Age of Wonders 4 - Empires and Ashes DLC (PC) Steam Key is an extensive expansion that introduces new mechanics, culture, and powerful technologies that combine magic with advanced engineering. With it, the world of Age of Wonders 4 takes on a whole new strategic dimension, where steel, magic, and industry create a power capable of conquering entire lands. One of the main novelties is the brutal culture of the Rippers – a faction focused on expansion, conquest and war-driven development. Their industrial power is based on raids and the conquest of new territories. The Rippers have mastered the art of combining technology with magic, creating powerful war machines, automatons, and mechanical structures capable of dominating the battlefield. The expansion also introduces a new bird form of the breed, which offers unique customization options and a set of traits to create even more diverse factions. This allows you to develop new strategies and tailor the look and feel of the game to your preferences. Four new books of magic also appear in the expansion. They allow you to develop anti-magic abilities, discover the secrets of transmutation, and create armies of powerful machines and automatons. Thanks to them, your empire will gain access to extraordinary technological and magical wonders and new combat tactics. Empires and Ashes also introduces a new victory condition based on Seals of Power. Players can find and claim these powerful artifacts that control the entrance to the Astral Sea. Holding them for a certain period of time allows you to take control of the land and ensure victory. The expansion also expands the game's story layer with two new missions in which you fight alongside Larissa in an attempt to stop the destructive forces of chaos threatening the Astral Sea. Also appearing on the map is a new ancient wonder and a plague lair, an infected workshop filled with ancient artifacts and dangerous enemies. In the game world, you'll also encounter new wild creatures and mounts, including mighty bears and scrappers, that you can subdue to your authority. The whole thing is complemented by six new music tracks that build an epic fantasy atmosphere during the gameplay. Age of Wonders 4 - Empires and Ashes is the perfect expansion for players who want to expand their empire with new technologies, powerful war machines, and fresh strategic possibilities.