Difference between revisions of "Age of Wonders 4"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{state|postdev}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Wonders 4 cover.jpg | |cover = Age of Wonders 4 cover.jpg | ||
| Line 103: | Line 103: | ||
{{DLC/row | Empires & Ashes | Coming after release. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row | Empires & Ashes | Coming after release. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row | Primal Fury | Coming after release. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row | Primal Fury | Coming after release. | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip Paradox launcher=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game directly from {{file|AOW4.exe}} instead of {{file|Paradox Launcher.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-05-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{++}} If {{file|AOW4.exe}} is set as the default executable in GOG Galaxy, it will correctly track play time and achievements, unlike with the Paradox Launcher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 108: | Line 114: | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Config\Settings.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Storage}} |
}} | }} | ||
| Line 135: | Line 141: | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 interface settings.png|Interface settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
| Line 143: | Line 151: | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Default windowed option. |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], up to 8x. |
|upscaling = unknown | |upscaling = unknown | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Option of refresh rate, ½ refresh rate, ⅓ refresh rate, ¼ refresh rate, or off. |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
| Line 177: | Line 185: | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 main settings.png|Main settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = X-axis can also be inverted. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| Line 194: | Line 203: | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| Line 241: | Line 250: | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, ambiance, speech, effects, interface. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| − | |royalty free audio = | + | |royalty free audio = always on |
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
| Line 267: | Line 277: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 276: | Line 286: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 285: | Line 295: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 294: | Line 304: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 303: | Line 313: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 312: | Line 322: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 321: | Line 331: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 330: | Line 340: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 339: | Line 349: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 347: | Line 357: | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store players can play with each other at launch; Microsoft Store players can only play against Xbox console players. Full crossplay is announced for a later date. See launch crossplay table. | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 multiplayer settings.png|Multiplayer settings}} | ||
{{Image|Age of Wonders 4 launch crossplay table.jpg|Official launch crossplay table}} | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 launch crossplay table.jpg|Official launch crossplay table}} | ||
| − | |||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 9 |
|local play modes = Hot seat | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| Line 359: | Line 370: | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 9 |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
| − | |p2p notes = | + | |p2p notes = Constant connection to Paradox servers required. |
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
| Line 384: | Line 395: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
| Line 406: | Line 417: | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 2 May 2023
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Triumph Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Paradox Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Creator | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 2, 2023 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | Time-limited |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | 4X, TBS |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Age of Wonders |
 |
|
| Age of Wonders | |
|---|---|
| Age of Wonders | 1999 |
| Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne | 2002 |
| Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | 2003 |
| Age of Wonders III | 2014 |
| Age of Wonders: Planetfall | 2019 |
| Age of Wonders 4 | 2023 |
Age of Wonders 4 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Age of Wonders series.
General information
- Official Discord for game series
- Official Paradox Plaza forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store | |
Premium Edition also available. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Premium Edition also available. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Premium Edition also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
Premium Edition also available. | |
- All versions require a Paradox Account for multiplayer.
Version differences
- The Premium Edition includes the base game, the Expansion Pass and, if pre-ordered, a day-one unlock of the Archmage attire.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Multiple DLC is announced, but its content is currently unknown. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
- No microtransactions information; you can edit this page to add it.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Order Bonus Content | Currently not available. | |
| Archmage Attire | Currently not available. | |
| Dragon Dawn | Coming after release. | |
| Eldritch Realms | Coming after release. | |
| Empires & Ashes | Coming after release. | |
| Primal Fury | Coming after release. | |
Essential improvements
Skip Paradox launcher
Run the game directly from AOW4.exe instead of Paradox Launcher.exe[1]
|
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Config\Settings.cfg |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1669000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Storage |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1669000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
Interface settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Default windowed option. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, up to 8x. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Option of refresh rate, ½ refresh rate, ⅓ refresh rate, ¼ refresh rate, or off. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Main settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, ambiance, speech, effects, interface. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
- Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store players can play with each other at launch; Microsoft Store players can only play against Xbox console players. Full crossplay is announced for a later date. See launch crossplay table.
Multiplayer settings
Official launch crossplay table
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 9 | Hot seat |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 9 | Versus |
||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | Constant connection to Paradox servers required. | |
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Interface | Noesis |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-2700K AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
Intel Core i7-9700K AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon HD 7870 Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1669000/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1669000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.