Paradox Interactive announced the release of the Expansion Pass 3 for Age of Wonders 4. It gives players instant access to the minor DLC along with three major DLC to be released in the near future. This is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a price of $49.99.
The Expansion Pass 3 takes players to the far reaches of the Astral Sea. It is where forsaken realms and forbidden powers await discovery. One of the contents is the Cosmic Wanderer, which is now available. The pack contains:
- New Premade Ruler: Bhajif Erranstar
- New Cosmic Wanderer costume available in the faction customization menu
- New Hero loadouts for Champions and Wizard King Rulers
- New Item forge skins: "Orbs of the Far Traveller" and "Staff of the Wanderer"
- New Active Ability Infusion: Cosmic Rescue
- Empire of the Cosmos Society Trait: A new society trait based on mixing various affinities
The Major DLCs
The first of the three major DLCs is Thrones of Blood and is scheduled to come out on November 11. Read more about it here.
Future DLC included in Expansion Pass 3 include Rise from Ruin, scheduled to come out in the first quarter of 2026. It's set to add a new Culture to Age of Wonders 4 which are the Nomads. These are uniquely suited to survive and thrive in the devastated Withered Worlds present in this expansion alongside new tomes, environments, and wildlife.
The set then concludes with Secrets of the Archmages, which releases in the second quarter of 2026. This story-focused pack explores the hidden arts and tales of Athla’s renowned Wizard Kings, and grants access to their tomes and realms.
Age of Wonders 4 has players take on the absolute control of a fantasy realm that's been stitched together by their own creative prowess. The game extends its time-honored blend of 4X strategy and tactical turn-based combat by allowing players to guide a faction as it grows and transforms with the expansion of their empire.
The introduces an innovative storytelling event system and highly adjustable empires for unprecedented replayability. Each game played unveils a new chapter in the ongoing saga, while the return of Wizard Kings, who once reigned as gods, adds an exciting twist.
For the PC, Age of Wonders 4 is available for the PC via Steam.
A New Patch Arrives to Shape of Dreams Tomorrow
Maid of Salvation is Arriving on Steam this October 22