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Age of Empires mobile – can I play it on my phone?

There are a handful of Age of Empires mobile versions, but to get the full-fat experience you’re going to have to stick with PC (at least for now).

Screenshot from the Age of EMpires mobile teaser trailer

Age of Empires is a classic strategy title, one that has been a staple of the genre for many players. But, just like countless other grand strategy games, it was pretty hard to get it on mobile. But alas! An Age of Empires mobile game is on the way, so read on to learn more about it.

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Is Age of Empires on mobile?

TiMi Studio Group revealed that Age of Empires Mobile is real and you can expect it to launch sometime this year. We don’t have an exact release date, but you can sign up for Age of Empires Mobile pre-registration to earn some rewards on release and stay up to date with any news.

We also spoke with Robin Xin, the producer of the game, and Brayden Fan, a general manager at TiMi Studio to learn more, you can read our full Age of Empires Mobile interview right here.

Is Age of Empires II: Definite Edition on mobile?

Yes, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is playable on mobile devices, thanks to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is currently on Xbox Game Pass, and is compatible with the mobile streaming cloud service, so you can finally get your Age of Empires fix on the go.

A scene from Age of Empires, showing a castle settlement, with various battlements and old buildings, foliage dotting pathways, and tiny figures walking around.

Is Age of Empires IV on Xbox Cloud Gaming?

Age of Empires IV, the latest mainline entry in the series, is available through Xbox Cloud Gaming, so you can now play this game on your phone, too.

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