Age of Wonders 4's New DLC is Out; Watch Thrones of Blood Release Trailer!

Developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Entertainment, Age of Wonders 4 is a 4X turn-based strategy title that released on the 2nd of May 2023. Recently, the game has gotten tons of love in the form of new free DLC for those who missed the pre-order, a free-to-try weekend, and a new update!

But perhaps the biggest news is the release of their new DLC called Thrones of Blood. In it, players can expect to command legions of the damned as a powerful vampire ruler, including an empire built in the shadows and ancient blood magic!

The new Ruler type, named Elder Vampire, unlocks a unique skill tree full of dark abilities, and it can transform recruited heroes into servants. Replace the Wizard's Tower with the new Vampire's Castle and begin harnessing thralls for devastating Ritual Spells!

Here's everything available in Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood:

• A new Ruler type: Elder Vampires.
• A unique skill tree full of dark abilities.
• Transform recruited heroes into vampire servants who share their experience gained.
• New construct, Vampire's Castle, that replaces the Wizard's Tower.
• Exclusive city structures.
• Harness thralls to cast Ritual Spells.
• Three new Tomes.
• New Story Realm.
• New Lost Souls questline.
• New World Map content: the Sunless Lands.
• Two new Ancient Wonders: the Crimson Fane and the Rose-Choked Palace.
• A new landmark (with economic bonuses): Thorn Heart.
• Three new Wildlife Units: Thorned Skeletons and Rose Knights, Blood Maggots, and Doomed/Shrieking Bats.
• New Interface Skin.
• New Music by Michiel van den Bos.
• New Banner Icons.
• New Realm Template and traits.

Make sure to watch the release trailer! Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood is available now for £16.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.