Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update to add 20 new achievements

The Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is on the way, including the base game and all its updates, while the Anniversary Update adds two new civilisations plus 20 new achievements.

The Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition arrives on October 25th and includes the base game and its updates. We'll also get the Anniversary update, which adds the Ottomans and the Malians and 20 new achievements. If you already own Age of Empires IV, you'll get the Anniversary Update for free.

Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update brings 20 new achievements

"This latest round of achievements focuses on rewarding those who are brave enough to challenge themselves in learning new strategies with the Malians and Ottomans," the Age of Empires team says. "Lead with stealth with the Malians’ unique unit the Musofadi Warriors by completing From the Shadows or showcase the military prowess of the Great Bombard with A Wonderful Cannon — there’s plenty of strategic opportunity just around the corner!" Check out the achievements below, as listed on the Age of Empires site.

Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update achievements

Name	Description	Gamerscore
Ottoman Expansion	Win a match as the Ottomans.	10
Transcontinental Empire	Win 20 matches as the Ottomans.	20
Regimented Training	Have 5 Military Schools active at the same time as the Ottomans.	10
Mobile Strikes	Defeat 100 ranged units with a Sipahi unit as the Ottomans.	10
A Wonderful Cannon	Destroy a Wonder with a Great Bombard as the Ottomans.	10
Sound Advice	Unlock 7 Imperial Council upgrades in a single match as the Ottomans.	20
Hell of a Beat	Defeat 500 enemies with units affected by Mehteran as the Ottomans.	10
Trojan Horses	Garrison units into 3 Trebuchets as the Ottomans.	5
Malian Rise	Win a match as the Malians.	10
Trans-Saharan Empire	Win 20 matches as the Malians.	20
Tax Collector	Generate tax from 5 Toll Outposts on a single trip as the Malians.	5
From the Shadow	Attack 100 enemies with invisible Musofadi Warriors or Gunners in a single match as the Malians.	10
Just a Prick	Defeat a Heavy Cavalry unit with a Poisoned Arrow as the Malians.	10
All Mine	Gather Gold 1,000 times from Open Pit Mines as the Malians.	10
Aerial Poisoned Attacks	Defeat 500 units with Poisoned Arrow as the Malians.	20
All in the Ranch	Get 20 Cattle in Ranches at the same time as the Malians.	10
Master of the Ottomans	Complete the Ottoman Mastery.	50
Master of the Malians	Complete the Malian Mastery.	50
The Ottoman Arts	Earn a gold medal in the Ottoman Art of War challenge.	10
The Malian Arts	Earn a gold medal in the Malian Art of War challenge.	10

Will you be jumping back into Age of Empires IV for the Anniversary Update? What do you make of its achievements? Let us know in the comments!

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