Gamers, hold onto your joysticks! Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios just spilled the tea on their latest expansion for Age of Wonders 4, dubbed Empires & Ashes. Dropping on November 7, 2023, this expansion aims to be the thickest slice of content ever served for the franchise. The game will grace your PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and the price tag? A solid $19.99/£16.99/€19.99. If you already ballin’ with the Premium Edition or Expansion Pass, you’ll unlock this new content right at launch.
Game Mechanics Level Up: Introducing Industrial Warfare and Avian Form
In this expansion, the game kicks tradition to the curb, letting players mash up magic and machines to create devastating war engines. Meet the Reavers—a culture obsessed with industrial advancement. Players get to unlock Seals of Power to claim the Astral Sea, introducing a fresh victory condition that’ll have strategy enthusiasts salivating.
Developers Chime In: Triumph Studios Continues Community-Driven Evolution
Lennart Sas, the co-founder of Triumph Studios, highlighted the ongoing development and community feedback that shapes Age of Wonders 4. Expect a new culture—industrial warfare—and features like Avian Form and Seals of Power. Plus, a hefty free update named the Golem Update is dropping in tandem, built entirely based on player input.
Features and Content: More Than Just Extra Maps
Let’s break down what’s coming your way:
- Reaver Culture: A civilization focused on industrial progression, the Reavers are expert engineers binding magic to tech.
- Avian Form: A new way to play featuring custom traits.
- 4 New Tomes: Anti-magic, transmutation, machine legions—you get to control it all.
- New Seals of Power Victory Mechanic: Secure the Astral Sea by locking in these Seals.
- 2 New Story Missions: Team up with Laryssa to halt the destructive Chaos forces.
- New Ancient Wonder and Infestation Location: Explore hidden wonders and infested workshops.
- New Wildlife Units and Mounts: Bears and hermits are in, ready for your command.
Free Golem Update Packs Additional Punch
If you thought that was it, think again. The Golem Update accompanies the expansion, featuring an Item Forge for hero equipment, War Coordination for better vassal management, Form Trait reworks, 25 new in-game events, and graphical updates to water gameplay.
What’s in the Box: Tracks, Traits, and Tomes
The expansion is rounded off by six new music tracks to keep you vibing during those strategy sessions. From graphical updates to new spells, the expansion and accompanying free update promise a richer, more immersive gaming experience for Age of Wonders aficionados and newbies alike.
Ready to explore new realms and raid new dungeons? Mark that calendar for November 7, and keep it locked here at G-LYFE for all your gaming updates.
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Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
