The latest patch for Age of Empires IV, version 13.1.4420, brings fresh content and adjustments to improve your gaming experience. Released with the recently launched Knights of Cross and Rose expansion, this update addresses various bugs while introducing an interesting seasonal game mode that promises to engage players further.
New Event and Game Mode
The second event in Season Ten is titled Conquest! This event features the new game mode called Conqueror’s Cache, where players will battle for dominance by capturing key points across the battlefield. This interesting competition begins on April 29th!
Conquest Event Details:
| Challenge | How to Unlock Reward |
| Welcome to Conquest 2025 | 🔒 Login during Conquest 2025 🏆 Profile Icon – March to Victory |
| Raise the Flag | 🔒 Capture a Hill in King of the Hill 🏆 Profile Icon – Raised Flag |
| Mangonel Master | 🔒 Deal 6000 damage with Mangonels in Multiplayer or skirmish matches. 🧱 Monument – Mangonel |
| Trebuchet Tyrant | 🔒 Deal 8000 damage with Counterweight Trebuchets in Multiplayer or skirmish matches. 🧱 Monument – Trebuchet |
| Fortified Ground | 🔒 Build 20 Stone Wall Towers 🧱 Coat of Arms Sigil – Castle Tower |
| The King of the Hill | 🔒 Win 3 games of King of the Hill 🧱 Coat of Arms Sigil Frame – King’s Crown |
| The Long Climb | 🔒 Earn 10 rewards from capture points in King of the Hill 🧱 Coat of Arms Sigil Frame – Peak View |
| Many Flags | 🔒 Play 5 games of Capture the Flag 🧱 Coat of Arms Banner Pattern – Triangle Pennant Row |
A Glimpse at Conqueror’s Cache Game Mode:
This interesting new mode challenges players to maintain control over the Conqueror’s Cache while reaping rewards as they hold it longer. The cache will strengthen over time, providing even greater advantages against foes. However, beware—losing your grip means having to build up your standing all over again.
Patching Up Bugs and Adjustments:
The developers have also made several bug fixes and gameplay changes aimed at improving overall playability:
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- The AI will now effectively retreat when threatened by enemy units like Incendiary Ships.
- A few minor hotkeys have been added for better unit selection.
- Certain map-specific issues were resolved—including berry patch placements on Enlightened Horizon.
- A variety of balance changes affecting multiplayer strategies were implemented across all civilizations.
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- Cistern cost decreased from 125 → 120 Stone.
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- Akinji: Cost reduced from 90 Food 80 Wood → 80 Food 80 Wood.
- Lodya Fishing Boat Deep Water Fish gather rate reduced from 1.52 → 1.42.
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