January Patch
January Patch
- The upcoming January patch will focus on pointed balance changes and bug fixes across a variety of civilizations with the goal of addressing some of the most critical issues faced by each.
- We’re addressing a sampling of high-profile player feedback related to the Mongol civilization and Fire Lancer unit feeling overpowered, as well as resolving several Delhi Sultanate bugs to ensure the civilization’s distinct mechanics shine through.
You can tune in for a stream next week where the development team will talk in more depth on the purpose behind each change! Make sure to Keep an eye on our official Age social channels for timing.
- We’re excited to share the January Patch with you very soon, and even more importantly, we look forward to reading through your feedback as we continue to balance the game.
- As you may already know from the Age IV Community Roadmap, we have a big update planned for the spring, and we’re also looking to introduce other improvements in the short term with a patch planned for February!
1v1 Ranked Seasons Closed Beta
1v1 Ranked Seasons Closed Beta
- If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Age players are eager to demonstrate their skills in battle!
- This spring, we’ll be introducing 1v1 Ranked Seasons, which will allow you to compete against other players and advance through ranked divisions to receive exclusive rewards.
- While ranked play has long been a component of Age games, Age of Empires IV will be the first title to introduce structured seasons and we expect this tradition to only grow.
- As we start out, we’ll be implementing Ranked Seasons for 1v1 matches, but we look forward to growing our offerings as we hear more of what you want!
Be one of the first to try out 1v1 Ranked Seasons and help us prepare to launch this feature by joining the Ranked Seasons Closed Preview next week from January 20th to 28th! To prepare for this, you only need to complete a few quick steps:
- Sign up as an Age Insider.
- Confirm your communication preferences.
- Ensure your DxDiag is uploaded (This is a good step to check even if you have a pre-existing account!).
- Wait to hear from us by email with access steps and instructions on how to best provide feedback and bug reports.
- Note: We will provide you with an access key for the Age of Empires IV beta product, which will be used to download and launch this preview.
- Note: This opportunity is best suited for players who enjoy the Ranked game mode; however, if you’re interested in trying Ranked and helping us prepare for its release, your time and effort are appreciated!
Whether you’re preparing for the patch and planning to stick to the live game or looking to join us in our first ever post-release preview, we can’t wait to hear from you!