Old World: Wrath of Gods
Old World Expansion Pack
Release Date: March 3, 2025
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The sixth expansion for the popular 4X type strategy. The biggest novelty in Old World: Wrath of Gods are the disasters and they include erupting volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis or floods. We can also take control of the new Aksum kingdom along with its unique units, as well as participate in new scenarios, missions and events.
Old World: Wrath of Gods is the sixth expansion for the 4X turn-based strategy game titled Old World, released in 2021. The expansion was developed by the authors of the original, namely Mohawk Games studio.
New features in the expansion
Disasters
The biggest novelty introduced in Old World: Wrath of Gods are the cataclysms that we have to face. We are talking about volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, sandstorms, epidemics, droughts, and fires. Each disaster affects both the appearance of the world and the course of the game.
They force us to adapt to new conditions, and their occurrence is not always associated with a deterioration of our situation. By adapting to them, we can strengthen our position and also expand the sphere of influence of our country. On the other hand, each of them can drag us down if we are not properly prepared.
In addition, over 200 new events have been linked to disasters and their consequences.
Scenarios
The titular Wrath of Gods is a scenario in which we manage a rising state, trying to satisfy the four beasts watching over it. Each of the gods has their own expectations of us and it is up to us which one of them we will satisfy, in exchange for rewards. We must remember that the gods we have disappointed may punish us with disasters. Although it is impossible to please every god, it is worth taking care not to overly anger any of them.
In addition, two map scenarios were prepared for the game, in which the world changes as progress is made due to the creation of passages through mountain ranges or emerging islands.
Kingdom of Aksum
Old World: Wrath of Gods also gives us access to the kingdom of Aksum, which once shook the basin of the Red Sea. We can lead in the game, embodying one of the five leaders with unique characteristics. While Kaleb and Ezana focus on religion, Gudit intimidates their opponents, Makeda demonstrates cunning, and Gadarat specializes in warfare.
The new kingdom also includes units, buildings (led by stelae), upgrades, events, and missions that were previously unavailable.
Other novelties
In addition to large new features, the DLC also includes 26 projects and 8 character traits, as well as previously unavailable missions.
Technical aspects
Old World: Wrath of Gods is a non-standalone expansion, therefore it requires the base version of Old World.
Videos and Screens
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Old World: Wrath of Gods Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Mohawk Games
Publisher: Mohawk Games
Age restrictions: 12+
Old World: Wrath of Gods System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon R9 390X or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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