What to know
- Yue Fei’s Legacy launches globally on May 7 and May 8 depending on region.
- The expansion introduces the Jin Dynasty civilization and new unique units.
- Players will get an eight-mission campaign focused on Yue Fei and the Song-Jin Wars.
- New maps, biomes, balance changes, and multiplayer content arrive with the update.
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy officially launches on May 7, 2026, bringing one of the game’s biggest historical expansions so far. The DLC introduces a brand-new campaign inspired by the legendary Chinese general Yue Fei while also expanding multiplayer with a new civilization, fresh maps, and additional gameplay systems.
World’s Edge has now confirmed the official global rollout timings for the expansion across PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5. Depending on your location, the DLC will either unlock on May 7 or during the early hours of May 8.
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy Global Release Times
| Region / City | Release Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 10:00 AM PDT | May 7 |
| New York | 1:00 PM EDT | May 7 |
| Mexico City | 11:00 AM CST | May 7 |
| São Paulo | 2:00 PM BRT | May 7 |
| Lagos | 6:00 PM WAT | May 7 |
| London | 6:00 PM BST | May 7 |
| Paris | 7:00 PM CEST | May 7 |
| Berlin | 7:00 PM CEST | May 7 |
| New Delhi | 10:30 PM IST | May 7 |
| Beijing | 1:00 AM CST | May 8 |
| Seoul | 2:00 AM KST | May 8 |
| Tokyo | 2:00 AM JST | May 8 |
| Sydney | 3:00 AM AEST | May 8 |
| Auckland | 5:00 AM NZST | May 8 |
The expansion’s biggest addition is the Jin Dynasty civilization. The faction focuses heavily on aggressive cavalry tactics, economic tribute systems, and powerful late-game gunpowder warfare. Players can expect several new unique units, including Mounted Grenadiers, Iron Pagoda cavalry, and Eruptor infantry units designed specifically for explosive battlefield pressure.
The DLC also includes a new eight-mission single-player campaign that follows Yue Fei during the Song-Jin Wars. The story explores the Southern Song Dynasty’s resistance efforts after northern China falls to Jin forces. Other historical figures, including Han Shizhong, also appear throughout the campaign narrative.
Outside of the campaign, the update introduces four additional maps and two new biomes that expand multiplayer and skirmish variety. The Yellow River and Madagascar biomes are expected to offer new terrain layouts and strategic opportunities for both competitive and casual play.
The release also arrives alongside broader gameplay improvements, including AI updates, quality-of-life features, multiplayer adjustments, and balance changes across civilizations. Players who pre-order the expansion can currently receive a launch discount of 15% on supported storefronts – Xbox, Microsoft, and Steam.
