Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages brings Forbidden Magic to players on June 16th

From Press Release:

STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands — May 19, 2026 — Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher whose games are a real hoot, today shared the full details of Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages, the next DLC coming to Triumph Studios’ fantasy strategy game, adding new narrative and gameplay content themed around secret, forbidden powers hidden by Age of Wonders’ Wizard Kings. Scheduled for release on June 16, 2026 on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, Secrets of the Archmages will add three narrative story realms, six new magical tomes, a new Owlkin physical form, new world map options, and more. The Secrets of the Archmages Story Pack will be available on digital storefronts for a suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.99/€19.99, and is also included in the Age of Wonders 4: Expansion Pass 3 bundle.

Unravel the Hidden Powers of the Cosmos in Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages. Follow the footsteps of Athla’s renowned Wizard Kings; discover the secret arts they learned and face the perils left in their wake as they ventured through the most infamous Worlds of the Astral Sea.

Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages Key Features:

  • New Narrative Content: Three new Story Realms will guide players through the adventures of Athla’s most legendary Wizard Kings. Uncover secrets as Merlin’s apprentice in Evermore, survive a chaotic, infernal world of endless carnage in the Azh’Ruun Pit, and rescue legendary hero Ham Binger from a Fey domain in the Burrow Downs.
  • 6 New Tomes: Add the powers of the legendary Wizard Kings to your library and wield new spells to complement your arcane strategy. Safeguard your armies with the Tome of Abjuration or let your units feast upon your enemies with the Tome of Gluttony. Delve into the Tome of the Sprite and wield the befuddling powers of the Fey, or use the Tome of the Weaver to unleash a sprawling spider army. Unleash furious, demonic arts in the Tome of Burning Passion, or master the universe itself and become one with the Tome of the Cosmos!
  • New Owlkin Form: Lead a civilization of Owlkin: wise and watchful beings, who move through the world with quiet confidence and an air of ancient mystery. Customize your faction with a variety of striking looks and create a unique character to rule your kingdom.
  • New World Map Content: Discover hidden pocket dimensions created by the wizards of old to guard their most powerful secrets. Claim forbidden spells of extraordinary power and bend reality using magic too dangerous to be contained in an ordinary Tome! Explore new landmarks, new infestations, and discover realms never seen before in the Astral Sea.
  • So Much More: A new mount, new Pantheon content, new music tracks, new Wildlife and Units, a new interface skin, and secrets beyond compare!

For more information about Age of Wonders 4, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.

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