Received a major rework of its House of Wisdom wings. Techs like "Boot Camp" and "Grand Bazaar" were moved to the Feudal Age to improve early-game viability.
The update unlocked and Alt keys for more flexible hotkey rebinding and added support for Mouse buttons 3, 4, and 5. It also tuned the difficulty of several campaign missions, such as the Siege of Paris , to make them more accessible. Age of Empires IV - Season One Update Release Notes Age of Empires IV v5.0.23349.0.part04.rar
Dynasty units and buildings became permanently unlocked once reached, rather than being lost when advancing to a new dynasty. Received a major rework of its House of Wisdom wings
This update significantly reworked several civilizations to prepare for competitive play: It also tuned the difficulty of several campaign
This version introduced the Patrol move, a Civilization Randomizer in the lobby, and the ability to fully reveal the map after a match ends to review enemy strategies. Major Balance Shifts
The headline addition was the official start of 1v1 Ranked Seasons , allowing players to climb through ranks (Bronze to Conqueror) and earn exclusive rewards like profile icons and badges.