Empires & Ashes Expansion Arrives to Age of Wonders 4

jasonnieva November 08, 2023

The new Empires & Ashes expansion for Age of Wonders 4 is finally here. This is the largest content added sine the game was released. Not only does it expand gameplay with the introduction of the industrial culture of war, it also brings with it an additional Avian physical form along with an added victory condition, to name a few.

Empires & Ashes is available at $19.99 for the PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Those who already purchased the Premium Edition or the Expansion Pass get this full expansion at no additional cost.

Going back to the new expansion, it's sure to revolutionize the realms of players with the militant Reaver culture, which allows for magic and steel to be combined to create those powerful war machines. Other features of the expansion include:

  • Avian Form: Experience the new Avian Form which comes with a a set of traits and customization options.
  • 4 New Tomes: Sharpen those anti-magic prowess, unlock the secrets of transmutation, and muster legions of machines and automatons. Brings those magical mechanical wonders to the fight and dominate the battlefield like never before.
  • New Seals of Power Victory Mechanic: Locate and claim the Seals of Power to control access to the Astral Sea and then hold them long enough to control the realm.
  • 2 New Story Missions: Fight alongside Laryssa in order to stop the rampaging forces of Chaos from destroying the Astral Sea.
  • A New Ancient Wonder and Infestation Location: Discover a new hidden wonder and explore infested derelict workshops.
  • New Wildlife Units and Mounts: From bear mounts to scrap hermits, get ready to heed those orders.
  • 6 New Music Tracks: Enjoy 6 new tracks which transports you to a world of fantasy and adventure.

New Update

Launching alongside this new expansion s the Golem Update. This large and free update includes:

  • Item Forge: Create fearsome equipment for your heroes and march into battle with unparalleled power and style.
  • War Coordination: Give specific instructions to your vassals to aid you in times of war.
  • Form Trait Rework: Design your race’s inherent physical abilities with greater levels of freedom.
  • Additional Events: 25 in-game events to encounter, themed around war and conquest.
  • Improved Water Gameplay: Graphical and mechanical improvements to sailing the seas on the world map and in combat.
  • Updated Spellbook Interface: Browse your available spells from a proper Wizard’s tome.

Get Age of Wonders 4 on Steam now.