Paradox and Triumph Studios have revealed Age of Wonders: Planetfall—a sci-fi spin on the latter's esteemed turn-based strategy series.Â
Announced at PDXCON 2018 today, Planetfall combines AoW's familiar tactical combat and empire building with hulking mechs, futuristic tech and laser-eyed baddies. And it all looks lovely. Observe:
Be it through conquest, by relying on doomsday technologies, or via diplomacy—Triumph now operates under Paradox's umbrella, after all—Planetfall sees players emerge from "the dark age of a fallen galactic empire" as they carve a new future for humanity.Â
I don't imagine that'll be straightforward, but you'll (attempt to) do so within the bounds of a "deep" singleplayer campaign, on random maps or against mates in multiplayer. Â
"We’re thrilled to finally announce our latest endeavor alongside Paradox,” says Triumph CEO Lennart Sas. "Age of Wonders: Planetfall is roughly three years into development, running on a new generation of our multi-platform Creator Engine. Â
"While the setting is new, we’re confident that Age of Wonders fans will feel right at home exploring the remnants of the Star Union. Our aim is to make a game that greatly expands upon its predecessors, and still employs the core principles that made Age of Wonders such a success."
No hard release date just yet, but Age of Wonders: Planetfall is due in 2019. More information can be gleaned from the game's official site.Â