March of Empires marches into a new era as strategy game shifts to Unreal Engine
A much-needed overhaul
- March of Empires now features 3D environments and sharper visuals
- Updates will release 3x faster and run more efficiently
- Core mechanics remain the same, with no compromise on gameplay
March of Empires just received its biggest overhaul yet, and it comes hot on the heels of last month’s high-profile addition of Hafthor Bjornsson, better known as The Mountain from Game of Thrones and former World’s Strongest Man.
While Hafthor’s event brought brute force to the battlefield with faction-specific missions and themed cosmetics, this latest update goes even deeper, shifting the entire foundation of the medieval strategy genre.
Gameloft has officially transitioned March of Empires to Unreal Engine, marking a major technological leap forward for the long-running conquest strategy experience. This move unlocks fully 3D environments, offering sharper visuals, a more immersive medieval world, and better battlefield feedback during combat.
Combined with smoother performance, large-scale events like server mergers and updates now run up to 70% more efficiently, an essential improvement for a game built around real-time warfare and global alliances.
Beyond graphical polish, the new tech opens the door for faster development cycles. Released from the constraints of older platforms, Gameloft aims to roll out new features and events up to three times quicker. According to the studio, this also paves the way for more customisable content, with deeper systems and player-driven mechanics in development.
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The gameplay core will still remain the same. Choose your faction, expand your empire, and claim critical Seats of Power that provide stat bonuses and strategic advantages. You’ll raise armies, upgrade strongholds, and fight for dominance across a shared world map. Champions like Hafthor function as permanent Advisors if you unlocked him during the event too.
Embrace the new era of March of Empires by downloading it on your preferred link below. It is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Visit the official website for more information.
