The first entry in the series is Age of Wonders, released in 1999-2000 (US and EU respectively), the newest entries are Age of Wonders III, (2014), and the first foray into a sci-fi setting entitled Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019). In fact, all the mechanics present in each game exist to facilitate and provide meaning to the turn-based tactical combat system that lies at their heart. Thank you.Age of Wonders is a venerated 4X series with a strong emphasis on combat. We may also include links to affiliate stores, which gives us a small commission if you purchase anything via them. Keep updated on the latest PC Gaming news by following GameWatcher on Twitter, checking out our videos on YouTube, and giving us a like on Facebook. If you haven't given it a read yet, our hands-on preview delves deeper into how Triumph Studios' latest game plays and how its new elements fit in with its more traditional 4X strategy framework.

That is what we know so far about multiplayer in Age of Wonders 4. A mode where players can simply hop into turn-based battles is also not planned. In an AMA from April, the developer also confirmed that there will be no ranking in multiplayer. There, he noted that AoW4 features 'head-to-head multiplayer using simultaneous turns as well as a cloud-based system where you play a turn whenever it pleases you, and then you shoot the save up to the cloud for a friend to pick it up.'

Game Director Lennart Sas also shared a couple more details about multiplayer in Age of Wonders 4 during the game's announcement stream. It’s easy to fit some play time into a busy day,' the FAQ explains. 'In Age of Wonders 4 Multiplayer, each player can take their turn when it suits them, without requiring all the players in the session to be online at the same time.

Its Steam page confirms as much, with its dedicated portion of the Paradox Interactive website confirming that both 'live and asynchronous multiplayer' are planned.

Age of Wonders 4 multiplayer status: Available at launch.The good news is that, yes, Age of Wonders 4 will feature multiplayer at launch, so you will be able to play with or against friends as soon as the game goes live in May.

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