{"id":273633,"date":"2025-04-08T18:27:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T18:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/08\/age-of-empires-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose-available-now-age-of-empires\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:56","slug":"age-of-empires-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose-available-now-age-of-empires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/08\/age-of-empires-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose-available-now-age-of-empires\/","title":{"rendered":"Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose &#8211; Available Now!\u00a0 &#8211; Age of Empires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article__info\">\n<div class=\"article__author__avatar\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"author avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/images-eds-ssl.xboxlive.com\/image?url=wHwbXKif8cus8csoZ03RW8ke8ralOdP9BGd4wzwl0MJ9z6QzuGwZjtvbE7sSsMVW.yovsDdui0TKE6WR.4_G12uLRBxuIvCnWAqCxdnHpyhcb0trk6v4voWKTlVqnrmoBvD0REWNWMHYDaEaY6h4q23at4q0mjQwBHt.ikWVbw0-&amp;format=png\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"article__author\">AoE Official<\/span><br \/>\n<time class=\"article__date\" datetime=\"2025-04-08T17:18:00+00:00\">April 8, 2025<\/time>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-288x162.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-704x396.webp 704w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-854x480.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-1813x1020.webp 1813w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-1552x873.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Knights-of-Cross-and-Rose-Available-Now-16x9-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Dive into the action of the newest DLC for <em>Age of Empires IV \u2013 Knights of Cross and Rose<\/em>! Experience rich, historically-inspired gameplay across a variety of additional content, including two new variant civilizations designed around player feedback and suggestions \u2013 the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster.<\/p>\n<p>Command these iconic armies plucked straight out of the pages of history, and forge your own destiny! Lead the Knights Templar in the Battle of Montgisard as they stave off Saladin\u2019s forces, and ensure the House of Lancaster\u2019s survival against the Yorkists after a calamitous defeat at Towton.\u00a0<em>Knights of Cross and Rose<\/em> <strong>is available now on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Knights of Cross and Rose <\/em>comes packed with creative content sure to surprise new and old players alike, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two New Variant Civilizations<\/strong>: The Knights Templar (French variant) and House of Lancaster (English variant) \u2013 shaking up gameplay like never before!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Four Historical Battles:<\/strong> In this newly-introduced game mode, lead legendary armies through action-packed battles inspired by history. Earn medals and test your strategic might in the optional Conqueror mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ten New Maps<\/strong>: A bevy of new environments to skirmish, battle, and forge your way to victory on.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fifteen<\/strong> <strong>New Achievements<\/strong>:  Push yourself with additional challenges to unlock new achievements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want More?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aoe.ms\/AgeIV-SeasonTenPreview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/COC_Update_1920x1080-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/COC_Update_1920x1080-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/COC_Update_1920x1080.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/news\/age-of-empires-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose-pre-order-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-288x162.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-704x396.webp 704w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-854x480.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1813x1020.webp 1813w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1552x873.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1600x900.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/games\/age-of-empires-iv\/civilizations\/knights-templar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_knights_templar_HD_1080p-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_knights_templar_HD_1080p-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_knights_templar_HD_1080p-288x162.webp 288w, 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1080px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/games\/age-of-empires-iv\/civilizations\/house-of-lancaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-288x162.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-704x396.webp 704w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-854x480.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-1813x1020.webp 1813w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-1552x873.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/flag_house_of_lancaster_HD_1080p.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Knights of Cross and Rose <\/em>is a labor of love from our team. Every decision was made with our amazing player base in mind, so we can\u2019t wait to see how you make these new variant civilizations, maps, and Historical Battles your own!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Knights of Cross and Rose<\/em> is available now Steam, Microsoft Store, or Xbox. The DLC is priced at $14.99 USD (please check your store of choice for your local pricing if you\u2019re outside of the USA), and get ready for more <em>Age of Empires IV<\/em>, with another DLC still to come later in 2025!\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live the Legacy \u2013 Available Now!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-288x162.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-704x396.webp 704w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-854x480.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1813x1020.webp 1813w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1552x873.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KNIGHTS_Keyart_Full-1600x900.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em>Knights of Cross and Rose<\/em> is available now on Steam, Microsoft Store, or Xbox. The DLC is priced at $14.99 USD (please check your store of choice for your local pricing if you\u2019re outside of the USA).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<section>\n<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/news\/age-of-empires-iv-knights-of-cross-and-rose-available-now\/#new_tab\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] AoE Official April 8, 2025 Dive into the action of the newest DLC for Age of Empires IV \u2013 Knights of Cross and Rose!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":273634,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273633"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273633\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/273634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}