World's Edge
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | June 2019 |
| Founder | Shannon Loftis |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Michael Mann (head) |
| Products | Age of Empires series |
| Parent | Xbox Game Studios |
World's Edge is a United States-based video game developer and operates as a division of Xbox Game Studios located in Redmond, Washington. Formed in June 2019 with the purpose of managing the Age of Empires series, the studio works closely with external teams including Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, and Relic Entertainment to rejuvenate the franchise.
History
During E3 2019, Xbox revealed the establishment of World's Edge, created by Shannon Loftis—previously the head of publishing at Xbox Game Studios Publishing—to take charge of the Age of Empires IP.
The studio's inaugural endeavor was Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, developed in collaboration with Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, and Wicked Witch Software. World's Edge supervised the project to maintain alignment with overarching strategic objectives.
In 2022, Shannon Loftis stepped down, and Michael Mann, who served as executive producer for Age of Empires IV, assumed leadership of the studio.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the franchise, World's Edge announced plans to release Xbox console versions of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV, a remastered edition titled Age of Mythology, and the worldwide rollout of Age of Empires Mobile, thereby broadening the series' reach across multiple platforms.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 | Created in cooperation with Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, and Wicked Witch Software |
| 2020 | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition | Microsoft Windows | Developed jointly with Forgotten Empires and Tantalus Media |
| 2021 | Age of Empires IV | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Produced in partnership with Relic Entertainment |
| 2024 | Age of Mythology: Retold | Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 | Developed alongside Forgotten Empires and Tantalus Media |
| Age of Empires: Mobile | Android, iOS | Created in collaboration with Timi Studios |