Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel HD Graphics 520 · Ryzen 5 2400G
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 970 · Ryzen 5 1600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~45 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release
- Oct 28, 2021
- Developer
- World's Edge, Relic Entertainment, Forgotten Empires, Climax Studios
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.
StrategyRTSBase BuildingMultiplayerWarMedievalSingleplayerResource ManagementCity BuilderHistorical
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What you need for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6600 | Core i7-10700K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 101 | 71 | 42 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 110 | 77 | 46 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 125 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 142 | 99 | 59 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 166 | 116 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 209 | 146 | 88 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 233 | 163 | 98 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 227 | 136 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 217 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | CPU with AVX support required | 3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | CPU with AVX support required |
| Graphics | Intel HD 520 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 | Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | — | 4 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | — | 4 GB of video RAM and 16 GB of system RAM |
Source: Steam.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 42 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 8
- Steam achievements
- 175
- Metacritic
- 81
- Engine
- Essence Engine
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (26)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Swedish, Hindi, Malay
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Celebrating Age in 2026 – Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going2026-07-30
- Update to Map Pool RotationPatch2026-07-02
- A Wave of Discounts with the Steam Summer Sale2026-06-25
- Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10884Patch2026-06-18
- Raiders of the North: Coming Soon to Age of Empires IV2026-06-07
- Age of Empires IV – Patch 16.2.10604Patch2026-06-01
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~48 fps at 1080p high (range 38–58, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~45 fps on the ultra preset (range 36–54, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by brand.
Can I run Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~65 fps at 1080p low. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition take?
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition needs 50 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit.