[2022] Age of Empires IV — Patch 11963

Patch 11963 is releasing later this week, and we’re here to provide a preview of what’s to come for Age of Empires IV!

For Patch 11963, we’re continuing to hone in on tighter win rates across the range of possible civilization match-ups and making changes to complement some of the updates introduced earlier in the month.   With every new patch, we make sure to observe the reaction and response to the changes made – including how they impact critical data like selection and win rates, and how our community responds to them in our social channels!

What we noticed after our last patch is that the changes made to siege may have overly impacted the Chinese, as a result we’re making some changes this time around to provide the Chinese new strategic options.  Additionally, we’re looking to slow down the early game of the Mongols and Delhi Sultanate by tuning starting resources, research bonuses and more.  We believe these changes will increase your arsenal of gameplay choices moving forward.

You can find details on these changes and more below!  

NOTE: Upon updating to this patch, you will no longer be able to utilize replays from previous updates. At times, saves will also be impacted, though we’ve taken additional steps to ensure your campaign saves are not impacted by this particular update. Skirmish saves from the previous patch are impacted and will no longer be accessible after you update.

Editor’s Note: The Patch is now live! See below to how to update your client on either the Microsoft Store or Steam.

Download on the Microsoft Store

Remember that you’ll need to update your game in the Microsoft Store:

• Open the Microsoft Store.
• Click the [ ∙ ∙ ∙ ] symbol next to your profile picture.
• Select Downloads and updates.
• Press the Get updates button to automatically detect, download, and install the latest changes to your game!
• Open the game. Under settings, in the upper right hand corner it should show you on Build 5.0.11963.0

If you are unable to launch the game after downloading the update, make sure you add (or re-add) the Age of Empires IV client or folder as an exception to your firewall and antivirus program.

That’s it; you’re ready to play!

Download on Steam Remember that you’ll need to update your game in Steam:

• Open Steam.
• Click on Library to see your games list.
• Click Downloads at the bottom of the Library window.
• [If the new build does not download automatically,] click the Download Now button to manually download the new update.
• Open the game. Under settings, in the upper right hand corner it should show you on Build 5.0.11963.0

That’s it; you’re ready to play!