New Age of Empires in Development — Studio Moves Away from Old Technology

It appears World’s Edge is already working on Age of Empires V and is preparing a substantial update for the entire franchise. The team responsible for the brand is recruiting specialists to elevate the strategy series to a new level.

Age of Empires is enjoying a renewed wave of interest, and World’s Edge intends to capitalize on that momentum for the next step. The studio that has overseen the nearly 30-year-old franchise has begun developing a new installment that will likely include a significant technical upgrade.

According to recent job listings, World’s Edge is moving away from the Essence Engine and Bang Engine used in Age of Empires IV and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. The company is seeking principal and senior engineers with comprehensive Unreal Engine expertise and proven experience managing external teams.

It may take time to see the results of these hires, but one thing is clear — World’s Edge has acknowledged criticism of Age of Empires IV’s visuals and appears determined to take direct control of the next title’s development to modernize the series and restore fans’ confidence.

Source: iXBT.games