# Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.4.8719

- Product: Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/age-of-empires-iv-anniversary-edition)
- Vendor: World's Edge
- 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/2026-03-04-age-of-empires-iv-patch-15.4.8719

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- **fixed** — Fixed an exploit involving the Golden Horde
- **changed** — Extended Ranked Season Twelve from April 2nd to May 6th
- **changed** — Extended the 'Something in the Water' event from April 2nd to May 6th
- **changed** — Improved spawn logic for monsters in Map Monsters mode to prevent them from spawning in inaccessible locations
- **changed** — Monster discovery now results in the monster despawning with a visual effect
- **changed** — Improved Caster Mode

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/)

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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.

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##### 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! **

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> **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/)

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##### :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).

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