From the looks of things the opt-in is a opt-in for ALL betas which is why you got a invite. I actively wanted to be in the AoE 4 beta and I didnt have to change anything in my account.
For those who are interested the rest of the launch civs were leaked.
https://forum.reseau-js.com/topic/97760-leak-les-8-civs-sont/
Full civ line up is:
Abbasid Dynasty
China
Delhi Sultanate
England
France
HRE
Mongols
Rus
In terms of the kill landmarks to win/build a wonder to win do we have any confirmation that this is the only victory condition? I'd be surprised if there wasn't a conquest mode. Bear in mind in AoE 2 that "standard" victory according to the game gave you multiple ways to win.
In terms of...
Would recommend watching Lidakor's video that Tuunbaq linked. 200 is the max pop so 4 v 4s can have 1600 units.
Also interestingly hero units are campaign only with the exception of the Mongols who get a Khan hero.
Also units changing their language as you age up is a neat touch.
Looks like it's clearly inspired by AoE 2 at its roots but it has it's own identity rather than just Aoe2 in 3d which is a good thing. If I wanted a game a lot like AoE 2 i'd just play AoE 2.
2 more factions apparently leaked are Vikings and Franks. Which if true only leaves 2 more that we dont...
SOTL released a video as soon as the preview had finished mentioning 2 new civs for DE. I assume he already had this info and was just waiting for the preview to end to post the video.
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