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− | |release history = Aside from purchasable expansions (see [[#Monetization|Monetization]]), the developers have multiple major free updates planned for the game as part of its post-release support cycle. These will include bug and balance fixes, but also new free content and overhauled mechanics.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/dev-diary-20-roadmap-2023.1591014/|title=Dev Diary #20: Roadmap 2023 <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2023-06-21}}</ref> The first in line was the ''Wyvern Update'' (v1.003) that was released alongside the '''''Dragon Dawn''''' expansion on June 20, 2023, which included a long list of stability and multiplayer synchronization fixes, as well as new traits, a balance pass, map events, overhauled AI and tweaks to the interface.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/age-of-wonders-4-update-v1-003-wyvern.1591008/|title=Age of Wonders 4 - Update V1.003 "Wyvern" <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|ref=2023-06-21}}</ref> | + | |release history = Aside from purchasable expansions (see [[#Monetization|Monetization]]), the developers have multiple major free updates planned for the game as part of its post-release support cycle. These will include bug and balance fixes, but also new free content and overhauled mechanics.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/dev-diary-20-roadmap-2023.1591014/|title=Dev Diary #20: Roadmap 2023 <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2023-06-21}}</ref> The first in line was the ''Wyvern Update'' (v1.003) that was released alongside the '''''Dragon Dawn''''' expansion on June 20, 2023, which included a long list of stability and multiplayer synchronization fixes, as well as new traits, a balance pass, map events, overhauled AI and tweaks to the interface.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/age-of-wonders-4-update-v1-003-wyvern.1591008/|title=Age of Wonders 4 - Update V1.003 "Wyvern" <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2023-06-21}}</ref> |
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| Two more such updates are planned until the end of 2023: the ''Watcher Update'' (summer 2023; update to underground map, AI, magic/research) and the ''Golem Update'' (Q4 2023 alongside the ''Empires and Ashes'' expansion; item forge mechanic, war coordination, broadened water gameplay, improvements to faction identity). | | Two more such updates are planned until the end of 2023: the ''Watcher Update'' (summer 2023; update to underground map, AI, magic/research) and the ''Golem Update'' (Q4 2023 alongside the ''Empires and Ashes'' expansion; item forge mechanic, war coordination, broadened water gameplay, improvements to faction identity). |
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Age of Wonders 4 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Age of Wonders series.
Aside from purchasable expansions (see Monetization), the developers have multiple major free updates planned for the game as part of its post-release support cycle. These will include bug and balance fixes, but also new free content and overhauled mechanics.[1] The first in line was the Wyvern Update (v1.003) that was released alongside the Dragon Dawn expansion on June 20, 2023, which included a long list of stability and multiplayer synchronization fixes, as well as new traits, a balance pass, map events, overhauled AI and tweaks to the interface.[2]
Two more such updates are planned until the end of 2023: the Watcher Update (summer 2023; update to underground map, AI, magic/research) and the Golem Update (Q4 2023 alongside the Empires and Ashes expansion; item forge mechanic, war coordination, broadened water gameplay, improvements to faction identity).
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
- All versions require a Paradox Account for multiplayer.
Version differences
- The Premium Edition includes the base game, the Expansion Pass and an unlock of the Archmage attire.
Monetization
Type |
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Expansion pack
| Announced expansion packs will include new cultures, ruler types, race forms, units, and campaigns. |
One-time game purchase
| The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type |
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Cosmetic
| Three minor DLC are cosmetic options for ruler units. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Pre-Order Bonus Content |
Currently not available. |
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Sign-Up Content |
Bonus for signing up for a newsletter, but can be purchased separately instead from every store except Steam. |
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Archmage Attire |
Available as part of the Expansion Pass and the Premium Edition, not (yet) separately. |
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Dragon Dawn |
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Empires & Ashes |
Coming Q4 2023. |
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Primal Fury |
Coming Q1 2024. |
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Eldritch Realms |
Coming Q2 2024. |
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Essential improvements
Skip Paradox launcher
Run the game directly from AOW4.exe instead of Paradox Launcher.exe [3]
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AOW4.exe is set as the default executable in GOG Galaxy, it will correctly track play time and achievements, unlike with the Paradox Launcher.
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Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename video file[4]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Content\Title\Videos\Frontend
- Move, delete or rename
IntroVideo.webm .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Master, music, ambiance, speech, effects, interface. |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Simplified Chinese |
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French |
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German |
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Japanese |
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Korean |
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Polish |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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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.
Official launch crossplay table
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
12 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
FMOD |
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Interface |
Noesis |
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System requirements
Windows |
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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:
References