Age of Empires Mobile has been in development for some time, but the game is almost ready for its debut, Microsoft announced this week. TiMi Studios and World's Edge confirmed that Age of Empires Mobile will launch worldwide on October 17.
However, “global” doesn't really mean every country in the world. Not by a long shot. Obviously, we should expect further announcements to learn more about the “available countries and regions.” That's unfortunate, but not unexpected, considering how app stores work these days.
The good news is: If you're a fan of strategy games and don't mind playing on your smartphone, you'll be happy to hear that Age of Empires Mobile is designed from the ground up for mobile and social gaming.
In addition, the game includes a ton of very interesting gameplay features such as multiple single-player modes, immersive battlefields, realistic and interactive terrain and weather, and the ability to manage multiple troops with microcontrols in real time.
Equally important is the fact that players can choose from a variety of the world's most famous historical figures to lead their armies. At launch, Age of Empires Mobile will include dozens of leaders such as Barbarossa, Darius the Great, Hammurabi, Joad of Arc, and Leonidas I. Each of these legendary historical figures has unique individual talents and synergies with the others.
Those interested can pre-register via the game's official website. The developers are also giving away nice rewards depending on the number of players who pre-register. So far, it seems that more than 1 million players have pre-registered for Age of Empires Mobile, which is quite an impressive milestone.
With the launch date announced, rewards for the 2 and 3 million pre-registered players are expected to be unlocked by October 17. This means that players will have a new heroine, Cleopatra VII, as well as a special frame available to them.