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Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North | Available Now

Published:2026-10-29 21:11 UTC · Updated:2026-10-29 21:11 UTC

Raiders of the North is available now as the latest expansion to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. It adds two civilizations, two biomes and four new Crucible missions playable solo or in two-player co-op.

Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North | Available Now
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New civilizations and worlds

Raiders of the North is the latest expansion to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. Its centerpiece is a pair of new civilizations: the Vikings, characterized by raids, mobile and adaptable infantry, and the Scots, described as a resilient and defensive civilization.

The expansion also adds Scottish Heathland and Tundra Summer. These two biomes are inspired by lands shaped by the Vikings and Scots and are intended to bring the atmosphere of the North to the battlefield.

The Crucible can now be played solo or in two-player co-op. Four new missions introduce challenges including Seaborne Raiders and Civil War among Scottish clans.

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At a glance
Two new civilizations
The Vikings emphasize raids and adaptable infantry, while the Scots are presented as a resilient, defensive civilization.
Two new biomes
Scottish Heathland and Tundra Summer introduce two environments inspired by lands shaped by the Vikings and Scots.
Crucible expansions
The Crucible is playable solo or in two-player co-op and includes four new missions, including Seaborne Raiders and Civil War among Scottish clans.

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