Set in the expansive fantasy universe of Age of Sigmar, players will command four unique factions in dynamic real-time battles, experiencing a story-driven singleplayer campaign and competing against warlords afar in 1v1 and 2v2 cross-platform online multiplayer modes.

Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Realms Of Ruin is set in Ghur, the savage Realm of Beasts, an inhospitable, violent land where only the strongest survive. In the singleplayer campaign, the forces of Order dispatch the celestial, reforged champions known as the Stormcast Eternals to reclaim this realm. After establishing a precarious foothold in this dangerous place, their fortress settlement is under serious threat from the Kruleboyz, the sinister and violent Orruk faction who call Ghur their home. When this Stormcast detachment’s leader, Sigrun, learns about a source of arcane power that can protect against the Kruleboyz, they venture into the swamplands at great risk to obtain it – beginning the campaign’s twisted cinematic tale of desperate survival. Co-written with Black Library author Gavin Thorpe, this rich Age of Sigmar narrative is based on the Dawnbringer Crusades from the tabletop game’s most recent edition.

Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Realms Of Ruin has been developed simultaneously for both console and PC. Players using a controller will experience DirectStep, an innovative new real-time strategy interface enabling tactical immediacy in the heat of battle. Using the analogue sticks and a few simple button presses, players can quickly cycle through their squads, issue orders and engage the enemy. This system gives Xbox and PlayStation users the flexibility and responsiveness of mouse and keyboard controls, all from a control input they’re comfortable with. In addition, PC players will be able to enjoy a classic mouse and keyboard control scheme that’s designed to feel familiar to RTS veterans.

Frontier Developments revealed the mysterious and manipulative Disciples of Tzeentch faction.

The Disciples of Tzeentch are eldritch warriors and masters of the mystical arts, using magic and cunning to bend the Mortal Realms to their own ends. In Realms of Ruin, this faction is fully playable in Conquest Mode and multiplayer, while playing a small but vital role in the singleplayer campaign. Their distinctive strengths lie in powerful ranged units and the ability to induce status effects in their enemies. While unlocking the full power of the Disciples of Tzeentch on the battlefield isn’t cheap, it’s worth it for their late game prowess and deadly magic attacks – not to mention the extraordinary spectacle they bring to each skirmish in Realms of Ruin.

Units spotlighted in the trailer include luminescent Pink Horrors, who hurl blasts of unnatural fire across the battlefield. They split into new forms as they are defeated by the enemy, turning into Blue Horrors, smaller ranged units, and finally Brimstone Horrors, who explode into nearby enemies. Tzaangor Skyfires soar over the battlefield, gifted with the ability to see into the future, allowing them to expose hidden and oncoming enemy threats. The greatest of Tzeentch’s daemons, meanwhile, the Lord of Change, shimmers with raw magic, capable of opening a gateway to Chaos and able to turn the tide of battle single-handedly. 

The Disciples of Tzeentch complete the full roster of factions coming to Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin at launch, alongside the previously announced Stormcast Eternals, Orruk Kruleboyz and Nighthaunt, each inspired by their tabletop counterparts from Games Workshop’s miniatures game.

With a diverse range of mission types and modes, no two battles are ever the same in Realms of Ruin. Featuring four playable factions that are completely distinct from one another visually and strategically, players will rally their armies, unleashing powerful units to turn the tides of war in their favour. From fast-moving flyers to lumbering monsters, mystical wizards and powerful heroes, each has their own strengths and weaknesses. Players will clash over Arcane Conduits to harvest resources, upgrade and specialise their forces via tech trees, and control the battle across multiple fronts as they seize victory.

Authenticity is at the heart of Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Realms Of Ruin. Every unit is precisely modelled based on their tabletop counterparts, with world-class animation and state-of-the-art graphical fidelity providing players with a dramatic and thrilling vision of the Age of Sigmar universe. Ghur itself comes to life with stunningly detailed and varied maps, teeming with wild, living foliage and environmental obstacles that’ll shape players’ strategies. 

Players will also be able to create their own maps using the Map Editor, customize their factions in Army Livery and craft their perfect static battlescapes with Scene Editor.

Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Realms Of Ruin is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) on November 17, 2023 at £49.99/$59.99/€59.99