Often included in this release, providing the official soundtrack, a unit counters chart, and a digital art compilation. Minimum System Requirements According to official specifications for this build:

Approximately 86–87 GB when fully installed. Age of Empires IV (v5.0.7274.0) [CODEX]

refers to the initial release of the game by the scene group CODEX on October 28, 2021. This version represents the retail "Day One" build of the game before subsequent seasonal updates and expansions. Technical Overview Version Number: 5.0.7274.0. Often included in this release, providing the official

8 base civilizations (English, Chinese, Mongols, Delhi Sultanate, French, Abbasid Dynasty, Holy Roman Empire, and Rus). This version represents the retail "Day One" build

This version includes the core launch experience of Age of Empires IV :

This specific build was originally based on the Microsoft Store (UWP) version but was quickly followed by a Steam-based release from CODEX.