What’s Coming in 2026 for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology

As we head towards the close of another year, we’re reflecting on 12 months of expansions, updates, gameplay moments, esports and we’re celebrating you – our players. 2025 has been the most content-rich year in franchise history: From launching 6 expansions across 3 games, to bringing titles to PlayStation 5, becoming the Louvre’s first gaming partner, and meeting players at Gamescom with three playable demos — this year was all about leveling up together. We’ve not only grown in content but also in players, growing to more than 70 million players. Let’s take a closer look at what you helped bring to life in 2025:

• AddedImmortal Pillars and Heavenly Spear expanded the stories of Age of MythologyRetold – introducing new Chinese and Japanese pantheons, innovative myth units, new epic campaigns, and thirteen new maps.

• Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East added new civs, game modes, maps, and biomes to Age of Empires IV. We’ve also been thrilled to see how much fun you’ve been having with the new Crucible mode. Have you spawned a pink sheep yet?

• AddedThe Three Kingdoms and ChroniclesAlexander the Great explored new characters, civilizations and tales for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition as the game has continued to grow, more than six years after its debut in 2019.

• We created more opportunities for you to engage with the Age franchise wherever you choose to play, welcoming new players with the releases of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of Mythology: Retold, and Age of Empires IV on PlayStation 5.

• We made history – literally – by becoming the first gaming partner of the Louvre museum in Paris. We will forever be honored to have had the opportunity to work with them to share the stories of the Mamluk Dynasty.

While we plan to take an end of year rest, we’re already geared up for 2026. Here’s a preview of what you can expect in the first half of next year from the Age of Empires and Age of Mythology franchises. We remain, as ever, grateful for the love and support you show these games that we all care for so deeply.

Red Bull Wololo: Londinium is the Biggest Wololo Yet, Coming in 2026

Last week, on December 3rd, we released tickets for Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, taking place in London, April 1st through 6th, 2026. Moving from castles to the city, it will be the biggest Wololo yet, with the grand final taking over the iconic Royal Albert Hall. We couldn’t be more excited! We’ll be bringing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV to the British capital in style. The playoffs will take place at Leicester Square’s ODEON Luxe, the setting for countless glamorous movie premieres, and now the location for fierce Age of Empires competition. For all the information you’ll need, plus links to secure your tickets, head to the Red Bull website . The in-game ladder for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will start January 2nd, 2026. For those of you who dream of taking a coveted place at the top, better get practicing! With just a few months to go before the event, we’ll continue revealing more details over the coming months, and letting you know how you can get involved. Playoff and Grand Finals tickets are currently sold out but may become available in limited quantities if refunded tickets are released