With no large reveal trailer, the primary main DLC for Age of Empires 4 was lately revealed. That is what is understood about it up to now.
Curious! Whereas solely a trailer for the console model of Age of Empires 4 was proven on the massive stage of Opening Night time Stay, Relic has now truly comparatively unceremoniously introduced the primary actually large enlargement for Age of Empires 4 known as The Rise of the Sultans
Two years after the discharge of the real-time technique recreation, AoE 4 will thus obtain its first DLC, which is not going to solely be paid for, however may additionally introduce a totally new marketing campaign. Not many particulars have been introduced but, however there’s speak of the most important enlargement but and there are even screenshots that reveal slightly extra.
That is all in The Rise of the Sultans
As talked about, a lot of the content material talked about right here remains to be estimates at this level, as none of it has been formally marketed. Nevertheless, based mostly on the screenshots, the likelihood is sort of excessive that we are going to be proper on this case.
A brand new marketing campaign
The screenshot above might be from the marketing campaign, though it will be relatively uncommon. In the primary recreation, AoE 4 nonetheless relied on documentary cutscenes. It’s at the moment anticipated that the Abbasids will obtain their very own marketing campaign right here and that France, England and the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation may also seem.
New factions
with the Anniversary Replace a 12 months in the past, the Ottomans and the Malians got here into the sport without cost. Some consultants even speculate that there might be three to prime the sooner replace – however there aren’t any actual indications of this. These might be the brand new factions:
- Japan: Sure, sounds unusual, because the DLC is definitely about sultans. However the Japanese faction is already pretty much as good as sure. The screenshot above clearly exhibits buildings and models with Japanese aptitude.
- One thing Center Japanese: We will’t think about this DLC with no new faction from the Center East. Truly, the Abbasids exist already within the recreation. A sizzling candidate on this case would nonetheless be the Byzantine Empire, which many followers would have appreciated to see at launch.
New unit skins
Based on all appearances, Age of Empires 4 may also obtain its first skins for its models with the brand new DLC. The screenshots present some acquainted troops of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, however wearing new clothes. Be aware the knights on the backside and the landsknechts within the center. The crusader robes on the backside proper of the second screenshot additionally point out this.
New Maps
New maps for the multiplayer of Age of Empires 4 additionally appear believable. In all probability maps which are simply within the Center Japanese space and even in Japan if that turns into a brand new faction. Nevertheless, it’s unlikely that these new maps will likely be bought as a part of the DLC. We relatively count on a free replace to be launched alongside.
Value and Launch
What the enlargement will value and when it is going to be launched remains to be fully unclear. Up to now, there is no such thing as a paid DLC of this type, so we don’t know what precisely Relic has in thoughts right here. However the truth that the enlargement has its personal Steam web page exhibits that it is going to be paid for.
There’s additionally no phrase but on the discharge date. However we predict it is extremely seemingly that Rise of the Sultans will likely be launched this 12 months.
Now it’s your flip! What’s your opinion on this new announcement? Have you ever been eager for an enlargement for Age of Empires 4 and have your expectations been met? Is the DLC proper up your alley or would you’ve gotten most well-liked a unique focus? Which factions do you assume are in it? Drop it within the feedback
