Ensure your computer meets these official specifications from Age of Empires Support : Minimum Requirement Recommended Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processor Intel Core i5-6300U / AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Memory Graphics Intel HD 520 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Nvidia GeForce 970 / AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB VRAM) DirectX Version 12 Version 12 Storage 50 GB available space 50 GB available space Note: A CPU with AVX support is strictly required. Quick Start Tips for Beginners

: You can win by destroying all enemy Landmarks, capturing all Sacred Sites, or building and defending a Wonder.

: Recommended for beginners as their mechanics are similar to traditional RTS games.

Ensure you are signed in to the account that owns the game or has an active Game Pass subscription . Search for "Age of Empires IV" and select . Redeeming a Key :

If you purchased a code from a third-party retailer, redeem it at redeem.microsoft.com for the Microsoft version or via for the Steam version. PC System Requirements

: Never stop producing villagers until you reach roughly 120 economic units to maintain a strong economy.