Microsoft isn't waiting for Gamescom to kick off to give strategy fans their first taste of excitement: Age of Empires Mobile, the new mobile version of the cult saga, will be released worldwide next month. October 17thAnd not only that, if you sign up before its release you will get more benefits, rewards and – in all likelihood – sign one of the most iconic leaders in the history of mankind. Let's take it step by step.
Age of Empires Mobile It was announced in October 2022 and is not the first foray of the Microsoft saga into phones and pocket devices, but it is the most promising of all the initiatives to date: the project has been developed between the creators of the fourth installment World's Edge and none other than TiMi (Call of Duty Mobile, Pokémon Unite, etc.), so, as you can see, there are reasons to be optimistic with a result that takes into account fans and mobile gamers.
First of all, Age of Empires Mobile It is not a direct conversion of the PC and console releases, but a version completely adapted to touch screens in which both management and exploration battles and sieges are carried out in real time taking advantage of the possibilities of touch screens and, in the process, the presence of historical figures such as Charlemagne, Barbarossa wave Queen of Sheba that will make the difference. And that's where the pre-registration system comes in.
As is usual with major mobile releases, Age of Empires Mobile enabled pre-registrations from the respective stores where it will arrive as well as the official website, establishing marks and rewards based on the total number of users and registrations ranging from basic resources to imperial coins.
The interesting thing about this is that the current record mark of Age of Empires Mobile It has 2 million players and if it reaches 3 million, Cleopatra VII herself will be available to all registered users. Not bad. Of course, there are some who already have a certain advantage.
Like every mobile title designed to expand and offer a global experience, the first tests of the game began on March 28 of this year in France, the Philippines and Indonesia through the Google Play Games store.
For reference, the suggested system requirements for the test were Android 8.0 or higher (64-bit), a Snapdragon 650 CPU, Samsung Exynos7884, MediaTek P60 and 4GB+ of RAM. However, it must be admitted that despite this, and as you can see in the official gameplay, it must be admitted that Age of Empires Mobile It is visually very attractive.
Although not too long ago Epic Games launched its own store on mobile devices, it is worth remembering that Age of Empires Mobile It is already present on Google Play and the iOS App Store. In any case, Microsoft will not leave us wanting to see more between now and the launch.
Age of Empires Mobile has confirmed its attendance at the German Gamescom, where it will be playable from the Xbox stand, and the announcement phase about civilizations, content and leaders with which the game will be released is approaching. Because the October 17th It may seem like a long way off, but it's actually just two months away. The best mobile strategy game? We'll find out soon enough.
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