Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios released Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes, a full expansion for the hit fantasy strategy game. Empires & Ashes is the content addition in Age of Wonders 4 to date, expanding gameplay with an industrial culture of war, an additional Avian physical form, an added victory condition, and more. Empires & Ashes is available now for a suggested retail price of $19.99/16.99 ($19.99 ($19.99) on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass will receive Empires & Ashes at no additional cost.

In Age of Wonders 4: Empire & Ashes, players revolutionize their realms with industry with the militant Reaver culture, combining magic and steel to create powerful war machines and take control of enemy cities. Players can put a feather in their army's cap with the Avian Form, and claim a victory by unlocking the Seals of Power to rule the Astral Sea. Age of Wonders 4: Empires and claim the Seals of Power to control access to the Astral Sea - and hold them long enough to control the realm in a fan-favorite Age of Wonders victory condition.

New Story missions: Fight alongside Laryssa in order to stop the rampaging forces of Chaos from destroying the Astral Sea. A New Ancient Wonder and Infestation Location: Unearth a new hidden wonder and explore infested derelict workshops. Harness the power ofcient relics and clear the path to excellence!

New Wildlife Units and Mounts: From bear mounts to scrap hermits, ready to educate orders, or fall before might. Age of Wonders 4: Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes launches alongside the large free Holem Update, which builds upon game features for all players. The Golem Update includes: Item Forge: Create fearsome equipment for heroes and March into battle with unparalleled power and style.

War Coordination: Give specific instructions to vassals to aid in times of war. Form Trait Rework: Design race's inherent physical abilities with greater levels of freedom. Additional Events: 25 in-game events to encounter, themed around war and conquest.

Improved Water Gameplay: Graphical and mechanical improvements to sailing the seas on the world map and in combat. Updated Spellbook Interface: Browse available spells from a proper Wizard's tome.