Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War

Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War is an expansion to the turn-based 4X strategy, originally released in 2023. Similar to the base version, the add-on was developed by the Triumph Studios team, and its publisher is Paradox Interactive.

Gameplay

The expansion enriches Age of Wonders 4 with the culture of the Oathsworn, strongly tied to the epic of combat. Following its path allows for the choice of one of three ethical codes - the oath of harmony, righteousness, or strife. The first one focuses on creating a multicultural, safe empire, the second one is based on fighting against the forces of evil, while the third one receives rewards for clashes with armies more powerful than ours.

In Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War we get access to 4 tomes with specific skills and special units. Tome of Discipline allows strengthening the wards, while also unlocking access to warrior monks. Fans of dirty tactics may choose the Tome of Shades and using the services of assassins. Tome of Calamity and Tome of Prosperity reach out to forces directly related to good or evil.

Intrigues, or plot events (including assassinations), play a significant role in Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War, which we can use for our own purposes. There is nothing to prevent us from joining the conspirators or stopping their schemes. Additionally, the expansion introduces two faction forms (Ogrekin and the Simians), unique mount types (Graceful Judge, Blessed Dragon, White Warg), as well as an interface skin related to the Oathsworn, new rulers, and more music composed once again by Michiel van den Bos.

Game modes

Following the pattern of the base version of the game, in Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War expansion both single-player fun and network cooperation & competition modes are available.

Technical aspects

Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War is a non-standalone expansion, therefore it requires the installed base version of Age of Wonders 4.