantime, we’re following up on our last patch with a few small changes based on your feedback, including enabling the option to switch between the Controller and Keyboard and Mouse (KBM) user interfaces on handheld devices. > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 16.2.10884◆ ` --- > In our last patch (16.2.10604), we introduced controller support on PC as well as the controller UI for handheld devices like the ROG XBOX Ally and Steam Deck. Since then, we’ve heard from many of you that you’d like to be able to return to the KBM user interface or switch between the two with more ease. **Starting today, you’ll be able to select between the two UIs in the in-game options menu on handheld.** > > ##### General Bugfixes - Fixed an issue where the Crucible Perk point maximum message was displayed in error. > > - Fixed an issue that allowed the Armored Caravans and Medical Centers technologies to be researched multiple times. - Fixed an issue that caused the City Planning technology to not be applied in some cases. > > ##### Investigation Your reports continue being crucial to our prioritization and implementation of fixes and features in the game. [Keep them coming](https://forums.ageofempires.com/)! For other known issues, please visit [this page](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Known-Issues-Solutions) to see what’s being tracked! > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. > > ##### Patch 16.3.11214 ##### Design Update/Rework/New Feature - Map Pool Rotation Update: Starting July 2nd and on the start of each month, the Ranked Map pool will now automatically rotate. This means that you’ll see more varied maps more frequently in Ranked play. Each rotation will always feature a set number of open, closed, hybrid, and naval maps to keep a balanced set of maps in play at all times. ##### General Bugfixes - Fixed an issue where changing from Valley Battle to Arena causes the title to crash for non-host players in a Custom Lobby. - Fixed a bug where Villagers converted by Jin Monks would not correctly convert into Jin Villagers. ##### Investigation Your reports continue being crucial to our prioritization and implementation of fixes and features in the game. [Keep them coming!](https://forums.ageofempires.com/) For other known issues, please visit [this page](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Known-Issues-Solutions) to see what’s being tracked! > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. > > ##### Minor Update 16.3.11308 - Fixed a crash on launch for some console players. If you continue to experience issues following this update, please reach out to our dedicated Support team at [https://aoe.ms/Support](https://aoe.ms/Support). > ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10604 - Date: 2026-06-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/664988379448870232 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-664988379448870232 - **added** — Allow swapping between Keyboard and Mouse UI and Controller UI on PC - **added** — Enable controller-specific automation tools like the Villager Priority System when using the Controller UI on PC - **added** — Deliver console player experience optimized for Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X, ASUS ROG Ally, and ASUS ROG Ally X - **changed** — Balance Jin Dynasty civilization - **fixed** — Address balance issues on previously released maps - **fixed** — Address bugs on previously released maps Happy May to our _Age of Empires IV_ community, and thanks for all of your feedback after our recent update and patch. With this one, we’re addressing a number of balance issues and bugs with previously released maps, as well as continuing to balance our civilizations, with a special focus on the Jin Dynasty. In addition to these changes, starting today, you’ll be able to swap between the Keyboard and Mouse and Controller User Interfaces (UI) on PC, including using controller-specific automation tools like the Villager Priority System when using the Controller UI. Not only that, but these changes also allow for more accessible play on the Steam Deck and ROG Xbox Ally devices. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! > **Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our website, click the button below. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-16-2-10475/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 16.2.10604◆ ` --- > ##### Controller UI on PC Starting with this patch, you can now switch between the standard PC mouse and keyboard UI and the controller UI on Steam or Microsoft Store! This includes access to controller-specific features like the Site Menu System and Villager Priority System. With this change, we’ll also be delivering the same player experience found on the consoles optimized for certain handheld devices, including: - Steam Deck - ROG Xbox Ally - ROG Xbox Ally X - ASUS ROG Ally - ASUS ROG Ally X > _Note that player count is limited to 4 players in total on these devices._ > > > **Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our website, click the button below. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-16-2-10475/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. > ### Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 16.1.10056 - Date: 2026-05-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/695386408114718332 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-695386408114718332 - **fixed** — Fixed Caster Mode "View Next Player" button, which was previously unresponsive - **fixed** — Fixed a crash that could occasionally occur when loading into campaign missions or skirmish matches - **fixed** — Improved distorted audio occurring during FFA matches or 8-player matches with the Jin Dynasty - **changed** — Mohe Tribesman base attack increased from 4 to 5 - **changed** — Mohe Tribesman Veteran attack increased from 6 to 7 - **changed** — Mohe Tribesman Elite attack increased from 7 to 8 - **changed** — Greatwall Bastion Bedcrossbow weapon projectile hitbox increased slightly to hit more units - **changed** — Greatwall Bastion Bedcrossbow weapon damage increased from 14 to 28 - **changed** — Bedcrossbow projectile hitbox increased in size to hit more units - **changed** — Bedcrossbow base attack increased from 7 to 8 - **changed** — Bedcrossbow Veteran attack increased from 9 to 10 - **changed** — Bedcrossbow Elite attack increased from 12 to 13 - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Horse Training upgrade cost increased from 50 Food 125 Gold to 100 Food 250 Gold - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Horse Training movement speed reduced from 10% to 5% - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Ryokan healing reduced from 4 health every 5 seconds to 4 health every 6 seconds - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Sword Hunt Statue attack speed reduced from 40% to 35% - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Mounted Samurai Odachi weapon bonus damage versus infantry reduced from 4 to 3 - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Yatai base gather rate reduced from 20 to 10 - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Yatai health reduced from 370 to 320 - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Yatai repair rate reduced from 20 to 5 health per second - **changed** — Sengoku Daimyo Sake Brewery Toko-Koji Mat gather rate reduced from 1.45 to 1.35 Hello again, _Age IV_ players! We’re excited to follow up on last week’s release of Yue Fei’s Legacy and the Season Thirteen update with a few additional changes! While we’re still planning for a larger patch in a few weeks, we heard your concerns about the Jin Dynasty feeling a bit too weak and the Sengoku Daimyo still feeling too strong and have made some changes to address this feedback. Read on to learn more about the latest balance changes, as well as a handful of fixes we’ve made in response to recent reports. Additionally, as of late last week, we’ve disabled Ranked Decay as the team continues to investigate how to improve upon this functionality in the future. > **Here’s what’s included in the latest update. If you’d like to read the patch notes on our website, click the button below. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-minor-patch-16-1-10056//) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Minor Patch 16.1.10056◆ ` --- > ##### General Bug Fixes - Fixed Caster Mode “View Next Player” button, which was previously unresponsive. - Fixed a crash that could occasionally occur when loading into campaign missions or skirmish matches. - Previously, we’d received reports of distorted audio occurring, most prominently during FFA matches or 8-player matches with the Jin Dynasty. We’ve made some changes that should greatly improve on this issue; however, you may notice more limited ambient noise in some scenarios. The team is investigating ongoing improvements. ##### Jin Dynasty - **Mohe Tribesman** - Base attack increased from 4 → 5. - Veteran attack increased from 6 → 7. - Elite attack increased from 7 → 8 - **Greatwall Bastion** - Bedcrossbow weapon projectile hitbox increased slightly (hits more units). - Bedcrossbow weapon damage increased from 14 → 28. - **Bedcrossbow** - Projectile hitbox increased in size (hits more units). - Base attack increased from 7 → 8. - Veteran attack increased from 9 → 10. - Elite attack increased from 12 → 13. ##### Sengoku Daimyo - Horse Training upgrade cost increased from 50 Food 125 Gold → 100 Food 250 Gold. - Horse Training movement speed reduced from 10% → 5%. - Ryokan healing reduced from 4 health every 5 seconds → 4 health every 6 seconds. - Sword Hunt Statue attack speed from 40% → 35%. - Mounted Samurai Odachi weapon bonus damage versus infantry reduced from 4 → 3. - **Yatai** - Base gather rate reduced from 20 → 10. - Health reduced from 370 → 320. - Repair rate reduced from 20 → 5 health per second. - **Sake Brewery** - Toko-Koji Mat gather rate reduced from 1.45 → 1.35. ##### Known Issues Please note that we are aware of and reviewing other known issues, which can be found at [Age of Empires IV Known Issues & Solutions – Age of Empires Support](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Age-of-Empires-IV-Known-Issues-Solutions) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Update 16.1.9737 and Yue Fei’s Legacy DLC Release Preview - Date: 2026-04-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/497226756796711889 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-497226756796711889 - **added** — Add Jin Dynasty civilization and 8-mission campaign with Yue Fei's Legacy DLC - **added** — Add four new maps: Ascension, Fangs, Snake River, and West Lake - **changed** — Make all previously available seasonal game modes, biomes and maps available at any time in custom games - **removed** — Remove seasonal game modes, biomes and maps from Quick Match to allow for more effective matchmaking - **changed** — Switch ranked seasons from being tied to updates to a fixed calendar with four three-month seasons per year starting on the first day of a month at 10 a.m. PT and ending three months later on the last day of the month at 10 a.m. PT - **changed** — Update ranked map pools with new 1v1 pool featuring Dry Arabia, Sunkenlands, Rocky River, King of the Hill, Archipelago, Waterholes, Relic River, Wasteland, and Hill and Dale - **changed** — Update team ranked map pool featuring Dry Arabia, Rocky River, Sunkenlands, Forts, Archipelago, African Waters, Gorge, West Lake, and Hedgemaze - **changed** — Update sheep distribution on new DLC maps, Dry Arabia, Baltic, and Gorge to place more sheep near each player's starting base while leaving fewer neutral sheep across the map - **changed** — Introduce quality of life features and balance changes Big changes are right around the corner! In addition to [_Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy_](https://www.ageofempires.com/games/age-of-empires-iv/yue-feis-legacy/) officially shipping and bringing the [Jin Dynasty](https://www.ageofempires.com/games/age-of-empires-iv/civilizations/jin-dynasty/) and a new 8-mission campaign with it on May 7th, we will also roll out some great quality of life features as well as balance changes, AI improvements, stability fixes, and more. With this update, we’re also introducing even more changes to the way Ranked Seasons and Events are managed to allow for more predictability in the future. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-update-16-1-9737-and-yue-feis-legacy-dlc-release-preview/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Update 16.1.9737◆ ` --- > ##### Season Thirteen --- ##### Ranked Season and Events Update ##### Ranked Season and Events Update Back at the start of Season Twelve, we mentioned we’d be unlocking seasonal content (biomes, maps and modes) across the board to allow them to be enjoyed more while also starting an event rotation to ensure there are plenty of chances to earn a specific profile portrait or banner item. With this season, all previously available seasonal game modes, biomes and maps are now available at any time in custom games – note that we have removed these options from Quick Match to allow for more effective matchmaking. And starting this season, we’re also rolling out a comprehensive calendar for Ranked Season and Event rotations. In the past, Ranked Seasons have generally been tied to an update; however, to enable more predictable ranked seasons in the future, we’re switching away from this format. Moving forward, there will be four three-month seasons per year, all accompanied by a variety of event challenges. While we’re kicking off this year’s Summer Season early on May 7th, **in the future, all ranked seasons will start on the first day of a month at 10 a.m. PT and end three months later on the last day of the month at 10 a.m. PT. ** ##### Ranked Season Calendar **Spring Season:** 1st March → last day of May **Summer Season:** 1st June → last day of August **Fall Season:** 1st September → last day of November **Winter Season:** 1st December → last day of February ##### Event Calendar > > ##### Map Pool Rotation We’re excited to share a new Ranked Map Pool rotation, featuring a fresh mix of maps and a new sheep spawn distribution. This update adds new maps to the pool alongside returning favorites. We’re looking forward to seeing how these additions and balance changes shape the ranked ladder. **1v1 Ranked Map Pool ** - Dry Arabia - Sunkenlands - Rocky River - King of the Hill - Archipelago - Waterholes - Relic River - Wasteland - Hill and Dale **Team Ranked Map Pool ** - Dry Arabia - Rocky River - Sunkenlands - Forts - Archipelago - African Waters - Gorge - West Lake - Hedgemaze > > ##### New Map Spotlight - Coming with Yue Fei's Legacy DLC We’re thrilled to be **releasing four new maps alongside _Yue Fei’s Legacy_ on May 7th**, some of which will be included in ranked pools. You can find more details on each map below. [table noborder=1]**Ascen _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/497226756796711889]_ ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.4.8719 - Date: 2026-03-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/512984285527933989 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-512984285527933989 Hello again, _Age IV_ players! We’ve got a few changes rolling out with this patch, including a fix for an exploit involving the Golden Horde, extending the dates of our current Ranked Season and event, as well as some exciting improvements to Caster Mode. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-4-8719/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 15.4.8719◆ ` --- > ##### Season Twelve ##### Ranked Season and Events Update We’re** extending** Ranked Season Twelve and the ‘Something in the Water’ event from April 2nd to May 6th! These changes will be reflected in-game soon, but **we wanted to give an early heads up.** Make sure to plan in time to climb the ladder and get your rewards. ##### Something in the Water The relaxing waves have brought back old friends but with new rewards! They might be monsters, but you’ll be the one sinking your teeth into the challenges while you take on the competition. **Improvements to the Map Monsters mode: ** - Improved spawn logic for the monsters preventing them from spawning in inaccessible locations. - Monster discovery results in the monster despawning with a visual effect. **Login NOW through May 6th at 10:00am PT (1:00pm ET / 18:00 UTC) through April 2nd at 10:00AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC) to claim your bounty! ** > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-4-8719/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.3.8338 - Date: 2026-02-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/540003346670420653 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-540003346670420653 Happy New Year, _Age IV_ players! 2026 is going to be another big year for _Age of Empires IV_, and we look forward to sharing more details in the future about the[ two DLCs](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/whats-coming-in-2026-for-age-of-empires-and-age-of-mythology/) we announced late last year. For now, we wanted to start the year off with some additional bug fixes and balance changes, as well as follow-up with a bulk reward of Perk Points for players who may have lost Perk Points from Masteries after the initial release of _Dynasties of the East_. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-3-8338/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 15.3.8338◆ ` --- > ##### Season Twelve ##### Next Event: Something in the Water The relaxing waves have brought back old friends but with new rewards! They might be monsters, but you’ll be the one sinking your teeth into the challenges while you take on the competition. **Improvements to the Map Monsters mode: ** - Improved spawn logic for the monsters preventing them from spawning in inaccessible locations. - Monster discovery results in the monster despawning with a visual effect. **Login February 6th at 10:00am PT (1:00pm ET / 18:00 UTC) through April 2nd at 10:00AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UTC) to claim your bounty! ** ##### Map Pool Rotation We are excited to roll out the second mid-season map pool update of the season, bringing several classic favorites into rotation while refreshing a few maps that have been in the pool for a while. This rotation includes rotations across both Solo Ranked and Team Ranked! **1v1 Ranked Map Pool ** - King of The Hill –> Socotra - Ancient Spires –> Confluence - Relic River –> Rocky River - Ocean Gateway –> Baltic - Sunkenlands –> Prairie **Team Ranked Map Pool ** - Mountain Clearing –> Hedgemaze - Lake Side –> Mongolian Heights - Canyon –> Canal - Waterholes –> Forest Ponds - Prairie –> Himeyama **General Map Updates** - Nomadic Ridges & Nomadic Tarns removed from the Quickmatch FFA map pool. - Number of map downvotes in Quickmatch increased from 15 to 25. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-3-8338/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.2.7380 - Date: 2025-12-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/599669707226744563 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-599669707226744563 Happy December to our _Age of Empires IV_ community! 2025 has been an exciting year for _Age IV_ – filled with updates, patches, our launch on PlayStation 5, as well as the releases of _Knights of Cross and Rose_ and _Dynasties of the East_ – and we can’t wait to see you in 2026! Before we start prepping for the New Year, however, we wanted to deliver on some important bug fixes and balance changes, many of which impact content newly introduced in _Dynasties of the East_. This patch brings additional fixes to issues resulting in lost Perk Points, changes to our Ranked Map Pool, and adjustments to units like the Torguud, Worker Elephant, and Healer Elephant. > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-2-7380/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 15.2.7380◆ ` --- > ##### Season Twelve --- ##### Ranked Season and Events Update ##### Season’s Feast This event is full of gifts to celebrate the Season! We have many challenges and rewards to customize your profile to match the season of giving. Keep your eyes on the battlefield and see how many gifts you can find. **Login between December 5th at 10:00am PT (1:00pm ET / 18:00 UTC) and February 5th to share in the season’s festivities! ** In addition, we have made several improvements to the Season’s Feast game mode: - Improved spawn logic for the gift boxes so that they are not spawning in inaccessible locations and to maintain balance. - Improved spawn logic for the gift boxes so that they are not spawning in inaccessible locations and to maintain balance. - Gift boxes can be easily located with the new visual indicator. - Season’s Feast’s rewards that spawn in water can now be picked up. See the presents fall from above, find and collect them all over the map. ##### Map Pool Rotation We’re excited to roll out a mid-season map pool update, bringing several iconic maps back into play. This rotation aims to refresh the experience while keeping the pool structure balanced. We hope you enjoy revisiting these classic maps and exploring how they shape up in the current meta. **1v1 Ranked Map Pool ** - Craters –> King of The Hill - Golden Heights –> Ancient Spires - Flankwoods –> High View - Boulder Bay –> Four Lakes **Team Ranked Map Pool ** - Craters –> Mountain Clearing - Continental –> Lake Side - Hidden Valley –> Lipany - Ocean Gateway –> Waterholes > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-2-7380/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > > ##### Patch 15.2.7445 Thank you to everyone who reported performance decreases following our release last week. Today we're releasing a new build, which should remedy the performance drops you're seeing when selecting larger numbers of units. Those of you _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/599669707226744563]_ ### Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 15.1.7149 - Date: 2025-11-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/570395033724782599 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-570395033724782599 Hello, and thank you to everyone for all the excitement this last week with the launch of _Dynasties of the East_! We’re keeping a close eye on your feedback and are preparing for a larger upcoming patch to address balance concerns, map pool updates and more; however, there were a few fixes we wanted to roll out faster to maintain stability and ensure you can continue enjoying all the new content. > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-1-7149/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 15.1.7149◆ ` --- > ##### The Crucible - Fixed an issue where earned Perk Points would be lost after leaving and relaunching _Age of Empires IV_. > _Note: We are still investigating reports of specific instances where Masteries do not complete as expected, or do not reward the correct number of Perk Points. _ > ##### UX/UI & Menus - Fixed an issue where pressing “R1” or “L1” on the Options menu wasn’t always detected on PlayStation 5. - Fixed many occurrences of the main menu stuttering and blocking input when certain USB devices are plugged into the system. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-15-1-7149/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.1.7064 - Date: 2025-11-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/577149885755688423 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-577149885755688423 We’ve been keeping an eye on your feedback as we’ve been heading into the launch of the _Dynasties of the East_ expansion on all platforms. We’re rolling out a small patch today that includes some crash fixes, as well as some fixes for known issues. > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Update 15.1.7064◆ ` --- > ##### UX/UI & Menus (Console) - The “UI Narration” setting no longer resets to default after relaunching the game. If you’re disabling the narrator, you should only have to do so once now. - Fixed an issue where several in-game settings would reset to default after launching the game in offline mode. ##### General Changes & Bugfixes - Introduced fixes for two of our top crashes to improve stability, including: - Fixed an issue that caused the game to crash when accessing old Match History. - Fixed an issue that could lead to a crash on launch. - Fixed an issue where some map textures were missing or showing up incorrectly on certain maps and biomes on Xbox One consoles. ##### Investigation **Known Issues** Please note that we are aware of and reviewing other known issues, which can be found at [Age of Empires IV Known Issues & Solutions – Age of Empires Support](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Age-of-Empires-IV-Known-Issues-Solutions). We wanted to highlight two known issues along with workarounds here: - Options menu does not recognize L1 or R1 button presses when navigating through menus. - **Workaround:** You can double press the L1 or R1 button to continue navigation as planned. - If you’re still experiencing a crash on launch on Steam following this update, please reach out to support and attempt to download **Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2022** from the Visual Studio website. You can find other steps to try here: [The game crashes shortly after it launches or when trying to start a game – Age of Empires Support](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048536912-The-game-crashes-shortly-after-it-launches-or-when-trying-to-start-a-game) Your reports continue being crucial to our prioritization and implementation of fixes and features in the game. [Keep them coming!](https://forums.ageofempires.com/) For other known issues, please visit [this page](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Known-Issues-Solutions) to see what’s being tracked! > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Season Twelve Update 15.1.6970 - Date: 2025-10-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/528735466048979521 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-528735466048979521 Today’s a huge day for _Age of Empires IV_! Not only are we starting a new Ranked Season, chock-full of exciting battles and seasonal events, but we’re also officially welcoming brand new players to the Age IV community with the start of our Early Access period on PlayStation 5. This update enables crossplay across all platforms, including those joining in for Early Access, and also brings with it AI improvements, a rework to the House of Lancaster’s Manors, plus additional updates made to our seasonal events approach, balance changes, and more. In the meantime, make sure you have your calendars marked for **November 4**, when players will first be able to test their mettle in [The Crucible](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/the-crucible-defend-your-wonder-in-age-of-empires-iv-dynasties-of-the-east/) and lead [four new formidable armies](https://www.ageofempires.com/games/age-of-empires-iv/dynasties-of-the-east/) in _Dynasties of the East_. > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-season-twelve-update-15-1-6970/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Update 15.1.6970◆ ` --- > ##### Season Twelve --- ##### Ranked Season and Events Update As we mentioned way back at the start of Season Eleven, we’re aware that our seasonal approach means you’ve had limited access to exciting game modes, maps and biomes, and events. With that in mind, starting with Season Twelve, we’ll be adjusting our approach to seasons. Moving forward you’ll see: - Seasonal content – such as game modes, maps and biomes – unlocked and made permanently available. We started this in Season Eleven with by making Map Monsters and Enchanted Grove permanently available, and we’re excited to share that with Season Twelve, you’ll be able to play as much of the Map Monsters, Full Moon and Season’s Feast game modes as you’d like in custom matches. Game modes will now come with a pre-selected biome for best experience. However, this can still be tweaked in the map options. - Rotating through events! In the past, events and the rewards that came with them were time-exclusive. Moving forward, we’ll be rotating through these fun and familiar events to ensure you’re able to collect the items you may have missed out on. **During Season Twelve, we’ll be bringing back a few classics meant to celebrate the season (both spooky and delightful) with Hallow’s Hearth, Season’s Feast and Something in the Water.** --- ##### Hallow’s Hearth – Event 1 The wolves are howling, and a chill wind can be heard whispering through the trees. Get ready for a spooktacular second edition of Hallow’s Hearth with terrifying treats and monstrously fun challenges! **Login between October 30th at 10:00AM PT (17:00 UTC) and December 4th to stake your claim. ** In addition, we have made several improvements to the Full Moon mode: - Added a new night atmosphere to the Full Moon game mode, to be transitioned to during the Moon Surge event. The atmosphere should transition back to the biome’s initial one after the event is over. - Werewolf unit name and description updated to be more accurate. - New werewolf spawning VFX have been added. It’s time to face a powerful enemy, the wolves roam the land, they have grown larger and more powerful than before. When the Moon is full, the wolv _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/528735466048979521]_ ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 14.1.5602 - Date: 2025-07-22 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/545615086071316542 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-545615086071316542 Greetings, _Age of Empires IV_ community! We hope you’re staying cool and hydrated this summer. We’re coming at you with a nice, refreshing new patch for the season! We are pretty happy with where gameplay is right now, so we aren’t going to be introducing a ton of new balance changes. That said, we’re always eager to iron out those pesky bugs and issues that pop up! Plus, we’ve got a new event: Winds of Change. > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-14-1-5602/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 14.1.5602◆ ` --- > ##### Winds of Change Event The wilds bloom and wither, kings rise and fall, and time marches on – the Winds of Change spare nothing under the sun. Adapt to the battlefield and outwit the competition in Season Eleven’s newest event, Winds of Change! Push yourself to complete a fresh set of challenges, including several from the newly introduced Chaotic Climate game mode. **The Winds of Change seasonal event will start on July 30th. ** > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-14-1-5602/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Season Eleven Update Preview 14.0.4963 - Date: 2025-06-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/832716485248948069 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-832716485248948069 Hello _Age of Empires IV_ community and welcome to a shiny, new **Season Eleven update preview**! Coming next week, we’ve got lots of exciting things in store with a new event, updates to enemy AI, a bevy of balance changes and bugfixes, plus a fun new game mode! You can read all the details in the update below. > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-season-eleven-update-14-0-4963/) > > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Update 14.0.4963◆ ` --- > ##### Season Eleven Not all battles are taken through sheer might – some are won through keen eyes, smart trades, and meticulous attention to detail…claim your victory as the winds of trade bellow, and never let your enemies know your next move! It’s time to get the upper hand against your enemies with Season Eleven’s first event, **Trade Secrets**! **Starting today, June 26th, login to complete some fun challenges and prove your worth!** ##### Trade Secrets Event ##### New Seasonal Game Mode: Chaotic Climate! Introducing **New Seasonal Game Mode: Chaotic Climate**! Playable in skirmish and multiplayer, this game mode cycles through the four seasons, introducing unique global effects over time. View the current seasonal effect from the Town Center. Chaotic Climate will be available to play **today, June 26th!** ##### Ranked Season Eleven Updates Things are heating up this summer as the leaderboards are once more ablaze with worthy contenders! We’re kicking off Season Eleven with a series of rewards for both solo and team ranked. Bring things to a boil as you climb your way up the ranks – **Season Eleven begins on June 26th.** ##### Map Pool Rotation We’re back with another map pool rotation to kick off Season Eleven! Prove your skill and best your rivals on this fresh set of battlegrounds. **v1 Ranked Map Pool ** - Boulder Bay → Archipelago - Four Lakes → Canal - High View → Altai - Relic River → Rocky River - Lipany → Hill & Dale **Team Ranked Map Pool ** - Prairie → Hideout - Continental → African Waters - Mongolian Heights → Hedgemaze - Rugged → Nagari - Waterlanes → Relic River ##### Map Monsters Game Mode Returns We've also brought back an old favorite - the Map Monsters game mode! > > ##### AI Updates - AI players will now have increased defense for their or their allies’ wonders. - Hard AI and higher will now retreat in a more efficient manner. - Fixes for AI upgrades research: - Lettre de Change (Knights Templar) - Treasure Towers (Knights Templar) - Templar Brother (Knights Templar) - Cistercian Abbeys (Holy Roman Empire) - When playing Nomad mode, AI monarchs will now correctly path towards their corresponding Town Center in early game. - In early Nomad mode, vulnerable AI monarchs will now attempt to flee if attacked. - Holy Roman Empire AI players will now train Black Rider units. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-season-eleven-update-14-0-4963/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/832716485248948069]_ ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.2.4553 - Date: 2025-05-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/545608743298007140 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-545608743298007140 Hello once again, _Age of Empires IV_ fans! We’re back at it with another Season Ten patch that we’re excited to roll out. We appreciate your feedback and requests tremendously and are squashing a few pesky bugs that made their way into our latest patches. Plus, we’re rolling out our newest Seasonal Event, so read on for more details! We truly appreciate all your feedback—while we anticipate these tweaks will get things where we want them to be, we will continue to monitor player feedback and balance suggestions as the ranked season progresses! > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 13.2.4553◆ ` --- > ##### New Seasonal Event: Rise to Ruin Dynasties rise and fall, and all great kingdoms meet their demise with time. Dethrone your enemies and preserve your legacy in Season Ten’s final event, Rise to Ruin! Complete a series of all-new challenges to claim your rewards before the ranked season reaches its conclusion. Prepare for epic battles that will test your determination! **Rise to Ruin will begin on June 11th and will run through the remainder of the season.** > > ##### Map Pool Rotation We feel confident introducing our new maps directly to the Ranked Map pool! Test your mettle on this season’s new terrain and unique mechanics. **1v1 Ranked Map Pool ** - Migration → Boulder Bay - Lake Side → Four Lakes - Himeyama → Sunkenlands - Cliffside → Lipany **Team Ranked Map Pool ** - Danube River → Mongolian Heights - Shadow Lake → Continental - Volcanic Island → Waterholes - Wasteland → Rugged > > ##### General Changes & Bugfixes - General stability improvements. - Fixed a bug where attack move could not be queued when using a controller. - Fixed a bug where using Left Stick to focus selected units was not working when using a controller. - Fixed an issue where Gilded Crossbowmen, Crossbowmen with 10,000 Bolts, Janissaries, and Tower Elephant Archers after Howdahs had incorrect attack speed. > > ##### Investigation Your reports continue being crucial to our prioritization and implementation of fixes and features in the game. [Keep them coming!](https://forums.ageofempires.com/) Additionally, we are aware of ongoing reports of some players being unable to receive new rewards or change their profile items, as well as an issue causing some players to disconnect at certain points in game. This is a particularly high priority of ours, and we are investigating and making several changes on the back-end with the goal of resolving these issues. These changes will take time to implement and fully test, and we are targeting them for an early summer release. Thank you so much for the bug reports and your patience as we try to get to the bottom of this. For other known issues, please visit [this page](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Known-Issues-Solutions) to see what’s being tracked! > > ##### Coming Up… With Season Ten approaching its conclusion, we are gearing up for a whole bunch of fun stuff coming your way soon! Keep your eyes and ears open for new updates, patches, and announcements coming your way soon. > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, pl _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/545608743298007140]_ ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.1.4420 - Date: 2025-04-22 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/545606840882299304 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-545606840882299304 Greetings, _Age of Empires IV_ community! After rolling out the _Knights of Cross and Rose_ expansion and a hotfix patch for 13.0 (read (https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-13-0-4343/) for more info), we are pretty happy with where things are at. However, as we all know, there is always room for improvement! We’re back with some bugfixes, gameplay tweaks, and a new seasonal game mode for you to enjoy. > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-13-1-4420/) > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 13.1.4420◆ ` --- > ##### New Event and Game Mode Plant your flag into the battlefield and look down upon your enemies in Season Ten’s second event, Conquest! This event also introduces the (aptly named) Conqueror’s Cache game mode, where players will fight for dominance by seizing capture points across the map (details below). Guard your treasures and trophies with unwavering pride – after all, if you can’t have them, no one can - **starts April 29th!** ##### Conquest Event ##### New Game Mode: Conqueror’s Cache Battle for control in Season Ten’s new game mode! Fight for control over the Conqueror’s Cache and the Conqueror’s bounty. The longer you hold one, the more you’ll be rewarded! Over time, the hill will upgrade and provide stronger and more devastating rewards to unleash on your opposition. Be careful not to lose your hold on the cache, as having to take the point again will mean you’ll need to build up the hill’s level. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-patch-13-1-4420/) > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Patch 13.0.4343 - Date: 2025-04-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/507325609719890120 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-507325609719890120 Hi _Age of Empires IV_ community! We have heard your feedback regarding the variant civilizations released with _Age of Empires IV_ – _Knights of Cross and Rose_. It seems that the House of Lancaster hit the battlefield with a little too much muscle, so we are scaling back their power in today’s patch to get them to a more balanced state. We are also adjusting some of the Knights Templar’s numbers to redistribute their power more fairly. We truly appreciate all your feedback—while we anticipate these tweaks will get things where we want them to be, we will continue to monitor player feedback and balance suggestions as the ranked season progresses! > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://aoe.ms/AgeIV-SeasonTenPreview) > --- ` ##### ◆Patch 13.0.4343◆ ` --- > ##### General Changes & Bugfixes - Fixes potential crash in Agincourt Historical Battle. **Variant Civilization Changes** The following changes apply only to the variant versions of the classic civilizations. Variant civilizations share in many of the changes made to their parent civilization listed above. - Veteran Demilancer health decreased from 170 → 160. - Veteran Demilancer damage decreased from 10 → 9 (charge from 15 → 14). - Elite Demilancer health decreased from 240 → 200. - Elite Demilancer damage decreased from 18 → 14 (charge from 27 -> 21). - Billmen upgrade armor reduction effect decreased from -2/-2 → -1/-1. - Synchronized Shot damage decreased from 6/7/8 → 5/6/7 (Feudal/Veteran/Elite tiers). - Civilization Trait – Wool Industries additional gather rate from sheep decreased from 25% → 20%. - Manors: - Manor income decreased from 70 food and 45 wood → 60 food and 45 wood. - Open Field System upgrade cost increased from 150 wood and 350 gold → 200 wood and 400 gold. - Castle Lancaster: - Muster the Nobles cost increased from 150 food and 250 gold → 200 food and 300 gold. - Wynguard Palace: - Earl’s Retinue train time increased from 45 → 50 seconds - Gunpowder Contingent cost increased from 800 wood and 850 gold → 850 wood and 1050 gold. - Garrison Command train time increased from 25 → 30 seconds. - Serjeant health increased from 95 → 105. Veteran and Elite unchanged. - Heavy Spearman cost increased from 70 food and 30 gold → 80 food and 30 gold. - Pilgrims can no longer travel on Stone Walls. - Pilgrim Ship speed reduced from 1.5 → 1.0 ##### Investigation Your reports continue being crucial to our prioritization and implementation of fixes and features in the game. [Keep them coming!](https://forums.ageofempires.com/) For other known issues, please visit [this page](https://support.ageofempires.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408424670484-Known-Issues-Solutions) to see what’s being tracked! > > ##### :alertalert: **DISCLAIMER** This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence. For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our [social channels](https://twitter.com/ageofempires). > ### Age of Empires IV – Season Ten Update 13.0.4178 - Date: 2025-04-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/545604938652188673 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition/releases/steam-545604938652188673 Spring is officially here, and _Age of Empires IV_ is almost ready to blossom with a new ranked season! This update brings with it a fresh map pool and a bundle of balance changes, along with the kickoff of Ranked Season Ten. Be on the lookout for the Clash of Champions mini event, along with a unique new map feature. Alongside this update, we will be releasing the _Knights of Cross and Rose_ DLC across all platforms! Players can look forward to two new variant Civilizations, the valorous Knights Templar and the ever-capable House of Lancaster. Additionally, the DLC will contain the new Historical Battles game mode, ten unique maps, and new achievements. Check out the announcement (https://www.ageofempires.com/news/new_dlc-age-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose/), and from pre-order (https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-empires-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose-pre-order-now/), or read on for more details! > 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Official Forum](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iv/) 💬 **DISCUSS:** [ Steam Forum](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1466860/discussions/) 🗣 **JOIN:** [ Official Discord](https://discord.gg/ageofempires) > Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make _Age of Empires_ what it is today! —The _Age of Empires_ Team > Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. > > **This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!** [](https://aoe.ms/AgeIV-SeasonTenPreview) > --- ` ##### ◆Update 13.0.4178◆ ` --- > ##### DLC Spotlight: Knights of Cross and Rose We will be launching our Season Ten update alongside our newest expansion, _Knights of Cross and Rose_! This DLC features new variant civilizations for the French and English, as well as a new game mode and ten maps. ##### Variant Civilization: Knights Templar The Knights Templar are making their debut as a new variant civilization for the French. Founded with the goal to protect pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land, the Templars became renowned for their financial sophistication and defensive fortresses in the Levant. We aimed to highlight their cultural and military excellence through unique, highly flexible gameplay. The Knights Templar do not progress to the next age when a landmark is built, but rather age up with Town Centers. This allows them to select one of three **Templar Commanderies** per age, each providing their own set of powerful unique units and features. For example, players can select the **Kingdom of Poland** for a tanky Heavy Cavalry unit and a massive boost to Cavalry charge damage, or the **Knights Hospitaller** for a new Man-At-Arms variant and a civilization-wide boost to economic unit heath and healing received. This variant civilization foregoes the French’s standard Trade Economy trait in favor of the new **Pilgrimage** trait. Instead of relying on Traders for gold generation, the Knights Templar gain gold by sending Pilgrims to Sacred Sites. In addition to this, they also reveal all Sacred Sites at the start of the game, so be sure to use this extra intel to plan out your pilgrimages! This only scratches the surface of the many tricks the Knights Templar have up their sleeves, and we are beyond excited for _Knights of Cross and Rose_ players to maximize their potential. The Knights Templar’s creative, game-bending playstyle not only shakes up established gameplay norms, but brings the rich history of one of France’s most renowned military orders to life. ##### Variant Civilization: House of Lancaster Fearless combatants in the Wars of the Roses, the House of Lancaster established themselves as Europe’s most dominant military force after winning the famous battle of Agincourt against the French. The House of Lancaster variant civilization showcases the _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1466860/view/545604938652188673]_