Call of Duty Mobile, Pokemon Unite Devs Discuss Age of Empires Mobile Plans

TiMi Studios and World's Edge, the developers behind popular titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Pokemon Unite, have unveiled their plans for Age of Empires Mobile. The developers aim to broaden the series' audience by adapting the classic strategy game for mobile platforms.

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Retaining Age of Empires Essence

Age of Empires Mobile Producer, Robin Xin, emphasized the team's commitment to maintaining the core Age of Empires experience while introducing innovations suitable for mobile gaming, as reported by GamesRadar+. Players can expect familiar elements such as base building, resource management, historical heroes, classic structures, and iconic music and sound effects.

However, Xin highlighted the game's mobile-centric adaptations, including streamlined controls and a user-friendly interface tailored for mobile gamers. The mobile version promises an immersive strategic planning experience, introducing new single-player modes based on real-time strategy and significant updates to multiplayer modes.

Alliance Gameplay and Nostalgic Elements

Xin shed light on the new alliance gameplay, emphasizing close cooperation and fierce competition in large-scale siege wars. Historical hero commanders will play a more prominent role in pre-battle strategy, adding a fresh layer to the series. The team has incorporated well-known elements from prior Age of Empires games, ensuring a touch of nostalgia for long-time fans, including beloved features like the "Wololo" monk sound.

Addressing concerns about the game's familiarity, Xin assured fans that while they've included nostalgic elements, Age of Empires Mobile is designed as a unique experience. The goal is not only to pay homage to previous games but also to offer fresh content that can inspire new memes and memories.

Age of Empires Mobile is set to begin beta testing soon on both Apple and Android platforms.