Plan
Read the map, identify the resources you need and build toward a clear long-term direction.
A CIVILIZATION STRATEGY GAME
Dawn of Empires
Shape a civilization from its first settlement into an empire that will define the age. Explore, expand, develop new technologies and survive a living world that grows more dangerous with you.
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YOUR STORY BEGINS SMALL
From one settlement
to a lasting civilization.
Dawn of Empires distills the grand sweep of civilization-building into focused strategic decisions. Every map, resource, district, technology and rival forces you to choose what kind of empire you are becoming.
EXPLOREReveal a world full of resources, ancient sites and opportunities.
EXPANDFound cities, claim territory and shape the map around your ambitions.
EVOLVEResearch technologies and build specialized cities over time.
ENDUREFace rival civilizations, city-states and growing barbarian tribes.
BUILD YOUR CIVILIZATION
Every turn should matter.
Gather resources, grow your population, found new cities and choose where to invest. Strong empires are not built from one perfect move, but from a chain of decisions that work together.
- Develop cities with districts and wonders
- Balance food, production, wealth and culture
- Adapt your strategy to the map you uncover
A WORLD THAT PUSHES BACK
The map is never just empty space.
Ancient sites tempt you with discoveries. Barbarian tribes gather resources and become stronger. City-states create new strategic opportunities. The world develops alongside you instead of waiting to be conquered.
- Dynamic barbarian tribes that grow over time
- Ancient sites with meaningful discoveries
- Independent city-states across the world
FORGE YOUR OWN PATH
A familiar genre.
A tighter strategic rhythm.
Adapt
Rivals, geography and discoveries constantly change what the best move looks like.
Specialize
Use technologies, city development and wonders to create an empire with a distinct identity.
Leave a Legacy
Your choices throughout the game define the strengths, achievements and story of your civilization.
SEE THE WORLD
Build. Discover. Conquer.
A look at the current Dawn of Empires development build, from exploration and encounters to city growth and ancient discoveries.
THE FIRST AGE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Build your empire
from the dawn of history.
Dawn of Empires is currently in development for PC.