PatchDiff
gamesnewsabout
Age of Wonders 4
Age of Wonders 4
RPGStrategy
Triumph Studios · Paradox Interactive·$49.99
Jul 16, 2026 · 1d ago

Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.2.1 Update - 16/07/2026

AI summary3h

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.

Images © Age of Wonders 4 via Steam

Buffs3

  • Rite of the Last StandRite of the Last Stand:Fixed a bug where the cooldown was not being reduced based on Affinity Points over time, allowing for more frequent use.
  • Glyph TowerGlyph Tower:Fixed an issue where adjacent Conduits and Research Posts were not being counted correctly, ensuring full bonus application.
  • Mist-Piercing UnitsClinging Mists interaction:Feylor and Abominable Mistling now correctly bypass the accuracy penalty of Clinging Mists.AffectedBypass

Nerfs1

  • Shared ProsperityShared Prosperity:Corrected to provide Unit Production instead of Base Production, removing an unintended bonus to Draft income.Base ProductionUnit Production

Bug fixes4

  • Customization
    • Fixed various visual bugs including missing ears on Harefolk, broken blinking animations, and clipping issues with helmets and outfits.
    • Corrected skin color application for Lupine beards and Neon Blue decorations on Owlkin tail feathers.
  • Transformations & Enchantments
    • Feline Infusion:Fixed double ears and incorrect ear placement when affected by Yaka's Feline Infusion.
    • Wightborn Transformation:Merlin's model is now correctly affected by the Wightborn Transformation.

Other changes1

  • Azh’ruun PitAgent of Destruction Event:Fixed Chaos and Shadow options in the event to correctly trigger Victory Events.

subjects affected (7)

tap to see balance history

How did this patch land?
🔗
official notes
Age of Wonders 4 · Jul 16, 2026

Related Deals

Gear, keys & collectibles for Age of Wonders 4

Affiliate links — we may earn a commission. Prices and availability are set by eBay sellers and may change.

Enjoying PatchDiff?
AI & server costs add up — a coffee helps keep it free for everyone. Thank you!

Patch history

see all 8

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

    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
  2. Age of Wonders 4: Sprite 1.1 Update - 24/06/2026Jun 24, 2026 · 3w

    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.

    +73
  3. Griffon Update 1.1 - Patch notesAug 14, 2025 · 11mo

    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 · 14mo

    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 · 15mo

    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 · 18mo

    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 · 21mo

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

Recently Updated

6

Similar Games

6