Age of Wonders

GDC Plays Age of Wonders: Planetfall with Lennart Sas

Age of Wonders: Planetfall marks a pivotal evolution for Triumph Studios, representing the franchise’s transition from high fantasy to a science fiction setting and its inaugural release on consoles.

• Triumph Studios transitioned the Age of Wonders franchise from high fantasy to science fiction, marking the series' inaugural release on consoles after a four-year development cycle.
• The design team modernized the 4X genre by replacing standardized unit archetypes with faction-specific designs and prioritizing high turn density to increase combat lethality and pace.
• To ensure accessibility on consoles, the studio implemented radial menus and scalable UI elements, maintaining parity between manual tactical combat and automated AI-simulated battles.