The Expansion Pass 4 for Age of Wonders 4 Calls You to Sea-Bound Adventures
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To be precise, the first two of the four expansions included in Age of Wonders 4: Expansion Pass 4 are calling players to embark on maritime adventures. The already available Singer of Storms pack allows players to recruit naval troops and create storms to control the waters. The upcoming The Silver Seas expansion is entirely dedicated to seafaring, as well as the colonization and exploitation of underwater riches — with it, players will be able to become the undisputed rulers of the oceans. At the beginning of next year, however, the developers will send the people into wild forests, where they can give free rein to their true nature in the Court of the Archfey expansion, followed by Forge of the Firstborn, in which they can build magnificent dwarven empires complete with impressive inventions from the people beneath the mountains.

The The Silver Seas expansion will be released on November 3 and will invite players to explore mysterious oceans, harness the tides to seize the treasures hidden in the depths, and become the absolute rulers of the seas. At the heart of the expansion is a new culture of merchants whose members turn every deal, alliance, or rivalry into a source of profit. Establish cities on land and water, expand your influence, and get more out of every deal than anyone else. Choose one of two subcultures: cartels are run by schemers who have no qualms about smuggling and applying pressure, while baronies are the domains of noble merchants who place bounties on the heads of their enemies. The Silver Seas will also feature:

  • Two new forms:
    • Aqualons — elegant half-humans who possess the secrets of the sea.
    • Sharkids — monstrous warriors with a terrifying maw.
  • Four new Tomes of Magic that grant the ability to control waterways, plunder rivals, summon the souls of the damned, and even freeze the ocean itself
  • New content for the world map, including a pirate haven with a whole range of possible captains at the helm, each with their own personality, advantages, requirements, and stories. The map will also feature new maritime events, landmarks, ancient wonders, sea monster lairs, and a new magical material for developing your empire.
  • New wildlife species — from electric crabs to frenzied schools of fish.
  • New music, a new interface design, new world settings, and a whole sea of other additions

As for the The Singer of Storms pack, it includes a new ruler and various personalization options for a champion, wizard king, and elder vampire. In addition, the first expansion was accompanied by a free update for all players, Witch Update, which includes various fixes, improvements, and a magical flying broom that heroes can ride into battle.

 

The Expansion Pass 4 will also include the Court of the Archfey expansion, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027. It will add a new ruler type, a new form, new story realms, and much more. Players will be able to weave spells and create illusions, forge alliances with the spirits of the forest, and bend the changing of the seasons to their will. This will be followed in the second quarter of 2027 by Forge of the Firstborn, in which players will venture into the ancient halls of the dwarves and reclaim their lost dominion over life and steel. The main focus will be on customization and crafting: players can look forward to new customization options, a new form, new story realms and Tomes of Magic, as well as a new forge mechanic.

More information about Age of Wonders 4 is available on the official website.