Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition is now on Xbox Game Pass and has been retooled for Xbox Series X

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Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition has been announced at Gamescom and has debuted on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S. 

Fans of some of the best strategy games will want to have Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition on their radar. Not only has the once previously PC-only title now emerged onto the Xbox Series X|S but it's been entirely re-engineered with the Xbox Wireless Controller in mind, too. 

This Xbox Game Pass strategy title has been made with sticks, bumpers, and buttons as the main control method instead of the keyboard and mouse layout of the original version from two years ago. As revealed in the announcement trailer, you're now able to «control your empire with the push of a button» which translates to the new wheel-like U.I. system, replacing the pointer and toolbar system of the first iteration which wouldn't have played nice with the limited analog movement. 

Adding to the streamlined nature of the console experience, there's a new automation system, also contained within a wheel format, which allows for different levels of assistance from «basic» to «balanced» and more manual control. A quick snippet of in-engine footage reveals Villagers, Military, Support, and Landmarks mapped to different directions on the D-pad, with the menu being mapped to RT and acceleration options on LT.

Different units during battles are also coded to this system as the developers state you can «rally your troops with ease» as the different regiments can be guided with one of the best Xbox controllers. Clearly, a lot of time has gone into making the title accessible and adaptable on the console platform without sacrificing the complexity of the original. That's because four campaigns are available which could total anywhere