With more than 15 years between Age of Empires 4 and its predecessor, it’s about time that the Age of Empires franchise once again took some of the world’s most notable empires and relived the heights of their respective golden ages. Unlike other Age of Empires games, Age of Empires 4's original release took eight empires and kingdoms at their peak during the Middle Ages, with this time period serving as the game’s main setting.