All Age of Empires 4: Knights of Cross and Rose features

The Knights of Cross and Rose expansion is now up for pre-order, and Age of Empires 4 can book the next major expansion, which goes live on April 8. Revealed last week, the expansion will feature plenty of new additions for the players to enjoy. Pre-ordering the expansion will help the players save 15%, and the content is heavily inspired by real-life history. Let's consider what you can expect as part of the upcoming expansion. Age of Empires 4: Knights of Cross and Rose features A major highlight of the upcoming expansion is the two new variant civilizations: Knights Templar (French variant) and House of Lancaster (English variant). Just like in real life, a Commanderie Age Up system will be applicable to the Knights Templar. You'll get one of three allies each age to get permanent buffs and units. The Knights Templar variant will geared towards the Fortress. The House of Lancaster will be heavily influenced by its contributions to influential wars in medieval Europe. It will be geared with the Synchronized Shot ability and the Manor, which will generate different resources. While it will have an English influence, the House of Lancaster will mark a departure from typical playstyles. Image via Microsoft The Historical Battles sing-player game mode will be available for the upcoming expansion. You'll be able to focus on important historical moments for the Knights Templar and the House of Lancaster. A medal system will be used to score and rank players, and you'll come across different secrets and traps hidden on the maps. While the Knights Templar will take part in the Battle of Montgisard to drive off Saladin and his forces, the House of Lancaster will have to fight hard against the Yorkists after a defeat at Towton. The Knights of Cross and Rose will also feature 10 new maps. Relic River Mountain Lakes Waterlanes Wasteland Shadow Lake Rugged Highwoods Hedgemaze Flankwoods Enlightened Horizon The DLC is available for a listed price of $14.99, but as I mentioned earlier, it currently has a 15% discount. The post All Age of Empires 4: Knights of Cross and Rose features appeared first on Destructoid.

Mar 19, 2025 - 17:40

All Age of Empires 4: Knights of Cross and Rose features

The Knights of Cross and Rose expansion is now up for pre-order, and Age of Empires 4 can book the next major expansion, which goes live on April 8.

Revealed last week, the expansion will feature plenty of new additions for the players to enjoy. Pre-ordering the expansion will help the players save 15%, and the content is heavily inspired by real-life history. Let's consider what you can expect as part of the upcoming expansion.

Age of Empires 4: Knights of Cross and Rose features

A major highlight of the upcoming expansion is the two new variant civilizations: Knights Templar (French variant) and House of Lancaster (English variant). Just like in real life, a Commanderie Age Up system will be applicable to the Knights Templar. You'll get one of three allies each age to get permanent buffs and units. The Knights Templar variant will geared towards the Fortress.

The House of Lancaster will be heavily influenced by its contributions to influential wars in medieval Europe. It will be geared with the Synchronized Shot ability and the Manor, which will generate different resources. While it will have an English influence, the House of Lancaster will mark a departure from typical playstyles.

House of Lancaster in Age of Empires 4 — Image via Microsoft

The Historical Battles sing-player game mode will be available for the upcoming expansion. You'll be able to focus on important historical moments for the Knights Templar and the House of Lancaster. A medal system will be used to score and rank players, and you'll come across different secrets and traps hidden on the maps.

While the Knights Templar will take part in the Battle of Montgisard to drive off Saladin and his forces, the House of Lancaster will have to fight hard against the Yorkists after a defeat at Towton.

The Knights of Cross and Rose will also feature 10 new maps.

Relic River
Mountain Lakes
Waterlanes
Wasteland
Shadow Lake
Rugged
Highwoods
Hedgemaze
Flankwoods
Enlightened Horizon

The DLC is available for a listed price of $14.99, but as I mentioned earlier, it currently has a 15% discount.

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