"Age of Empires Mobile Unveils New Mercenary Troops System"

Ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc commanding Roman Centurions into battle, or Hannibal Barca deploying Japanese Samurai to conquer Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, your wildest historical crossover dreams can become a reality thanks to the new Mercenary Troops system.

Once you reach level 26, you'll unlock the Mercenary Camp, a new structure where you can contract and recruit powerful units not normally available to your faction. This system not only lets you hire these unique troops but also allows you to unlock and upgrade tech to enhance their capabilities on the battlefield. To get you started, a new event is now live where you can secure your first mercenaries for free.

The new Mercenary units include a diverse range such as 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 its own tech upgrades to bolster their already impressive battlefield prowess.

The introduction of the Mercenary Troops system evokes memories of Total War games, where I recall overwhelming foes with mercenary hordes in Rome: Total War and Medieval II. However, this feature might be a divisive addition, with some players worried about potential balance issues.

Only time will tell how the Mercenary Troops system will impact gameplay now that it's in the hands of players. Could we see unique units like the historical Landsknechts added in the future? It's an exciting possibility to consider.

For those looking to get a head start, be sure to check out our comprehensive guides for Age of Empires Mobile. Our tier list ranks all the heroes by power, helping you identify the best ones to unlock and master.