Age of Empires IV: Trebuchets, Tips, and a Toweringly Tall Guest

How do you celebrate the dawning of a new age of a globally beloved game franchise? Ring the town bell? Visit the blacksmith for some upgrades? How about book a castle, build a giant fully functional trebuchet, and use it to fling a load of assorted items for a smashing good time? Add former World’s Strongest Man and star of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson a.k.a. The Mountain for good measure and we’re calling it a party!

We’re bringing Charleyy from the Xbox UK team to host our medieval madness during a can’t-miss broadcast event kicking off right now on the Xbox YouTube channel. We’ve also brought Tod’s Workshop, creator of incredible historical reproduction weapons and artifacts, on board to create our classic siege weapon. Our trebuchet stands 18 feet tall with a launching arm weighing 100kg (220lbs) and a range of 200 feet. Phwoar!

Not to be outdone, our monumental special guest, The Mountain, who comes in at an impressive 6 feet 9 inches, will compete with Tod’s treb to see if man can beat machine. We’ll be firing armor, a sheep (plushie-form only; no animals will be harmed), and other amazing ammunition!

Of course, we need to ensure Age of Empires IV is a guest at the party. Age streamer MangoMel is joining the team to share her best tips for a victory for the ages (trebuchets included)! Come see all the drama unfold over on the official Xbox YouTube channel for the premiere with some explosive fun, all against the backdrop of the historic Berkeley Castle, located in the heart of the UK.

Don’t forget that Age of Empires IV is coming day one on October 28 with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate on Windows 10/11 and available for purchase from the Microsoft Store and Steam.

Happy trebbing!