Age of Empires IV
About this game
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.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | CPU with AVX support required
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 520 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
- Processor: 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Common fixes for game issues
Haven't found a fix in the Bugs & solutions section above? These general steps often resolve crashes, freezes, and performance issues.
Update graphics drivers
Install the latest GPU drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. Outdated drivers are a leading cause of crashes and visual glitches.
Verify game files
Use your launcher's "Verify integrity" option to repair missing or corrupted game files.
Run as administrator
Right-click the game executable and choose "Run as administrator" to fix permission-related launch or save issues.
Disable background apps
Turn off overlays and close heavy background apps to free RAM and reduce conflicts.