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Unravel the hidden powers of the cosmos in Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages! Follow Athla's Wizard Kings through the Astral Sea, and face the perils they left behind. Contains 3 story realms, 6 new tomes, a new form, and new world map content.

Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages is out now!

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New Narrative Content

Explore the adventures of legendary Wizard Kings across 3 expansive Story Realms:

  • Evermore: Become Merlin's apprentice and return to the mythic realm of Evermore. Uncover the secrets of the crumbled Circle of Deogai and fight the sinister powers sleeping in its shadows.
  • Azh'Ruun Pit: On the infernal world of Obbadoth, an ancient Wizard's Circle teeters on collapse. Summoned by the fallen Archon Ysariel, you must navigate a chaotic realm governed by endless Carnage.
  • Burrow Downs: The Mistwalkers have captured Ham Binger! Hop into a Fey Fissure and embark on a rescue mission into the mists of Duatha, where the seasons fly, and the Fey Gods reign.

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New Tomes

6 new tomes, each themed around a legendary Wizard King of Athla:

  • Tome of Abjuration: Create wards and protections to preserve your units.
  • Tome of Gluttony: Gain control over the infernal domain of Gluttony, making your units tougher and stronger as they feed on mortal essence.
  • Tome of Burning Passion: Strengthen your units with demonic wrath, seduce your enemies, and engulf them in infernal flames.
  • Tome of the Sprite: Use the powers of fey to support your units and befuddle your enemies.
  • Tome of the Weaver: Harness the power of spiders to transform your people and trap the enemy in your web. 
  • Tome of the Cosmos: Use your mastery over the magic of the universe to empower your units, your economy, and summon a mighty Avatar of the Cosmos itself.

New World Map Content

  • Shrouded Isles: Discover hidden pocket dimensions created by wizards to guard their most powerful secrets. 
  • Secret Spells: Claim forbidden spells of extraordinary power — magic too dangerous and too potent to ever appear in a standard Tome. Uncover these lost arcane secrets and bend reality itself to your will.
  • New Landmarks: Claim the Broken Wizard's Throne, Chained Hellion, and Mistflow Gardens for powerful economic bonuses.
  • New Infestation: Explore the Mistwalker Camp, a Duathadae presence shrouded in mist.

New Form: Lead a civilization of Owlkin — wise and watchful beings, who move through the world with quiet confidence and an air of ancient mystery. Customize your faction with a variety of striking looks and create a unique character to rule your kingdom.

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New Wildlife Units

Face formidable new enemies roaming the realms:

  • 3 Mythic beasts summoned by the secret spells.
  • Sun Guardian & Moon Guardian: Mythic protectors of the Shrouded Portals.
  • Beware of the Immolated Soul and Weaver Spiders.

Additional Content

  • New Interface Skin for a fully immersive experience.
  • New Mount: Weaver Spider.
  • New Music tracks composed by Michiel van den Bos.
  • New Banner icons.
  • New Realm Template and new traits.

Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages is out now!

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