Oh boy, get this—I’m sitting here with my keyboard, ready to pour out some thoughts on the newest Age of Empires IV DLC, Knights of Cross and Rose. Ever heard of it? It’s like diving headfirst into a tapestry of medieval madness, with swords clanging and history unraveling before your very eyes—or maybe I just have an overactive imagination. Anyway, this expansion is all about the Knights Templar and the House of Lancaster. Sounds epic, right?
Imagine you’re commanding these legendary armies plucked from the chronicles of yore. It’s like being a time traveler but without the awkward period clothes. Walk into the Battle of Montgisard with the Knights Templar and try messing with Saladin’s forces. It’s got that classic “David vs. Goliath” vibe. And then switch gears to the House of Lancaster, clawing their way back after the fiasco at Towton. It’s kind of like, “Guess who’s back? Back again.”
Anyway, “Knights of Cross and Rose” is packed with stuff that’ll get both the newbie players and the seasoned veterans scratching their heads and saying, “Well, this is new!” Two brand spanking new civilizations—the Knights Templar and the House of Lancaster—each tweaking the gameplay enough to keep you on your toes. I mean, who doesn’t love a good twist on the old “French and English” dance, am I right?
And get this: four historical battles—yes, four! You get to lead these armies through battles that could have been ripped from those dusty history books we all pretended to read in school. But here, you earn medals. It’s like your own personal Olympics of strategic smarts. Plus, there’s this optional Conqueror mode if you’re feeling particularly daring. I mean, why wouldn’t you want more challenges? Who needs sleep, anyway?
Okay, picture this: ten new maps. That’s like ten new canvases to paint your glorious victories (or horrendous defeats, let’s be real). If that’s not enough, there are fifteen new achievements. Because, obviously, we all need digital badges to validate our gaming prowess.
The best part? It’s up for grabs right this second on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox. Price tag? $14.99 USD—which, let’s face it, is like skipping one too many lattes. Oh, and there’s more DLC on its merry way later in 2025. Can you feel that tingle of excitement? Or maybe that’s just me.
Anyway, if you’ve ever wanted to live out a medieval fantasy without actually getting stuck in the Middle Ages (seriously, have you seen their plumbing?), this is your golden ticket. So, go on! Tear through those new civilizations and maps. Forge your own stinkin’ destiny. The legacy awaits for you to live it. Well, live it virtually. No decapitating real knights, please.
That’s it from this end. Time for you to dive in and maybe share your epic tales with, well, anyone who’ll listen. Or maybe with just the cat. Cheers!
