Knights of Cross and Rose, the newest DLC for Age of Empires IV, launched on April 8, 2025, and is now available on Steam for $14.99 USD (local pricing may vary). The expansion introduces two new variant civilizations and a set of content-rich features designed to refresh and deepen the AoE IV experience.

Lead the Knights Templar or the House of Lancaster—two historical powers reimagined with unique mechanics—and take part in legendary battles like Montgisard and Towton in a brand-new Historical Battles mode.
Here’s what’s included:
- Two Variant Civilizations
- Knights Templar (French variant)
- House of Lancaster (English variant)
- Four Historical Battles
- Narrative-driven missions based on real events
- Includes optional Conqueror Mode for added challenge
- Ten New Maps
- Fresh terrain to explore and strategize across
- Fifteen New Achievements
- Bonus objectives for dedicated players
Crafted with long-time fans in mind, this DLC brings fresh variety and historical depth to Age of Empires IV’s growing roster of expansions — with even more content already in development for later in 2025.