December 9, 2025
As we head in direction of the shut of one other yr, we’re reflecting on 12 months of expansions, updates, gameplay moments, esports and we’re celebrating you – our gamers. 2025 has been essentially the most content-rich yr in franchise historical past: From launching 6 expansions throughout 3 video games, to bringing titles to PlayStation 5, changing into the Louvre’s first gaming accomplice, and assembly gamers at Gamescom with three playable demos — this yr was all about leveling up collectively.
We’ve not solely grown in content material but additionally in gamers, rising to greater than 70 million world wide.
Let’s take a more in-depth have a look at what you helped carry to life in 2025:
Immortal Pillars and Heavenly Spear expanded the tales of Age of Mythology: Retold – introducing new Chinese language and Japanese pantheons, progressive fantasy models, new epic campaigns, and 13 new maps.
Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East added new civs, recreation modes, maps, and biomes to Age of Empires IV. We’ve additionally been thrilled to see how a lot enjoyable you’ve been having with the brand new Crucible mode. Have you ever spawned a pink sheep but?
We made historical past – actually – by changing into the first gaming accomplice of the Louvre museum in Paris. We are going to perpetually be honored to have had the chance to work with them to share the tales of the Mamluk Dynasty.
Whereas we plan to take an finish of yr relaxation, we’re already equipped for 2026. Right here’s a preview of what you possibly can count on within the first half of subsequent yr from the Age of Empires and Age of Mythology franchises. We stay, as ever, grateful for the love and assist you present these video games that all of us care for thus deeply.
Purple Bull Wololo: Londinium is the Largest Wololo But, Coming in 2026
Final week, on December third, we launched tickets for Purple Bull Wololo: Londinium, happening in London, April 1st via sixth, 2026. Shifting from castles to the town, will probably be the largest Wololo but, with the grand last taking on the long-lasting Royal Albert Corridor. We couldn’t be extra excited!
We’ll be bringing Age of Empires II: Definitive Version and Age of Empires IV to the British capital in type. The playoffs will happen at Leicester Sq.’s ODEON Luxe, the setting for numerous glamorous film premieres, and now the placement for fierce Age of Empires competitors.
For all the knowledge you’ll want, plus hyperlinks to safe your tickets, head to the Purple Bull web site.
The in-game ladder for Age of Empires II: Definitive Version will begin January 2nd, 2026. For these of you who dream of taking a coveted place on the prime, higher get training!
With only a few months to go earlier than the occasion, we’ll proceed revealing extra particulars over the approaching months, and letting you realize how one can get entangled.
Playoff and Grand Finals tickets are presently bought out however could grow to be out there in restricted portions if refunded tickets are launched again into the pool. For ticket availability, please verify the ticketing websites often and be part of the Purple Bull Wololo Discord for the most recent updates!
Don’t Wait! Get Your Purple Bull Wololo: Londinium Tickets
Some tickets could grow to be out there if some are refunded, with restricted availability.
Age of Mythology Retold Expands Additional in 2026
Legends have expanded, heroes have risen and fallen, and you’ve taken on new challenges in 2025 in Age of Mythology: Retold. We’ve cherished seeing your ardour for the sport and your creativity in mod creation, photograph mode and extra.
With the launch of Heavenly Spear in September, we reached the top of the promised providing outlined for our Premium Version. We knew this left lots of you questioning what could be subsequent for the sport and we’re excited to disclose what you’ll be capable of get your palms on in 2026.
You’ll be capable of personal 4 new mythic releases, with the Growth Move content material, culminating within the launch of the sport’s most formidable enlargement, that includes the massively requested Aztec pantheon!
Purchase the Growth Move and benefit from the subsequent 4 releases robotically on their respective launch dates - no separate purchases, no ready. As an Growth Move holder, you’ll obtain unique rewards, premium worth, and mythic selection throughout 4 epic additions.
Pre-order will begin on December 18th with a 15% low cost operating till the primary merchandise releases.
Included Mythic Releases:
1. New Gods Pack: Demeter – Turn out to be a Drive of Nature Command the ability of the harvest goddess herself. Unleash new god powers and fantasy models that reshape the battlefield and bend the desire of nature to your technique.
2. Final Fan Pack – A Golden Mark of Help Present your devotion to Age of Mythology: Retold with this supporter-themed assortment. Adorn your temples and city facilities with shimmering gold, show distinctive pantheon icons, and stand out as one of many trustworthy.
3. Blood & Bones Pack – Magnificence in Battle Witness warfare like by no means earlier than. This visible overhaul introduces dynamic blood programs, prismatic essence for fantasy models, and evolving transitions that make every skirmish really feel visceral and alive – unique to Growth Move house owners
4. Obsidian Mirror – Rise of the Aztec Gods The centerpiece of the Growth Move. One of the vital requested pantheons in franchise historical past lastly ascends. Enter the world of the Aztec gods in a sweeping 12-mission marketing campaign that spans continents and celestial realms. Wield divine monsters, name upon gods like Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl, and lead your civilization via an period of obsidian fireplace and sacrifice. That is greater than an add-on - it’s a full-scale enlargement introducing a wholly new tradition, pantheon, and divine playstyle.
Once more, pre-orders begin on December 18th, make certain you’re following the Age of Mythology channels to make sure you don’t miss additional information and divulges!
For the most recent updates and bulletins, please go to our social channels!
Age of Empires Cellular: PC Version Launches Early 2026
Earlier this yr we introduced that we’ll be bringing Age of Empires Cellular to PC and in the present day we’re excited to say there’s not lengthy to attend. Age of Empires Cellular: PC Version will arrive on Steam and Home windows Retailer in early 2026.
The sport has been out there on Google Play and Apple App Retailer since October 2024 and has seen hundreds of thousands of gamers from world wide construct their kingdoms, taken half in huge battles to manage the map and earned rewards in in-game occasions.
Now optimized for PC, gamers can expertise the sport with mouse management, full keyboard navigation, refined UI and enhanced 4K visuals. Seamless Crossplay will permit gamers who’ve began on cellular to swap between their cellphone, pill and/or PC with ease.
Age of Empires Cellular: PC Version combines acquainted Age of Empires Cellular components with an optimized PC expertise.
To make sure you’re able to go when the sport launches in early 2026, wishlist now on Steam and Home windows Retailer and comply with the Age of Empires Cellular group channels to remain within the loop.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Version is Heading to South America in February 2026
We’re thrilled to announce the subsequent enlargement for Age of Empires II: Definitive Version – The Final Chieftains! Launching in February 2026, this thrilling new chapter dives into medieval South America, the place historical past and folklore mix to current an epic narrative, dramatic battle, and our latest exploration of the historical world!
The Final Chieftains introduces three new civilizations, all of them for play in Ranked, and every with their very own distinctive models, and applied sciences. In addition to a brand new shared structure for the Mapuche, Muisca, and the Tupi! Problem your folks in Skirmish matches or battle your means throughout South America with three new Campaigns, commanding the forces of people heroes resembling Lautaro, Pacanchique, and Arariboia. These Campaigns function memorable moments and characters just like the berserker Galvarino, or Nicolas Durand the swashbuckling adventurer. The Muisca marketing campaign may even be performed from two distinctive views, relying on whether or not you determine to serve the noble Nemequene or the grasping Quemuenchatocha.
Whether or not you’re a passionate historian, an admirer of compelling storytelling, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all the above – The Final Chieftains guarantees numerous hours of pleasure throughout Marketing campaign and Multiplayer.
This newest enlargement will probably be out there for pre-order in January, and we’ll have extra data to share then. So you don’t have to attend, right here’s an unique first look.
Age of Empires IV Brings Two New Expansions in 2026
After the massive successes of Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East this yr, we’re excited to share what’s subsequent for Age of Empires IV.
In 2026 we’ll be delivering two new expansions. The primary, releasing in Spring, will function a sweeping story impressed by Chinese language historical past, informed by way of a brand new marketing campaign. Later within the yr, we’ll carry one more enlargement, introducing two new base civilizations – together with The Vikings, which we all know you’ve been asking for – and constructing on our content material providing for The Crucible!
We’ve heard your suggestions round co-op missions for Crucible and that is one thing the crew is wanting into alongside their work on the 2 2026 expansions. We don’t have specifics to share simply but when it comes to timeline, however we’re extremely pleased to see your response to the brand new mode and excited to increase on it sooner or later.
Thank you for a record-setting yr in 2025 – your ardour and pleasure have made Dynasties of the East the Age of Empires franchise’s fastest-selling enlargement pre-order but! We look ahead to taking the sport in additional new instructions and increasing on how one can play in 2026.
Thanks for all of your assist in 2025. We’re excited for what 2026 will carry. We’ll have extra data to share on what’s to come so make sure that you’re following our official channels to remain updated!
