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Age of Wonders 4
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Jun 24, 2026 · 1mo ago

Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.1 Update - 24/06/2026

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The Sprite 1.1 update focuses on extensive bug fixes, AI adjustments to portal interactions, and rebalancing for the Chaos and Nature tomes and the Azh’Ruun Pit quest.

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  • Gluttonous ImpGluttonous Imps now possess Life Steal, improving their survivability in combat.Added
  • Tome of the Demon GateDemon Gate:The Demon Gate province improvement now allows players to draft Gluttonous Imps.Gluttonous Imp
  • Tome of BeastsCall Animal:The Call Animal world map spell can now summon the Weaver Spider.Weaver Spider
  • Tome of VigorCall Greater Animal:The Call Greater Animal world map spell can now summon the Weaver Spider Matriarch.Weaver Spider Matriarch
  • Tome of the WeaverSpider’s Nest:The Spider's Nest SPI now unlocks the ability to draft all Spider units.LimitedAll Spider Units
  • Azh’Ruun Pit
    • Carnage Quest:Killing Heroes or Tier 5 units now awards 10x more Carnage points.1x10x points
    • Carnage Quest:Destroying a city of any tier now awards 10x more Carnage points.1x10x points

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  • Gluttonous ImpBase HP reduced from 70 to 65 to balance the addition of Life Steal.7065 HP
  • Tome of Gluttony
    • Demonic Satiation:The damage bonus from Demonic Satiation is reduced from 5% to 2% per stack.5%2% %
    • Hungering Maw:Food rewards after combat victory from the Hungering Maw province improvement reduced from 50 to 25.5025 food

Bug fixes1

  • GeneralFixed numerous crashes related to visual effects, Crisis Heroes, and loading old saves.

Other changes2

  • Gates
    • Reduced the inherent AI value of Gates by 25 to prevent the AI from snatching them too aggressively.XX-25
    • The AI is now blocked from interacting with Gates during the first 15 turns of a game.Turn 1Turn 16 turns

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Patch history

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  1. Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.2.1 Update - 16/07/2026Jul 16, 2026 · 1mo

    Sprite 1.2.1 is primarily a visual and bug-fix update addressing numerous character customization clipping issues, model glitches, and several critical gameplay bugs regarding cooldowns and unit mechanics.

    +31
  2. Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.2 Update - 02/07/2026Jul 2, 2026 · 1mo

    The Sprite 1.2 update focuses on extensive balancing of the Empire Tree affinity skills, Tome adjustments, and numerous stability and bug fixes across story realms and combat.

    +2211
  3. Griffon Update 1.1 - Patch notesAug 14, 2025 · 12mo

    Griffon Update 1.1 focuses on balancing healing output for support units, adjusting map spawn rates, and resolving numerous stability and visual bugs.

    +25
  4. Ogre 1.2.1 UpdateApr 29, 2025 · 15mo

    A maintenance update focusing on art fixes, bug fixes for combat abilities, and stability improvements for multiplayer and modding.

    +21
  5. Ogre Update 1.2Apr 15, 2025 · 16mo

    The Ogre 1.2 Update focuses on balancing Giant Kings, refining siege AI behavior, adjusting Crystal Dwelling rewards, and implementing numerous bug fixes and performance optimizations.

    +614
  6. Age of Wonders 4 - Tiger 1.3.1 UpdateJan 13, 2025 · 19mo

    A minor stability update focusing on crash fixes, animation corrections, and a few gameplay bug fixes including a skill point exploit and unit buffing.

    +11
  7. Piglet Update 1.1Oct 7, 2024 · 22mo

    The Piglet 1.1 Update focuses on stability and bug fixes, addressing crashes and visual glitches related to hero generation and mounts.

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