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Digital code card for Age of Empires IV Anniversary Edition on Windows

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Microsoft 2WU-00040 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition downloadable game

SKU CH-6QTD-YQSJP MPN 2WU-00040

A downloadable real-time strategy game with ten civilisations and a Teen ESRB rating

  • NameAge of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Windows [Digital Code
  • PublisherMicrosoft
  • TypeGame
  • ESRB RatingT - Teen (Mild Blood, Mild Violence)
  • GenreSimulation
  • PackagingDownload
  • Play through 10 civilisations spanning medieval history
  • Runs on Windows 10 with DirectX 12
  • Minimum 8 GB RAM and 60 GB storage required
  • Recommended specs include 16 GB RAM and 4 GB VRAM
  • ESRB Teen rating for mild blood and violence

What this product is

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is a downloadable real-time strategy game published by Microsoft for Windows. The digital code unlocks the base game plus the first year of updates and additional content, letting you command 10 historical civilisations across campaigns and multiplayer matches.

What to check before ordering

Your PC must run Windows 10 version 1607 or later with DirectX 12 support. Minimum specifications call for an Intel i5 4460 at 2.7Ghz or AMD FX-6300, a GTX 750 or Radeon R7 260X with 2GB VRAM, 8GB RAM and 60GB storage. Recommended specs ask for an Intel i5 4690 at 3.5Ghz or AMD FX-8350, a GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290X with 4GB VRAM, and 16GB RAM.

Who this suits

Players who enjoy historical strategy and want the complete first-year package in a single download will appreciate the Anniversary Edition. Buyers whose systems fall below the minimum CPU, GPU or RAM requirements, or who need a version that runs on operating systems other than Windows, should look at something else.

Highlights

  • Play through 10 civilisations spanning medieval history
  • Runs on Windows 10 with DirectX 12
  • Minimum 8 GB RAM and 60 GB storage required
  • Recommended specs include 16 GB RAM and 4 GB VRAM
  • ESRB Teen rating for mild blood and violence

Specifications

NameAge of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Windows [Digital Code]
PublisherMicrosoft
Model2WU-00040
TypeGame
ESRB RatingT - Teen (Mild Blood, Mild Violence)
GenreSimulation
PackagingDownload
DRMWindows
System RequirementsMin Specs
Operating System: Windows 10 (v. 1607)
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
CPU – AMD: AMD FX-6300
CPU – Intel: i5 4460 @ 2.7Ghz
GPU – AMD: Radeon R7 260X
GPU – Intel: Nvidia GTX 750
VRAM: 2GB
RAM: 8GB
HDD: 60GB
Recommended Specs
Operating System: Windows 10 (v. 1607)
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
CPU – AMD: AMD FX-8350
CPU – Intel: i5 4690 @ 3.5Ghz
GPU – AMD: Radeon R9 290X
GPU – Intel: Geforce 970
VRAM: 4GB
RAM: 16GB
HDD: 60GB ‍👉Check gaming pc with Windows 11 Pro
FeatureCelebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more 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: Anniversary Edition brings an evolved real-time strategy game to the next level in this celebratory new version that includes a host of free new content such as brand-new civilizations
Feature 2Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 10 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance.
An Age for All Players – Age of Empires IV is an inviting experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a Campaign
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What comes with the digital code for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition and do I need to buy anything else?

The product is a digital download code for Windows; no physical media or additional purchases are required to install and play the base game.

Should I choose the minimum or recommended specifications for my Windows 10 (v. 1607) PC?

Minimum specs need an i5 4460 @ 2.7Ghz or AMD FX-6300, GTX 750 or Radeon R7 260X, 2GB VRAM, 8GB RAM and 60GB HDD; recommended specs need an i5 4690 @ 3.5Ghz or AMD FX-8350, Geforce 970 or Radeon R9 290X, 4GB VRAM and 16GB RAM.

How will the 60GB install size and DirectX 12 requirement affect my machine?

The game requires 60GB of storage and DirectX 12 on Windows 10 (v. 1607); meeting the recommended CPU, GPU, VRAM and RAM targets will deliver smoother performance in large battles.

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