[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43512488/8c72993a2cf18292668dec797e4ee5e2666b63ce.jpg[/img] [h2]Today, a quarter-century ago...[/h2] The first Age of Wonders game was released! The series began as a dream from a small group of computer science students, driven by the idea to create a strategy role-playing game with the epic scope of the fantasy books we grew up reading. It was a mammoth project for us as inexperienced developers, [u]taking over six years of development [/u]- including a full rewrite after we finished our studies and officially founded Triumph Studios. With support from Epic Games, Gathering of Developers, and like-minded young talent, we managed to bring the game from our dorms and bedrooms to a global audience. We never imagined that this labor of love would still be keeping us busy [u][i]25 years later[/i][/u] in a drastically changed world. Through each new chapter, Age of Wonders evolved, embracing new technology and, perhaps most importantly, finding a balance between innovation and staying true to the spirit of the original. We achieved this by welcoming fresh talent to the veteran developers and by incorporating [u]invaluable feedback[/u] from players like you. With the 2023 release of Age of Wonders 4 under the Paradox Interactive umbrella, the series reached new heights. We feel that this fourth iteration truly delivers on the original promise of allowing players to role-play as the ruler of a fantasy realm. [u]AoW4 has become the most successful title in the franchise’s history,[/u] proving that some dreams only grow stronger with time. We hope to continue supporting it for a long time to come! To all the incredibly talented developers and publishing partners who poured their skill and creativity into this journey over the years - [u]thank you[/u]. And to you, the players - thank you for supporting us, for every conquest, alliance, and story you’ve created within this universe. [u]Without your passion and loyalty, none of this would have been possible.[/u] [i]Here’s to Age of Wonders - may the legacy live on, and may the adventures continue for many years to come![/i] [b]Lennart Sas – Game Director and Co-Founder Triumph Arno van Wingerden – Tech Director and Co-Founder Triumph[/b] [h2]Anniversary Treats![/h2] [list] [*] To celebrate the occasion we organized a series of Giveaways on our [url=https://discord.com/invite/SmbeaYnRGD]Discord server[/url] — every couple days you will have a chance to get the legendary Dire Penguin plushie or one of the game keys during this week! [*] We also prepared amazing Ways of War wallpapers for those who appreciate the breathtaking artwork. [url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nPVE8QP2k9k1DrdIvcqTMtC1s_Gw4ySc?usp=sharing]Download them here![/url] [*] Moreover, you can now buy Age of Wonders 4 merch through Amazon! [url=https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/our-games/merch]Check out the options[/url] [/list] [i]Follow us and be the first to know when we drop new content![/i] [list] [*] Share your thoughts on the [url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/age-of-wonders-4.1129/]Forum[/url]! [*] Chitchat on [url=https://discord.gg/SmbeaYnRGD]Discord[/url]! [*] Have fun with us on [url=https://twitter.com/AgeOfWonders4]Twitter[/url]! [*] Follow us on [url=https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AgeOfWonders4]Facebook[/url]! [*] Subscribe to our [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/AOW4/]Reddit [/url]and [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXkdlgcKMDL7FChQrBNwfPQ]YouTube[/url]! [/list]