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

Microsoft

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

  • Product nameAge of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Windows [Digital Code
  • Published byMicrosoft
  • ESRB age ratingT - Teen (Mild Blood, Mild Violence)
  • Game genreSimulation
  • Packaging typeDownload
  • Activation platformWindows
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 5,961 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Model name2WU-00040
Product nameAge of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Windows [Digital Code]
Product typeGame
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm
Software
Published byMicrosoft
ESRB age ratingT - Teen (Mild Blood, Mild Violence)
Game genreSimulation
Activation platformWindows

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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