Paradox Interactive announced that the Thrones of Blood DLC for Age of Wonders 4 is releasing on November 11. It adds a lot of new content with the highlight being a new ruler type.
An Elder Vampire
When the DLC comes out, players get the chance to rule as an Elder Vampire. This is a sovereign of eternal night with powers unlike any other. They get to unlock a unique skill tree of dark abilities. They'll be able to recruit heroes and turn them into vampire servants who share earned experience. Then instead of a Wizard's Tower, players instead construct a Vampire's Castle. There are also exclusive city structures along with harness thralls which serve as a vital resource to fuel their most devastating Ritual Spells.
The Sunless Lands
The DLC introduces new map content which invites players to go on a journey across the Sunless Land. It's a realm of darkness and roses. There are also combat maps and the forbidden power of Blood Glass, which is crystallized blood infused with dark magic. This power, if used properly, can turn the tide of battle.
Other Content
Additional content added to the game via the DLC include:
- Three New Tomes which explore the forgotten arts of blood and torment.
- A new narrative content that has players explore the new Story Realm or unravel the mysteries of the Lost Souls quests, haunting event chains telling the story of the victims of the Vampire Lords
- Other content that include, among others, new wildlife, new music, new banner icons, new realm template, and an interface skin.
The Thrones of Blood is part of the Expansion Pass 3, which is available for $49.99. Read more about the new Expansion Pass here.
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.
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