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The Age of History franchise, also known as AoH (After the release of AoH/AoC) or AoC (Formerly), is a series of grand strategy videogames developed by Łukasz Jakowski. These games allow players to take on the role of a leader, guiding a civilization through various historical periods. The franchise is designed to provide a balance between accessible gameplay and strategic depth, making it suitable for both casual and experienced players.

The Age of History franchise had originally been named 'Age of Civilizations' until 2020 when the name was changed to Age of History due to a suspected copyright claim.

Mobile Release and Spin-Offs

The first game in the series, Age of History, was released for mobile devices on September 9, 2014. This initial release laid the foundation for the franchise, introducing players to the gameplay mechanics and historical settings, A Windows Phone Version was also released

In 2014, a spin-off titled Age of Civilizations: Europe was released, focusing specifically on the history of Europe. This spin-off allowed players to engage in strategic warfare and diplomacy within the context of European history.

The following year, in 2015, three more spin-offs were released: Age of History: Asia, Age of Civilizations: Americas, and Age of Civilizations: Africa. These spin-offs expanded the game's scope, allowing players to explore and shape the history of these respective regions. Soon after, these spin offs have been replaced with the Age Of History 2 spinoff counterparts excluding Africa and Americas, the old ones are no longer available for download.

Age of History 2

Age of History II, also referred to as AoHII is the highly anticipated sequel to Age of History. Developed by Łukasz Jakowski, this grand strategy videogame was released on November 21, 2018, marking a significant upgrade from its predecessor. Age of History II is available on PC, as well as mobile devices, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of players.

As of May 2024, Age of History II received positive reviews from both the Steam community and mobile users. On Steam, the game boasted an impressive 38,000+ reviews, with a ranking of "Very Positive". This positive reception reflects the game's engaging gameplay, and great modding community. On mobile platforms, the game has garnered 33.6K reviews and a solid rating of 4.3 stars, On GOG Games it has a 3.1 out of 5

Shortly after the release of Age of History II, a lite version of the game titled "Age of History II - Lite" was made available. This lite version offers a free alternative for players who may wish to experience the game's mechanics and features before deciding to purchase the full version. The lite version was released on December 10, just a month after the launch of Age of History II.

One of the key aspects is the significant increase in map size. Age of History II boasts a much larger map, with 4,269 provinces compared to the 364 provinces in the original Age of History Earth Map. This expanded map allows for a more extensive and detailed gameplay experience, offering players the opportunity to interact with a broader range of provinces

Age of History 3

Łukasz Jakowski announced in August 2023 that he was working on Age of History 3. This announcement generated excitement among fans, and an early version teaser video for the game was released on January 6, 2024, garnering significant attention and positive reception.