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Age of Wonders 4 Reveals the Secrets of the Archmages Today

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New Story Pack Available Now on PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S

STOCKHOLM and DELFT, Netherlands — June 16, 2026 — Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher with tome to spare, today released Age of Wonders 4: Secrets of the Archmages, a narrative-focused DLC for Triumph Studios’ award-winning fantasy strategy game. Secrets of the Archmages is available today on PC, PlayStation®5, and XBOX Series X|S via digital storefronts, and adds a wealth of story content and new magical powers for players to explore. Including three narrative story realms, six new magical tomes, a new Owlkin physical form, new world map options, and more, the new Story Pack will invite players to explore Athla and the Astral Sea to experience new sides of the Age of Wonders narrative. Secrets of the Archmages Story Pack is downloadable now for any players who have purchased the Age of Wonders 4: Expansion Pass 3 bundle, or available individually for a suggested price of $19.99/£16.99/€19.99.

Take a peek at the closely guarded and possibly embarrassing Secrets of the Archmages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usJjHLOINr4

Revealed alongside Secrets of the Archmages today, the Sprite Update brings a variety of gameplay improvements and content additions to all players of Age of Wonders 4. Highlights include new gameplay options for the Reavers Culture (available in the Empires & Ashes DLC), a rework of the Empire Development Tree, realm creation options, new mounts, and much more. Find the full patch notes here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/sprite-update-patch-notes-coming-tomorrow-16-6-2026.1928150/

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!

Download assets for Secrets of the Archmages here.

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

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Paradox Interactive Public Relations Team
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About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit www.paradoxinteractive.com.

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