After 16 years, the next installment in the Age of Empires franchise is here. We're here to make sure that on launch day, you don't have to wait a second longer than you have to to start your Middle Age conquest.
If you're looking to pre-load Age of Empires IV, the first step is to pre-order the game through one of the platforms where it is set to release: Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft Store. Once you've preordered the game, the next steps will be based on what platform you are using.
Steam
Once you pre-order, you will be able to see the game in your Steam library, but you won't be able to access it. Once the release date gets closer, you can open Age Of Empires IV in your Steam library and instead of the "Install" button, you will find an option to pre-load the game.
Xbox Game Pass/Microsoft Store
On Game Pass, go to the Microsoft Store. Then search for Age of Empires IV, and on the game's page you will find an option to install. Click the Install button and the game should be ready to play at launch.
To buy the game, this is the same page you will go if you are not a Game Pass subscriber. If you are a member of Game Pass, you will simply click the install button (this will not purchase the game) and if you are not, you will use the menu options below to purchase, and then you will be given access to install.
There is no news on when exactly the player will have the opportunity to begin their pre-load of Age of Empires IV, but these steps will keep your download finger ready once that time does come.
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How to Pre-load Age of Empires IV
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