Out 29 October 2026
Before launch
Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North
An expansion for Age of Empires IV that adds the Vikings and the Scots, two new biomes and a bigger Crucible mode.186
In short
Raiders of the North isn’t out yet, so there are no player reviews to read. When it launches, we read the first reviews and publish what players praise and criticise here, with the share who recommend it.
Out
On
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S186
Price
$19.99186
Made by
Relic Entertainment and World’s Edge for Xbox Game Studios
Questions
Raiders of the North, in short.
When does Raiders of the North come out?
On 29 October 2026.186
Do you need Age of Empires IV to play Raiders of the North?
Yes. It needs the base game, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition.186
How much does Raiders of the North cost?
$19.99, and it can be pre-purchased now.186
Is Raiders of the North on PS5?
Yes. World’s Edge says it goes on sale in the PlayStation 5 store on launch day.187
Is Raiders of the North on Xbox and Game Pass?
Xbox lists it for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, and as included with Game Pass.188
What civilizations does Raiders of the North add?
The Vikings and the Scots.186
Does Raiders of the North have co-op?
Yes. The Crucible mode can be played solo or in two-player co-op.186
Player reviews
What players say about Raiders of the North.
This page becomes our reading of Raiders of the North’s player reviews in the days after it launches on 29 October 2026. We judge each review from its text and report what players praise, what they criticise and who the game suits.
Also out
Sources
- 186Steam: Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North, store page and user reviews (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- 187World’s Edge: Celebrating Age in 2026, 30 July 2026 (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- 188Xbox Wire: Xbox Games Showcase 2026 recap, 7 June 2026 (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026