Age of Empires IV
Available on 3 of 5 cloud gaming services

Age of Empires IV

World's EdgeStrategy2021
81
MetacriticGenerally Favorable
86%
Very Positive96K Steam reviews

You can play Age of Empires IV in the cloud on GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Boosteroid. You play on your PC, Xbox, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. It is included with Xbox Cloud Gaming. On GeForce NOW and Boosteroid you play a copy you own.

Included with Xbox Cloud. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid need your own copy.

Where to play Age of Empires IV in the cloud

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You need your own copy, bought on Steam or XboxBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 4K · 120 fps
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Included with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription · Best qualityUp to 1440p · 60 fps
Play
Not available on PlayStation Plus, Amazon Luna.Email me if that changes

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Where to buy Age of Empires IV for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Age of Empires IV yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Age of Empires IV on GeForce NOW

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Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Age of Empires IV looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play Age of Empires IV
Yes
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play Age of Empires IV
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Age of Empires IV
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Age of Empires IV

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
World's Edge
RELEASE DATE
28 Eki 2021
GENRES
Strategy
GAME MODES
Single-player, multiplayer & co-op
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
Full. Plays with a gamepad on all devices

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Age of Empires IV cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Age of Empires IV in the cloud?+

Yes. Age of Empires IV is on 3 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Boosteroid. You play it on a PC, Xbox, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Age of Empires IV on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Age of Empires IV is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam or Xbox. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. The free plan can start it. On the free plan you play in 1080p, you may wait in a queue, and a session ends after 1 hour.

Is Age of Empires IV on Boosteroid?+

Yes. Age of Empires IV is on Boosteroid. You need your own copy on Steam. A Boosteroid subscription is also required.

Is Age of Empires IV on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Age of Empires IV is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Boosteroid.

Is Age of Empires IV on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

Yes. Age of Empires IV is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. You play it through Xbox Cloud Gaming on a browser, phone, tablet or console. You buy nothing.

Is Age of Empires IV on Amazon Luna?+

No. Age of Empires IV is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Boosteroid.

Do I need to buy Age of Empires IV to play it in the cloud?+

It depends on the service. Xbox Cloud Gaming includes Age of Empires IV in the subscription. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not: there you play a copy you own.

Can you play Age of Empires IV in the cloud for free?+

Yes. The GeForce NOW free plan can start Age of Empires IV, if you own the game. On the free plan you play in 1080p, you may wait in a queue, and a session ends after 1 hour. A paid plan removes the queue and allows longer sessions.

Can I play Age of Empires IV with a controller?+

Yes. Age of Empires IV has full controller support. It plays on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.

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