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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Wonders 4 cover.jpg | |cover = Age of Wonders 4 cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Creator}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2, 2023}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2, 2023}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-wonders-4|83}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14350/age-of-wonders-4|82}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-wonders-4|rating}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion Pack }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Wonders }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Wonders }} | ||
|steam appid = 1669000 | |steam appid = 1669000 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 2257970, 2260160, 2270010 | + | |steam appid side = 2257970, 2260160, 2270010, 2330150, 2401830, 2401850, 2401860 |
|gogcom id = 1915432764 | |gogcom id = 1915432764 | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = 1113728204 | + | |gogcom id side = 1113728204, 1677754007, 2127759575, 2127737278, 1467390423, 1804193941, 1935859883, 1578247919 |
|official site= https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about | |official site= https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about | ||
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 123146 |
|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
| − | |lutris = | + | |lutris = age-of-wonders-4 |
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 202495 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Age of Wonders 4 |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
| − | |release history = | + | |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> The ''Watcher Update'' (v1.004) from August 15, 2023 overhauled the Magic Victory, tweaked underground areas, rebalanced the game and enabled crossplay between all PC versions and consoles.<ref name="AoW4Watcher">{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/the-watcher-update-is-here.1596296/|title=The Watcher Update is Here! <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2023-08-15}}</ref> The ''Golem Update'' (v1.005) from November 7, 2023 that was released alongside the '''''Empires and Ashes''''' expansion included an item forge mechanic, war coordination, broadened water gameplay, a rework of the Form Traits, minor quality-of-life improvements and the Pangea map template.<ref name="AoW4Patch1005">{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/age-of-wonders-4-golem-update-notes.1607942/|title=Age of Wonders 4 - "Golem" Update Notes <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2023-11-07}}</ref> The ''Wolf Update'' (v1.006) from February 27, 2024 was released alongside the '''''Primal Fury''''' expansion, and included the bounty mechanic, UI tweaks, AI improvements, new free city upgrades, realm and trait randomization, new audio cues, balance changes and reworked necromancy.<ref name="AoW4Wolf">{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/dev-diary-29-wolf-update.1624885/#post-29419396|title=Dev Diary #29 - Wolf Update <nowiki>|</nowiki> Paradox Interactive Forums|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/buy | Steam | Premium Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | age-of-wonders-4 | unknown | {{store link|Epic Games Store|age-of-wonders-4--premium-edition|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | age-of-wonders-4 | unknown | {{store link|Epic Games Store|age-of-wonders-4--premium-edition|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p0m20727bvn | Microsoft Store | {{store link|Microsoft Store|9pg2gcd6hds9|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p0m20727bvn | Microsoft Store | {{store link|Microsoft Store|9pg2gcd6hds9|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1669000 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|811381|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1669000 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|811381|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require a [https://accounts.paradoxplaza.com Paradox Account] for multiplayer. | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://accounts.paradoxplaza.com Paradox Account] for multiplayer. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The '''Premium Edition''' includes the base game, the Expansion Pass and | + | {{ii}} The '''Premium Edition''' includes the base game, the Expansion Pass and an unlock of the Archmage attire. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{Monetization | {{Monetization | ||
|ad-supported = | |ad-supported = | ||
| − | |dlc = | + | |dlc = |
| − | |expansion pack = | + | |expansion pack = Announced expansion packs will include new cultures, ruler types, race forms, units, and campaigns. |
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
|free-to-play = | |free-to-play = | ||
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{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
|boost = | |boost = | ||
| − | |cosmetic = | + | |cosmetic = Three minor DLC are cosmetic options for ruler units. |
|currency = | |currency = | ||
|finite spend = | |finite spend = | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row | Pre-Order Bonus Content | | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row | Pre-Order Bonus Content | Currently not available. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row | | + | {{DLC/row | Sign-Up Content | Bonus for signing up for a newsletter, but can be purchased separately instead from every store except Steam. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row | | + | {{DLC/row | Archmage Attire | Available as part of the Expansion Pass and the Premium Edition, not (yet) separately. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row | Empires & Ashes | | + | {{DLC/row | Dragon Dawn | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row | Primal Fury | Coming | + | {{DLC/row | Empires & Ashes | | Windows }} |
| + | {{DLC/row | Primal Fury | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Eldritch Realms | Coming Q2 2024. | 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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename video file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-05-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Content\Title\Videos\Frontend}} | ||
| + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|IntroVideo.webm}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===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}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===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}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\1669000\remote\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = unknown | |epic games launcher = unknown | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| − | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = false |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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==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 = | ||
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|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 = Exclusive fullscreen added in patch 1.005 (Golem Update).<ref name="AoW4Patch1005" /> |
|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 | ||
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==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 = | ||
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|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 | ||
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==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 = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| − | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 | + | {{ii}} Crossplay between all platforms and stores is enabled as of the Watcher Update (August 15, 2023).<ref name="AoW4Watcher"/> |
| − | + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 4 multiplayer settings.png|Multiplayer settings}} | |
{{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 = Can be increased to 12 players with [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2970473841 this official mod]. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|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 = Can be increased to 12 players with [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2970473841 this official mod]. |
|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 | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
| − | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Connecting via friend invites and access codes is available, however. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues resolved== | ||
| + | ===Pantheon resetting=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Pantheon resetting can be caused by, but not limited to, installing the game on a different system even with a full save file transfer. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2975516317 Steam community guide]. Non-Steam users need to check the appropriate [[#Save game data location|save game data location]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-12-24}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|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 = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = FMOD |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = Noesis |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:03, 14 March 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Triumph Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Paradox Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Creator | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 2, 2023 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Microtransactions | Cosmetic |
| 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 |
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| 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.
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] The Watcher Update (v1.004) from August 15, 2023 overhauled the Magic Victory, tweaked underground areas, rebalanced the game and enabled crossplay between all PC versions and consoles.[3] The Golem Update (v1.005) from November 7, 2023 that was released alongside the Empires and Ashes expansion included an item forge mechanic, war coordination, broadened water gameplay, a rework of the Form Traits, minor quality-of-life improvements and the Pangea map template.[4] The Wolf Update (v1.006) from February 27, 2024 was released alongside the Primal Fury expansion, and included the bounty mechanic, UI tweaks, AI improvements, new free city upgrades, realm and trait randomization, new audio cues, balance changes and reworked necromancy.[5]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | |
Premium Edition also available. | |
|
| 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 an unlock of the Archmage attire.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| 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 | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic | Three minor DLC are cosmetic options for ruler units. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Order Bonus Content | Currently not available. | |
| Sign-Up Content | Bonus for signing up for a newsletter, but can be purchased separately instead from every store except Steam. | |
| Archmage Attire | Available as part of the Expansion Pass and the Premium Edition, not (yet) separately. | |
| Dragon Dawn | |
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| Empires & Ashes | |
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| Primal Fury | |
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| Eldritch Realms | Coming Q2 2024. | |
Essential improvements
Skip Paradox launcher
Run the game directly from AOW4.exe instead of Paradox Launcher.exe[6]
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Skip intro videos
| Move, delete or rename video file[7] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Config\Settings.cfg |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1669000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Storage |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\1669000\remote\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1669000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| 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 | |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Exclusive fullscreen added in patch 1.005 (Golem Update).[4] | ||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| 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 |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
- Crossplay between all platforms and stores is enabled as of the Watcher Update (August 15, 2023).[3]
Multiplayer settings
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | 9 | Hot seat Can be increased to 12 players with this official mod. |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 9 | Versus Can be increased to 12 players with this official mod. |
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| Asynchronous multiplayer | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | Constant connection to Paradox servers required. | |
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Connecting via friend invites and access codes is available, however. |
Issues resolved
Pantheon resetting
- The Pantheon resetting can be caused by, but not limited to, installing the game on a different system even with a full save file transfer.
| Follow the Steam community guide. Non-Steam users need to check the appropriate save game data location.[8] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | FMOD | |
| Interface | Noesis |
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:
- 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.
References
- ↑ Dev Diary #20: Roadmap 2023 | Paradox Interactive Forums - last accessed on 2023-06-21
- ↑ Age of Wonders 4 - Update V1.003 "Wyvern" | Paradox Interactive Forums - last accessed on 2023-06-21
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Watcher Update is Here! | Paradox Interactive Forums - last accessed on 2023-08-15
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Age of Wonders 4 - "Golem" Update Notes | Paradox Interactive Forums - last accessed on 2023-11-07
- ↑ Dev Diary #29 - Wolf Update | Paradox Interactive Forums - last accessed on 2024-02-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-02
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-03
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-12-24