Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North - expansion with Vikings and Scots will be released on October 29

World's Edge, Relic, Forgotten Empires and Climax Studios are preparing a new addition for Age of Empires IV - Raiders of the North . The release will take place on October 29, 2026, the price is $19.99.

The set includes two new civilizations. The Vikings were renowned for their swift melee infantry and early command of the seas: their economy was built around the longhouse, a house of long boats that housed warriors and sailors. The second civilization of the expansion is the Scots.

Advanced Crucible Mode

The add-on develops the experimental Crucible mode: four new missions, systems of blessings (Boons), perks and mutations, as well as talent branches. All challenges are available in solo and co-op mode for two players.

In addition, two new biomes will appear in the game - Scottish Heathland and Tundra Summer, which will add more variety to random maps.

Source: store.steampowered.com