The Technologies

Master the technologies in Age of Empires IV! Learn how advancements shaped civilizations and gave them advantages, from early tools to advanced military tech.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Age of Empires IV and want to get a handle on how technology works? It's a huge part of the game, and honestly, it's what made humans the dominant species on Earth. Think about it: a lone person with no tools back in 12,000 BC was pretty vulnerable. But a group, working together, with the knowledge passed down and some decent gear? That's a whole different story. Humans spread across continents by mastering hunting and tools, and the same principle applies in the game. Cultures that figured out new tech first usually got a leg up on their neighbors.

Throughout the game's timeline, from ancient times to around 500 AD, technology is the real engine driving civilizations forward. Some cultures, like the Minoans, got super rich by mastering sea trade. The Greeks thrived by encouraging new ideas and expanding through trade and mining. The Hittites became a powerhouse with their metalworking and well-equipped armies, and the Assyrians, surrounded by enemies, had to innovate to create a powerful military. You'll see this play out as you advance through the ages in Age of Empires IV.

As you build specific technology buildings and progress through the game's ages, you'll unlock new buildings, military units, and of course, more technologies. The game has a detailed Technology Tree that shows all the different paths you can take. Keep in mind, the exact technologies available to you will depend on which civilization you choose to play. You can find the full tech trees for each civ in the Appendix section of the game's documentation or in the Docs folder on the Age of Empires disc.