Paradox Interactive released a new DLC for Age of Wonders 4. Thrones of Blood is a blood-drenched and vampire-centric DLC. It introduces a unique Vampire Ruler type to the game along with sanguine spells and creepy castles.
In Thrones of Blood, players can get their hands on new powers and options which are uniquely available to the Vampire Ruler type. These include new skill trees that's filled with dark abilities and a Vampire’s Castle to take the place of the Wizard Tower. There's also the power to transform heroes into vampiric servants and Ritual Spells that harness Thralls as arcane fuel.
Thrones of Blood also brings with it:
- Three New Tomes that's centered around magic that drains enemies, bolsters allies, and uses foes’ pain to grow more powerful.
- New Narrative Content including haunting quest chains that pursue the fate of lost souls and a new Story Realm that delves into the birth of all vampire-kind.
- New Map Features including the dark Sunless Lands, new gothic Ancient Wonders and Landmarks, and the magic-infused Blood Glass material.
- New Wildlife Units that feature hordes of undead, gruesome devouring maggots, and so many bats.
- New Music
- New Interface Skin
- New Realm Options
Thrones of Blood is the first major DLC available in Expansion Pass 3. Two more DLCs are planned to be released as part of Expansion 3 in 2026. The Expansion Pass 3 takes players to the far reaches of the Astral Sea. It is where forsaken realms and forbidden powers await discovery.
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 game 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.
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