Age of Empires IV Developers Say A Console Port is Possible - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 20 November 2019 / 1,982 Views
Microsoft recently showcased the first gameplay footage of Age of Empires IV at X019 and announced the game would not have microtransactions.
Microsoft’s Shannon Loftis and Adam Isgreen speaking with Stevivor said the developers are focused on making the game work well on a keyboard and mouse with the Windows PC release. However, a console port has not been ruled out.
"It’s hard, as a PC game," said Loftis. "We want to make it great on PC. But then, I think the whole concept of platform is about to change with Xbox. We are working hard to make sure to visualize all the different ways that people are going to want to experience Age [of Empires]. But our number one priority is to make it work great with keyboard and mouse.
Isgreen added, "We’re going to explore our options. “Once we have our wonderful PC game, then we’ll start looking at other ways that we can show up."
Age of Empires IV is in development for Windows PC. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition recently released for Windows PC via the Microsoft Store and Game Pass, and Steam.
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I'm fine with it getting an X1 port, but work on the PC version and make it the core game to work with first. The game must and has to work well on PC, as well as play the part, otherwise you risk undoing what's been doing with the recent PC love and remasters of previous AoE games.
Tbh, I would prefer Age of Empires to exclusively be a PC franchise. Wouldn't lose my mind if it was ported to consoles, but I've always viewed it as a PC only game.
Well considering you can just plug in a Mouse and keyboard I see no reason it shouldn't arrive on console at a later date.
Please dont. Just keep it on PC. I dont want to see any dumb down patches in the near future. Nothing wrong with keeping this PC exclusive.
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