AOE IV / Maps
Atacama
An official random map introduced in a seasonal update. Resource and terrain placement vary by generation, so scout the map before committing to a route.
Overview
An official random map introduced in a seasonal update. Resource and terrain placement vary by generation, so scout the map before committing to a route.
Terrain and layout
Open terrain surrounds a large central forest, with only small woodlines elsewhere and a few decorative ponds. Players begin in the usual ring, while the two Sacred Sites lie between the teams.
Resources and control
Wood is scarce away from the central forest. Players start near a medium Deer pack and can find larger food sources nearby, but Gold and Stone deposits are mostly small; Relics lie around the outer map and Trade Posts sit on opposite edges.
Player considerations
Plan a protected route to sustainable Wood before expanding production. The central forest is valuable but far from Town Center protection, so contest it with vision and military cover; do not assume the ponds provide fish.
