"Age of Empires Mobile Introduces Mercenary Troops System"

Ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc commanding Roman Centurions in battle, or Hannibal Barca deploying Japanese Samurai to conquer Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, you can turn those dreams into reality thanks to the introduction of the Mercenary Troops system.

Once you reach level 26, you'll unlock the Mercenary Camp structure, which enables you to contract and recruit powerful units typically unavailable to your faction. Not only can you hire these mercenaries, but you can also unlock and upgrade technology to enhance their combat abilities. To sweeten the deal, you can secure your first set of mercenaries for free through a new event that's currently live.

The roster of available Mercenary units includes Byzantine Cataphracts, Swiss Pikemen, Persian Immortals, Indian Battle Elephants, Roman Centurions, Egyptian Chariot Archers, Japanese Samurai, and Korean Archers. Each of these units comes with upgradeable tech to boost their already impressive battlefield prowess.

For fans of strategy games, the new Mercenary Troops system evokes memories of Total War, where players overwhelmed foes with mercenary forces in titles like Rome: Total War and Medieval II. While some players might appreciate the added strategic depth, others might worry about potential balance issues this system could introduce. Only time will tell how well this new feature integrates into the gameplay experience. There's even speculation about future additions, like the historical Landsknechts, which could further diversify the mercenary offerings.

If you're looking to get a head start on selecting the best heroes to unlock, be sure to check out our comprehensive guides for Age of Empires Mobile. Our tier list ranks all heroes by power, helping you distinguish the game-changers from the less impactful ones.