Red Bull Wololo: Legacy - Official Announcement

Announcement​

Are you ready for the most outstanding and prodigious event in the history of Age of Empires? We have teased you enough and are now ready to reveal what we have been brewing behind the scenes. Red Bull Wololo started back in early 2020 and pioneered the use of Empire Wars in major tournaments. The fast-paced, action-packed game mode quickly took off, and we had so many incredible moments spanning through the initial Red Bull Wololo all the way to Red Bull Wololo V in late 2021. As time went on, the events only got bigger and better, and here we are, in 2022, and we are about to blow you away.
To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Age of Empires, we are announcing not one, not two, but three tournaments. You will get to experience the original game that started the entire franchise back in 1997 - the original Age of Empires. You will also get to experience the arguably most influential game in the franchise's history, Age of Empires II - originally released back in 1999. Finally, the newest edition in the franchise, the incredible Age of Empires IV.

Once again, we will go back to Castle Heidelberg in Germany for the offline event spanning from the 21st to the 30th of October. During these days, you will experience the main event of both Age of Empires II and IV as well as the finals of all three events during the last two days - the 29th and 30th of October.

But what exactly is at stake here? Well, we have a total prize of a whopping $550,000.00 distributed among the three games, as shown below.

• Age of Empires I: $50,000.00
• Age of Empires II: $200,000.00
• Age of Empires IV: $300,000.00

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Invitations & Qualification​

Age of Empires II​

For Age of Empires II, you will see the return of all the previous conquerors. Mr_Yo, the champion of the original Red Bull Wololo. Liereyy, the only champion with two victories under his belt, Red Bull Wololo II and IV. DauT, the champion of Red Bull Wololo III. And finally, TheViper, the champion of Red Bull Wololo V. These players have proven themselves to be fierce warriors and have earned a direct invitation to the main event.

Other players must prove themselves worthy in different events leading up to the main event, as well as the two open qualifiers taking place from the 20th to the 21st of August and the 27th to the 28th of August.
You can already sign up for the open qualifiers here and here.

Age of Empires IV​

For Age of Empires IV, we're looking back to N4C to find our champions, and with that, Beastyqt, the winner of N4C, and Leenock, the runner-up, will already be waiting to meet everyone else that qualifies in Castle Heidelberg.

Other players must prove themselves worthy in tournaments leading up to the main event, as well as an extensive qualification event, Road to Red Bull held by EGC.
Registration and more information regarding this can be found here.

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I sincerely hope we can make this one of the greatest events ever. I'm aware of the commotion there has been following the release of Age of Empires IV, but remember that we are celebrating the franchise as a whole and the incredible history our beloved games have. We can't wait to share even more details with you soon.

For streamers, broadcasters, content creators and so on - I'm not able to share much information regarding streaming policies as of right now. I'll be sure to provide more information as soon as it becomes available. Feel free to reach out to me on Discord, and I'll take note of your interest for later. I know some people have already reached out regarding this, but please do so again now that the event has been properly announced. You can reach me at Chrazini#5687, thank you.

For additional information, go to redbull.com/wololo.

 

I can't comment on that.

Means yes Kappa

 

Funny thing that AoE3 is not part of RBW but this guy in banner plays AoE3:DE

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To me this kinda confirms that AoE3 was originally part of this event. But seeing how organizing community's from each game are part of the decision making, my theory is that the AoE3 guys sacrificed AoE3 for AoE4 including all the prizepool that came with it.

That also explains why AoE4 has a larger prizepool than AoE2...I don't think RBW would want to be seen picking sides. I think it was $200K for each AoE2 and AoE4 and AoE3 was meant to get $100,000.

The AoE3 guys threw AoE3 under the bus took the $100k and put it towards AoE4 to upstage AoE2 lol. If true, they're just proving how petty they are.

 

To me this kinda confirms that AoE3 was originally part of this event. But seeing how organizing community's from each game are part of the decision making, my theory is that the AoE3 guys sacrificed AoE3 for AoE4 including all the prizepool that came with it.

That also explains why AoE4 has a larger prizepool than AoE2...I don't think RBW would want to be seen picking sides. I think it was $200K for each AoE2 and AoE4 and AoE3 was meant to get $100,000.

The AoE3 guys threw AoE3 under the bus took the $100k and put it towards AoE4 to upstage AoE2 lol. If true, they're just proving how petty they are.

That's the largest load of crap I've heard since I last read one of soufire's posts

 

The AoE3 guys threw AoE3 under the bus took the $100k and put it towards AoE4 to upstage AoE2 lol. If true, they're just proving how petty they are.

Ever thought about writing a screenplay for movies?

 

I love stirring the pot

See y'all in Deutschland

 

To me this kinda confirms that AoE3 was originally part of this event. But seeing how organizing community's from each game are part of the decision making, my theory is that the AoE3 guys sacrificed AoE3 for AoE4 including all the prizepool that came with it.

That also explains why AoE4 has a larger prizepool than AoE2...I don't think RBW would want to be seen picking sides. I think it was $200K for each AoE2 and AoE4 and AoE3 was meant to get $100,000.

The AoE3 guys threw AoE3 under the bus took the $100k and put it towards AoE4 to upstage AoE2 lol. If true, they're just proving how petty they are.

Have you ever thought about writting novels ? you have a great potential dude.

Please include aliens playing hard rock

EDIT:

@archxeon I just noticed your comment 11

 

I have been watching a lot of crime dramas lately. Some might say too many.

 

I'm surprised no one is talking about the Invite-Spots yet (for the aoe2 part ofc).
The 8 Qualifier-Spots and the 4 Invite-Spots for previous winners are clear, but then we have 4 Spots which are given based on Tournament performances like the best performing Player in Resurgence (not neccesarily the winner, since if Yo wins the other finalist get's the spot).

Since the Qualifiers are happening at the end of august it makes only sense to have those 3 other Spots taken before end of august, means proly 3 more yet not announced S-Tier 1vs1 Tournaments happening before end of August.

I do wonder what those Tournaments will be since NAC and KotD are very very unlikely, could it actually be HC5? Maybe also RBW6? Another Open Classic by Viper? Or somehting completely new/unexpected?

The problem is also how they think to organize 3 other S-tier 1v1 event in like 5 months, or even 3 months due to the fact that in september we have the 2 qualifiers

 

Four players from AoE II DE community tournaments
Players from AoE II DE four community tournaments

BOA is 3v3 Kappa

 

as a wise man once said, money corrupts

 

RIP AOE3

 

The problem is also how they think to organize 3 other S-tier 1v1 event in like 5 months, or even 3 months due to the fact that in september we have the 2 qualifiers

I doubt those are specially organized just to give Ppl spots in rb Legacy, also obv. if theyre planned they're planned since long ago.

No one will be like "hey we still have to organize 3 S-Tier Tournaments till RB Legacy, any ideas?" 11

 

So Viper can retire if he wins both tournament...

 

Four players from AoE II DE community tournaments
Players from AoE II DE four community tournaments

BOA is 3v3 Kappa

It wouldn’t make sense, it’s a tgs tournament and some teams have more than 3 players

I doubt those are specially organized just to give Ppl spots in rb Legacy, also obv. if theyre planned they're planned since long ago.

No one will be like "hey we still have to organize 3 S-Tier Tournaments till RB Legacy, any ideas?" 11

the fact is that jordy discovered 2/3 weeks ago that his event would have granted access to the RBw and no other big tournament are announced yet

 

So Viper can retire if he wins both tournament...

Probably just re-invest the winnings to become a cyborg with dual hand/wrist replacements to rule the gaming scene into perpetuity.

 

Could they go further into past and give the spots based on performance in WWC and KOTD4?

 

Could they go further into past and give the spots based on performance in WWC and KOTD4?

Then they would already have done so.

the fact is that jordy discovered 2/3 weeks ago that his event would have granted access to the RBw and no other big tournament are announced yet

Well the Tournament organizer doesn't rly have to know, does he?
They/Nili will know what other Tournaments happen till Redbull Legacy.

 

Any information about live viewers in heidelberg?

Just saw Nili replying on Reddit it will indeed be possible to watch it live in Heidelberg!

 

Just saw Nili replying on Reddit it will indeed be possible to watch it live in Heidelberg!

FAQs

www.redbull.com

 

AoE:DE seem to have changed to AoE:RoR.

 

AoE:DE seem to have changed to AoE:RoR.

@Ganji_ @Kamigawa @VODKA_L_

What's going on?

 

I just realised and now I have big hope!

Redbull goes from 21-30th october, so finals will be on 30th October 2022.
Age of Mythology was released on the 30th October 2002.

So exactly 20 years after the release of AoM we get the biggest Age Tournament in terms of Prizepool, including different games of the franchise.
Coincidence? Probably, but I hope not!

AoM DE Announcement on the Final Redbull Legacy Day incoming

 

I just realised and now I have big hope!

Redbull goes from 21-30th october, so finals will be on 30th October 2022.
Age of Mythology was released on the 30th October 2002.

So exactly 20 years after the release of AoM we get the biggest Age Tournament in terms of Prizepool, including different games of the franchise.
Coincidence? Probably, but I hope not!

AoM DE Announcement on the Final Redbull Legacy Day incoming

I hope you're right.

They need to have Riley Knight there to tease some cryptic announcements about it. Some lines about a "mythical arrival" or a "colossus of a game" or something like that.

 

where is age of empires online prize pool?

 

I just realised and now I have big hope!

Redbull goes from 21-30th october, so finals will be on 30th October 2022.
Age of Mythology was released on the 30th October 2002.

So exactly 20 years after the release of AoM we get the biggest Age Tournament in terms of Prizepool, including different games of the franchise.
Coincidence? Probably, but I hope not!

AoM DE Announcement on the Final Redbull Legacy Day incoming

XBOX has the Showcase event on June 12th. We could have some news then!