Unleashing a thrilling new era in strategic gaming, Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios have just lifted the curtain on their first content pack for the successful fantasy strategy game, Age of Wonders 4. The new addition, aptly named Dragon Dawn, presents players with a delightful amalgamation of dragon-themed enhancements set to launch on June 20, 2023.
Fitting its title like a glove, Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn grants players the unparalleled ability to rule the realm as a formidable dragon. The fiery dominions at your command, the reptilian armies at your behest, the draconic magic at your disposal, and your enemies—ripe for a searing—make for an incredibly immersive gaming experience.
But that’s not all. The Dragon Dawn content pack is accompanied by the free Wyvern Update, which offers an array of updates, quality of life improvements, and balance adjustments requested by the dedicated Age of Wonders community. This fusion of developer attentiveness and player feedback is set to ensure that the gaming experience is both gratifying and memorable.
Perhaps the most striking feature of Dragon Dawn is the addition of Dragon Rulers. This unique leader type is fully customisable—from snout to tail—and comes equipped with its own set of distinctive skills, equipment, transformations, and related events. Dragon rulers bring a fresh dimension to the strategic planning and decision-making that have been the hallmarks of Age of Wonders 4.
The content pack also introduces the Lizardfolk, a fresh physical appearance for factions. Complementing this, the Tomes of Evolution and Dragons add a new layer of strategy with the introduction of evolving units and powerful dragon-centric spells. The stakes are high in the Ashen War, a new realm option where six mighty elder dragons are locked in combat. Choose your allies judiciously to tip the balance of power towards your victory.
Dragon Dawn is set to be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for an MSRP of $9.99 USD / £8.49 / €9.99. For those players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass, Dragon Dawn will be ready and waiting for you at launch. Don’t worry we’ll keep an eye out for the best price available on launch day for you!
Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn Key Feature Summary
- Dragon Rulers, a distinct new leader type, customizable from snout to tail, with unique new skills, equipment, transformations, and associated events!
- Lizardfolk, a new physical appearance for your factions
- Tome of Evolution, adding new units that evolve as they level, and new spells to boost all evolving units
- Tome of Dragons, adding spells to summon dragons, wield the power of dragons, and become dragons!
- The Ashen War, a new realm option where six mighty elder dragons are locked in conflict – choose your allies carefully and tip the scales towards your own victory!
As we anticipate the unveiling of Dragon Dawn, we can’t help but get excited about what this means for the future of Age of Wonders. We can’t wait to see how this all unfolds. Now we ask you, dear readers, what are your thoughts on this upcoming content pack? Are you excited to rule as a dragon? Please share your opinions and expectations in the comments below or on the Gaming.Buzz Community Discord. To find out more about Age of Wonders 4, visit the official Paradox Interactive website.
Where To Buy Age of Wonders 4
Age of Wonders 4 is available in two editions: the standard edition, starting at a suggested retail price of $49.99 / £41.99 / €49.99, and the premium edition, which includes an expansion pass with added cosmetics and four upcoming DLCs, available for a suggested retail price of $89.99 / £74.99 / €89.99.
All the deals below are from reputable game retailers (not key marketplaces) and were correct at the time of writing (June 8, 2023 at 2.45pm BST)
Standard Edition
CDKeys | Steam Version * (35% off MSRP)
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Fanatical | Steam Version * (13% off MSRP)
Humble Store | Steam Version * (8% off MSRP for Humble Choice Members)
Green Man Gaming | Steam Version * (13% off MSRP)
Nexus Store | Steam Version *
Steam Store | Steam Version
Xbox Store | Xbox Series X|S Version *
Premium Edition
CDKeys | Premium Edition Steam Version * (32% off MSRP)
Epic Games Store | Epic Version *
Fanatical | Steam Version * (13% off MSRP)
Humble Store | Steam Version * (8% off MSRP for Humble Choice Members)
Green Man Gaming | Steam Version * (13% off MSRP)
Nexus Store | Steam Version *
Steam Store | Steam Version
Xbox Store | Xbox Series X|S Version *
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