Microsoft announced this week that Age of Empires Mobile has been in development for a long time, but the game is almost ready to make its debut. TiMi Studios and World's Edge confirmed that Age of Empires Mobile will be released globally on October 17.
However, “global” doesn’t really mean every country in the world, not at all, and we should obviously expect another announcement to learn more about “available countries and regions,” which is unfortunate, but not unexpected given how app stores work these days.
On the other hand, if you are a fan of strategy games and don't mind playing on your smartphone, you will be happy to know that Age of Empires Mobile was designed from the ground up to be played on mobile devices and social networks.
Moreover, the game includes a bunch of very interesting gameplay features such as multiple single player modes, immersive battlefields, realistic and interactive terrain, as well as weather and the option to manage multiple troops using real-time micro-control.
Equally important, players will be able to choose from a variety of the world’s most iconic historical figures to lead their armies. At launch, Age of Empires Mobile will include dozens of commanders such as Barbarossa, Darius the Great, Hammurabi, Gaius d’Arc, and Leonidas I. Each of these legendary historical figures has unique individual talents and synergies with one another.
Those interested can pre-register via the game's official website, and the developers are also offering some great rewards depending on the number of players who pre-register. So far, it seems that more than a million players have pre-registered for Age of Empires Mobile, which is an impressive achievement.
With the launch date announced, it is likely that the rewards will be unlocked for the 2 and 3 million pre-registered players until October 17, meaning that a new hero, Cleopatra VII, will be available to players, along with a special frame.