Age of Empires 4 will soon be available, but there are always some kinds of info that players would like to know about before launch, such as factions. Here, we will talk about factions and multiplayer.
In strategy games, especially those that allow you to pick your side, it's important to have a prior knowledge of each dynasties. Age of Empires 4 will feature 8 different dynasties at launch, and each one of them excels in a certain area.
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For example, the Abbasid Dynasty allow you to progress much faster and get access to camel archer units. On the other hand, The Delhi Sultanate uses elephants as Siege Engines to destroy the opponent walls. On the other hand, England has powerful knights that could give you an advantage in melee battles.
Age of Empires 4 Factions
- Abbasid Dynasty
- The Delhi Sultanate
- Holy Roman Empire
- England
- France
- Mongols
- Rus
- Chinese
Among the 8 kingdoms above, four have their dedicated campaign story, including Mongols, Rus, England, and France. England's campaign covers the rise of the Normans dynasty and France's campaign is all about Hundred Years' War.
Does Age of Empires 4 Feature Multiplayer?
Yes. Age of Empires 4 features a multiplayer mode, through which you can join other matches or become a host and ask your friends or random people to join your Skirmish game.
If you need more in-depth information on Age of Empires 4 and how it manages to improve the series and become the best entry of the franchise, you can check out my review of the game here.
Age of Empires 4 will be available on PC on October 28 through Steam and Microsoft Store. The Xbox Game Pass subscribers on PC can play it for free at launch.