He publishes Paradox Interactive and the developer Triumph Studios they announced Age of Wonders 4new chapter of the strategy series, which will be available from 2 maggio are PC, PlayStation 5 e Xbox Series X/S. A trailer was also released for the occasion, which you can see at the bottom of the news.
This is the description of the game through the page on the Epic Games Store:
Rule the fantasy realm of your dreams in Age of Wonders 4! Explore magical new worlds in Age of Wonders’ acclaimed mix of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and evolves as you expand your empire with each turn.
The award-winning strategy series from Triumph Studios has entered a new era, taking iconic empire-building, role-playing and combat to the next level. The new system, focused on narrative events and realm customization, offers an infinitely replayable experience, where each game adds a new chapter to your ever-expanding saga.
The mighty Witch-kings have returned to the realms to rule as gods among mortals. Find and master magical Tomes to evolve your people and prepare for an epic battle that will determine the ages to come.
Create the empire of your dreams
Shape your followers by combining body shapes, social traits, and arcane powers. Get creative: do you prefer a clan of cannibal halflings? Or mystical moon elves? You will find all the most loved fantasy archetypes. Search for powerful magical Tomes to enchant your armies and evolve the people! You will notice that people physically transform into angelic beings or heralds of chaos to face enemies. Seek glory through brutal domination, cunning alliances or supreme arcane knowledge, and stitch your legend into the fabric of the realm!
Strategy and RPG united like never before
Each choice opens up new possibilities and tactical advantages. The multifaceted and all-encompassing strategies allow you to try out new tactics or test new powers at every turn. Tactical turn-based battles bring your armies to life, displaying their might in a setting shaped by your decisions. From skirmishes with roaming monsters to prolonged sieges with dozens of units on each side, with a system based on morality and other features, every battle brings with it a new challenge. An incredible variety of empires, units and environments ensures endless replayability. It is by far the most moddable and expandable Age of Wonders in the series.
Make your mark in a vast and responsive world
Explore a new realm with every game, or create your own! Challenge new variations and combinations of environments and features, from freezing wastelands ruled by ice queens to remote ruins where dragons roam. A new event system offers levels of storytelling never before achieved by 4X games. You’ll see your decisions shape your surroundings, from thriving cities to the deployment of armies, to spells that turn the world upside down. Lead your empire to greatness, but the story doesn’t end in victory or defeat! You’ll be able to ascend rulers into an in-game pantheon, and unlock various ways to further customize your experience. You will meet your own creations in subsequent games, both as potential rivals and as allies, and you will experience the next chapter of your story!
Below you can see the announcement trailer of Age of Wonders 4, remembering that the previous episode of the series, Planetfall, was released in 2019.