Age of Empires 4 Season 10 Update: New Event, Map Changes & Gameplay Fixes
2025-05-14 03:11:11The latest update for Age of Empires 4 brings substantial changes to the beloved real-time strategy game, reinforcing its position as one of the most actively supported titles in the genre. Patch 13.2.4553 introduces the climactic Rise to Ruin seasonal event while implementing significant adjustments to competitive play.
What's New in Season 10's Final Chapter
- Rise to Ruin Event: Launching June 11, this limited-time challenge tasks players with completing specific objectives across Skirmish and Multiplayer modes. Successful commanders can unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards including:
- Unique Profile Icons
- Custom Sigils
- Historical Banners
- Competitive Map Overhaul: The ranked ladder receives a strategic refresh with four maps rotating out in both 1v1 and Team formats:
Mode | New Maps | Removed Maps |
---|---|---|
1v1 | Boulder Bay, Four Lakes, Sunkenlands, Lipany | Migration, Lake Side, Himeyama, Cliffside |
Teams | Mongolian Heights, Continental, Waterholes, Rugged | Danube River, Shadow Lake, Volcanic Island, Wasteland |
Technical Improvements and Bug Fixes
The development team at World's Edge has addressed several critical issues:
- Fixed controller input problems affecting unit selection
- Corrected attack speed inconsistencies across multiple civilizations
- Resolved attack-move command responsiveness
Note: Some profile item synchronization issues remain under investigation
Looking Ahead to Season 11
With Season 10 concluding in June, players can anticipate Season 11's arrival in late summer. The consistent three-to-four month update cycle suggests new content will arrive between July and August, continuing the game's impressive post-launch support that began in 2021.
Where to Experience the Update
Patch 13.2.4553 is available across all platforms:
- Microsoft Store
- Steam
- Xbox App (Windows 11)
The update demonstrates Relic Entertainment and World's Edge's commitment to maintaining Age of Empires 4 as a premier RTS experience through regular content updates and community-driven improvements.