Age of Empires IV: Trebuchets, Tips, and a Toweringly Tall Guest

What can you do to celebrate the birth of a new era of a beloved video game franchise that is so loved worldwide? How can you ring the town bell? For some improvements, visit the blacksmith. You could book a castle to build a fully functional trebuchet and then use that to throw loads of other items. Add former World’s Strongest Man and star of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson a.k.a. The Mountain for good measure and we’re calling it a party!

We’re bringing Charleyy from the Xbox UK team to host our medieval madness during a can’t-miss broadcast event kicking off right now on the Xbox YouTube channel. We’ve also brought Tod’s Workshop, creator of incredible historical reproduction weapons and artifacts, on board to create our classic siege weapon. Our Trebuchet measures 18 feet high with a launching arms weighing in at 100kg (2220 lbs), and an operating range of 200 feet. Phwoar

Not to be outdone, our monumental special guest, The Mountain, who comes in at an impressive 6 feet 9 inches, will compete with Tod’s treb to see if man can beat machine. We’ll be firing armor, a sheep (plushie-form only; no animals will be harmed), and other amazing ammunition!

We must, of course, ensure Age of Empires IVShe will be joining us as a guest. MangoMel, an age streamer from the UK joins the team and shares her top tips to win for all ages. (Trebuchets also included). You can watch all of it on Xbox YouTube. Enjoy some thrilling fun against the background of Berkeley Castle in central UK.

Don’t forget that Age of Empires IVXbox Game Pass Ultimate for Windows PC is available to purchase at the Microsoft Store or Steam on Oct 28th.

Happy trebbing!

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Pre-order Age of Empires IV now and get the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition “Dawn of the Dukes” expansion as a free bonus in August 2021*.

Age of Empires IV brings back one of the best real-time strategy game, placing you in the heart of historical battles that changed the course of history. Age of Empires 4 brings a refined real-time strategy experience to the next generation. It offers both new and familiar ways to grow your empire over vast landscapes.

Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. You will need to build cities and manage your resources to lead troops in battle at sea. There are 35 missions to choose from that cover 500 years worth of history, starting with the Dark Ages and ending with the Renaissance.

Choose Your Path to Greatness with Historical Figures – Live the adventures of Joan of Arc in her quest to defeat the English, or command mighty Mongol troops as Genghis Khan in his conquest across Asia. The choice is yours – and every decision you make will determine the outcome of history.

Customize Your Game with Mods – Available in Early 2022, play how you want with user generated content tools for custom games.

Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or spectate with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes.

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 Story Mode designed for first time players to help achieve easy setup and success, yet is challenging enough for veteran players with new game mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques.

*Expansion bonus requires Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition game, sold separately. Pre-orders accepted via Steam, Microsoft Store and other participating retailers Downloading content requires broadband internet. See retailer for details.