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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
By Frontier Developments, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is a real-time strategy game from Frontier Developments, set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Players take the role of a warlord and command four factions in battles across the Realm of Ghur: Stormcast Eternals, Orruk Kruleboyz, Nighthaunt and Disciples of Tzeentch. Its campaign follows a conflict in the realm, while single-player Eternal Conquest sends players across procedurally generated wildlands toward a final enemy. Multiplayer includes 1v1 and 2v2 matches, with cross-platform play and options to include AI teammates or opponents; there is also a competitive 1v1 ladder and co-op play with a friend. Players can build and share maps, compete on community maps, paint armies and create dioramas. The game released in 2023 and is available for Windows and Xbox Series X|S. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer, along with achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, partial controller support and HDR availability.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four playable factions appear in the campaign.
- 1v1 and 2v2 cross-platform multiplayer.
- Matches can include AI teammates or opponents.
- Players can build and share maps and dioramas.
- Partial controller support on Steam.
- HDR is listed as available, not universal.
Who it suits
It suits players who want tactical RTS battles in the Age of Sigmar setting, either alone or in competitive and co-op multiplayer. Map building, army painting and diorama creation also suit players who enjoy making and sharing content.
Realms of Ruin combines a faction-led campaign and procedural single-player battles with online PvP and co-op options. Its map and army creation tools add ways to make and share content beyond the battles.
