Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Reveals PS5 Release Date
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Age of Empires IV Anniversary Edition is coming to PlayStation 5 on November 4, 2025.
- The PS5 release will include two new civilizations – Mali from West Africa and the Ottoman civilization – as well as eight new maps.
- For new players, Age of Empires IV offers a user-friendly experience with tutorials and a story mode for easier introduction to real-time strategy games.
- The PS5 launch will coincide with the release of the games next expansion, Dynasties of the East, and pre-orders are currently available on the PlayStation Store.
Age of Empires IV Anniversary Edition Expands to PS5 in November 2025 with New Content
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on November 4, 2025, a date confirmed in a Gamescom trailer. Developed by Relic Entertainment and World’s Edge, Age of Empires IV first debuted on PC on October 28, 2021, followed by its Xbox release on August 22, 2023. This Anniversary Edition for PS5 expands on the original game by adding two new civilizations—West Africa’s Mali and the Ottoman civilization—along with eight new maps. For players new to real-time strategy games, Age of Empires IV offers a user-friendly experience, featuring a tutorial system that teaches fundamental mechanics and a story mode for a smoother introduction. The game spans 500 years of history, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, and includes four campaigns with a total of 35 missions. The PS5 launch of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition will coincide with the release of the game’s next expansion, Dynasties of the East. Players can pre-order Age of Empires IV now on the PlayStation Store.
In Case You Missed It
For fans of real-time strategy games, there’s some exciting news on the horizon. Marcus Thompson over at Players for Life recently shared that Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition will be coming to PlayStation 5 this November 4th (2025-08-20). This eagerly anticipated release, developed by World’s Edge and Relic Entertainment, promises a rich historical experience with four campaigns featuring 35 missions across varied landscapes. With the inclusion of 10 different civilizations to command, strategy enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on this grand update to one of gaming’s classic series. Head over to Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition on PS5 in November to learn more and get ready to dive into the world of Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition!
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Age of Empires IV |
| Brief Summary | One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Released | October 28, 2021 |
| Genre | Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Relic Entertainment |
| Genre | Xbox Game Studios |
| Ratings | 77/100 (107 reviews) |
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