Reclaim the dominion of the Elder Giants over the Astral Sea in Age of Wonders 4: Giant Kings, a sweeping expansion that sends you deep into the remnants of a collapsed empire. Harness forgotten crystal magic to strengthen your forces, plunder the depths for lost riches, and reshape entire landscapes to your will. Featuring a brand-new Giant ruler type, a remarkable new dwelling, and dozens of carefully constructed regions, this expansion fundamentally transforms how you conquer the world.

New Ruler Type:

Rise as an unstoppable Giant King and bend mortal civilization beneath your colossal rule. Giant Kings wield exclusive terraforming abilities and gain immediate access to the Item Forge from the very first turn. Summon ancient weapons as battlefield allies and inscribe powerful runes onto one-of-a-kind equipment. Select from four formidable clans, each capable of dramatically reshaping the terrain — leveling mountain peaks, raising new summits, sculpting molten rock, and encasing entire regions in ice!

New Crystal Dwelling:

An immense crystalline edifice preserves the souls of long-dead Giants within shimmering matrices of living stone. Build a rapport with the Council Prolocutor, cultivate your standing, and unlock a one-of-a-kind marketplace brimming with exclusive skills, enchanted gear, and rare artifacts unavailable anywhere else.

Landmark Regions:

Breathtaking new large-scale regions emerge across your realm, ready to be absorbed into your empire for valuable economic advantages — from thundering waterfalls and the skeletal remains of colossal dragons to grand subterranean monuments and far more awaiting your discovery!

Hand Crafted Regions:

The worlds of the Astral Sea have been further enriched through the addition of 38 painstakingly designed decorative regions, each woven seamlessly into the existing landscapes to create a richer, more immersive world.

Shop Structures:

Wandering merchants now traverse the realm, peddling powerful services and coveted commodities. Seek out one of three distinct shop varieties to procure:

• Hero equipment and skills

• Mounts to reinforce your armies

• Strategic vision across world map territories

Feeling daring? Cut down these merchants and take their stock by force — just know that their doors may be forever closed to you afterward!

Fated Regions Event System:

The new realm trait, Legends of Myrrida, introduces nine distinct story-rich regions, each intertwined with the buried history of the Giants. Journey through each region's mysteries, complete their narrative quests, and claim legendary artifacts that deliver potent economic advantages. Gather three of these artifacts to trigger a climactic endgame event bestowing a truly unique reward!

New Wildlife and Units:

Brace yourself against an array of dangerous new creatures prowling the wilderness:

• 5 Lithorine Units — mysterious beings forged from crystal, standing sentinel over the underground depths

• Primordial Units, towering Tier 5 behemoths, lie in wait within Ancient Wonders to challenge any who dare approach

New Tomes:

• Tome of the Dungeon Depths: Forge a vast subterranean empire and defend it with relentless ferocity. Reshape your provinces into a dungeon theme complete with economic bonuses and four specialized province improvements. Construct indestructible Clay Soldiers and lethal traps to guard every corner of your underground domain.

• Tome of Geomancy: Infuse your units with geomantic crystal energy, harmonizing them with the earth's raw power to dramatically amplify their damage output and resistances. Recruit dedicated Geomancer units to command the forces of the earth and equip your warriors with razor-edged, resonating blades.

Additional Content:

• 3 New Realm Traits and a brand-new Realm Template.

• 2 New Ancient Wonders

• 4 New Music Tracks composed by the acclaimed Michiel van den Bos

• New Interface Skin delivering a fully immersive underground visual aesthetic