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== Heroes of the Aegean ==
[[File:Heroes of the Aegean.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1952840/Old_World__Heroes_of_the_Aegean Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--heroes-of-the-aegean Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_heroes_of_the_aegean GOG]]]
Old World - Heroes of the Aegean gives you control of Ancient Greece's greatest leaders and warriors. Lead Athens to victory in the Battle of Marathon, defend Greece from a Persian invasion as Leonidas and his 300 Spartans, and conquer the Hellenic world as Alexander the Great himself in a series of scenarios spanning over 200 years of classical history.

Heroes of the Aegean includes six historical free-form scenarios, each with unique characters and objectives:

* '''Defeat the first Persian invasion:''' Lead Athens against the Persian army of Darius I and reenact famous historical events like Pheidippides running to Sparta and the decisive Battle of Marathon.
* '''Defend Greece in an evolving scenario where your performance matters:''' Hold off Xerxes' army as long as possible as Leonidas in the Battle of Thermopylae, engage the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis, and rout the enemy invaders during the final Battle of Plataea.
* '''Macedonia conquers Greece:''' Fight for survival against much stronger enemies as Philip II and turn Macedonia from a weak kingdom surrounded by rivals into the ruler of all of Greece.
* '''RPG-like Cloak and Dagger:''' Play Philip's widow Queen Olympias as she holds the empire together after the king's assassination, and shepherd the young Alexander the Great into leadership before his rivals take power.
* '''Conquer the ancient world:''' Lead as Alexander the Great and expand the Macedonian kingdom in campaigns ranging from Tyre and Gaza to the Battle of the Persian Gate.
* '''The Diadochi:''' Choose one of Alexander’s generals and carve an empire out of the chaos brought by his death, fighting former allies for the remnants of the Macedonian kingdom.

Heroes of the Aegean also adds the Hittites as a brand-new civilization playable in the main campaign and led by the warrior king Ḫattušili I. The Hittites field powerful and unique three-man chariots and gain extra civics thanks to their status as the world's first known constitutional monarchy. Additionally, their entire unit roster has the special ability to cross hills without movement penalties and the ability to chop down forests, reflecting the Hittites experience in the rugged Anatolian landscape and their record of deforestation. With all of these advantages, the Hittites are poised to take the Old World by storm.

== The Sacred and The Profane ==
[[File:The Sacred and The Profane.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2261870/Old_World__The_Sacred_and_The_Profane Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--the-sacred-and-the-profane Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_sacred_and_the_profane GOG]]]
Old World - The Sacred and The Profane adds a touch of religious fervor to your play with a wealth of new content that explores how religion impacted the fortunes of ancient empires. Experience over 350 new events, recruit new historical characters, and deal with the demands of the clergy as you try and appease the various faiths that exist within your empire. Be warned, if a religion disapproves of your rule, it can lead to dissent, riots, or worse.

Old World - The Sacred and The Profane includes:
* '''350+ new events''' - from small rituals and everyday belief, to the power struggles of state religions and the emergence of world religions, you’ll need to keep your wits about you to navigate the complex world of ancient worship.
* '''Clergy characters''' - these new characters can join your court and bring their own missions and projects. How much they benefit you depend on how well their religion likes you. Existing characters can be inducted into the Clergy through a mission by the state religion's leader.
* '''Over 10 new character traits''' - The Sacred and The Profane adds a variety of new character traits, including new core traits, event-related traits, and traits unique to Clergy characters.
* '''Six new historical characters:'''
** Mani, the founder of Manichaeism
** Paul, fiery Christian convert and early Bishop
** Josephus, Jewish rebel, general, and scholar
** Ostanes, one of the rumored great magic users
** Sappho, Greek poetess
** Hypatia, Alexandrian scientist and philosopher
* '''Religious dissent mechanics''' - Negative opinion from a religion can lead to dissent in cities with that religion, which can have lasting consequences.
* '''Over 10 new ‘cult’ city projects''' - There are new cult improvements added by events, as well as improvements for existing Shrines. Each has a powerful and unique effect.

This DLC pack features a lot of 'what ifs', reflecting a time during which many religions were young and the empires of the known world were forced to reckon with competing faiths old and new.

== Pharaohs of the Nile ==
[[File:Pharaohs of the Nile.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587410/Old_World__Pharaohs_of_the_Nile Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--pharaohs-of-the-nile Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_pharaohs_of_the_nile GOG]]]
In the unforgiving deserts of Africa, the Nile birthed powerful empires that shaped the old world. Lead the people of Egypt through over 400 years of history in Pharaohs of the Nile. Unify the New Kingdom as Ahmose I, rewrite the great Battle of Qadesh as Ramesses the Great, and struggle against the Bronze Age Collapse as The New Kingdom's last great Pharaoh, Ramesses III. Like the Nile itself, empires must rise and fall – will yours stand the test of time?

Pharaohs of the Nile includes six historical free-form scenarios, each with unique characters and objectives set in The New Kingdom that spanned from the 17th to the 20th Dynasty.
* '''Unification:''' Start as a small regional power and establish one of the greatest empires of the old world. Lead Thebes against Hyksos and Kerma to unify Kemet and begin The New Kingdom Period.
* '''Dawn of a Golden Age:''' Expand your domain into the Levant, Libya, and Nubia, dotting the lands with obelisks and building the Temple of Karnak before erecting a Mortuary Temple and immortalizing your name.
* '''The Amarna Period:''' Engage in a unique holy war as you fight to establish the world’s first monotheistic religion – defeat cults of pagan gods and partake in battles of faith and conviction.
* '''The Battle of Qadesh:''' Play as Pharaoh Ramesses the Great and confront the Hittites in the largest chariot battle in the history of the world.
* '''Hearts of Kemet:''' Embrace the concept of Ma’at and seek victory through balance. As the High Priests grow stronger, your goal as Pharaoh Merneptah is to restore a sense of order.
* '''The Sea People:''' The Bronze Age Collapse threatens everything you have built over 300 years - how long will your empire hold against the onslaught of this previously unknown threat?

Pharaohs of the Nile introduces the Kingdom of Kush as a brand-new civilization you can lead in the sandbox campaign of Old World. With multiple dynasties to choose from and unique Kushite Pyramids to build, alongside two powerful new ranged units available exclusively to them, there are many options to explore when playing as Kush. Gain legitimacy as you spread your faith, build shrines to bolster your economy, and erect defensive structures to protect the land using your roster’s unique ability to build forts with any unit. Spread forth from the Nile to bring the Old World under your thumb.

== Wonders and Dynasties ==
[[File:Wonders and Dynasties.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587430/Old_World__Wonders_and_Dynasties Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--wonders-and-dynasties Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_wonders_and_dynasties GOG]]]
Old World - Wonders and Dynasties introduces 30 unique ways of starting your game with the addition of new rulers, alongside eight new wonders with which to leave a lasting legacy.

Each empire has received multiple new leaders to choose from, bringing additional starting conditions, family trees, traits, and events with them. Rule with an iron fist using Sulla’s unique Dictator trait, be the envy of other monarchs with Khufu’s ability to build countless wonders at reduced cost, or quickly forge a massive empire with Nebuchadnezzar’s rapid expansion. New wonders are at your disposal to open up new opportunities throughout a campaign – acquire free specialists with the Jerwan Aqueduct, become the trade capital of the world with the Al Khazneh, or spawn an endless army of swordsmen with the Colosseum.

Old World - Wonders and Dynasties includes:
* 100+ new dynasty-related events including assassination attempts, state dinners, and varied interactions between historical characters across dynasties, cultures, and nations. Rewrite history from the turbulent relations between Nero & Agrippina, to the murder of Stateira.
* 21 new character traits centering on the new dynasties. Each trait is unique to a specific character and adds new challenges and opportunities at court or in the field.
* 8 new wonders with powerful bonuses and modifiers that can fundamentally change your approach. Whether you rely on the scientific benefits of the Royal Library, the power of faith provided by the Jebel Barkal, or the endless sea of triremes granted by the Cothon, you can seek out new opportunities through these testaments to human ambition.
* 120 new historical characters including:
** Hannibal, the fearsome Carthaginian general and statesman
** Hanno the Navigator, famed explorer of the western coast of Africa
** Akhenaten, founder of the monotheistic religion Atenism
** Hammurabi, revered lawgiver and king
** Stateira, progeny of the last Achaemenid shahanshah of Persia
** Shammuramat, the inspiration for legendary Assyrian warrior-queen Semiramis

Reign supreme in the ancient world with Wonders and Dynasties – lead one of numerous new dynasties to greatness and erect magnificent new monuments to leave your mark on the world.

== Behind the Throne ==
[[File:Behind the Throne.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587420/Old_World__Behind_the_Throne Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--behind-the-throne Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_behind_the_throne GOG]]]
Old World - Behind the Throne introduces the machinations of the royal court with new mechanics, rivalries, and the ability to leverage your power with opulence projects that bring you closer to victory.

New historical characters take center stage in the role of advisors, viziers, aristocrats, and courtiers. These rising stars bring their own ambitions, desires, and drives with them. Will your statesmen change allegiances multiple times throughout their lives or will you be able to put an end to their double-dealing antics? Will you let the throne of Babylon be usurped by pretenders? Or will your greatest general betray you after a long life of service? Let others manage your cities and befriend them, or watch as they turn into dangerous rivals fueled by a thirst for power.

Old World - Behind the Throne includes:
* 350+ new events centering around court politics, intrigue, and personal ambition. The world behind the throne is a complex web of deceit, personal goals, and opportunities.
* New historical characters
** Alcibiades, Athenian statesman, and notorious political double-crosser.
** Enlil-nadin-shumi, usurper of the throne of Babylon.
** Harpagus, Kingmaker of Akkad.
** Bardaisan, scientist, scholar, and philosopher of Assyria.
** Mago the Author, Carthaginian writer on agriculture.
** Avicenna, famed philosopher from Persia.
* New projects and improvements
** Estates, expensive new, improvements with a wide variety of benefits.
** Opulence, a new project made possible by Estates. Use your wealth to generate additional victory points.
** Slums, which balance faster population growth with risk of rebellion.
* New Gameplay mechanics
** '''Rising Stars''' - Powerful non-leader characters who present dangers and opportunities as they accumulate experience, triggering a wide range of events with both negative and positive effects. If they become too much of a nuisance, there’s always ways of “dealing” with them.
** '''Stress & Revelry''' - Stymied ambitions, jealous lovers, raging barbarians, and much more can all take their toll on a ruler. Will your ruler indulge in hedonistic pursuits to escape the stress?
** '''The Grand Vizier''' - Take the minutiae of managing your cities off your plate, handing control to Viziers who will manage based on their personalities. Wise Viziers will focus on culture, courageous ones will recruit military units faster, while disciplined ones create specialists and special projects faster. Be warned, though – power corrupts, and a trusted Vizier might turn their gaze towards your throne.
** '''New Political Eras''' - Civil wars, grand reforms, and periods of corruption and decadence will bring forth new challenges for your empire as a whole.

Fall victim to the schemes of the court, or wield them to your advantage – with rising stars, budding rivalries, and ample revelry, anything is possible both upon and behind the throne.

== Behind the Throne ==
[[File:Behind the Throne.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--wrath-of-gods Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--behind-the-throne Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_wrath_of_gods GOG]]]
Old World - Wrath of Gods introduces natural disasters to the base game in the form of nine calamities ranging from devastating droughts to map-changing earthquakes. Adapt to them and use them to your advantage, or watch your empire crumble under the forces of nature. Meanwhile, the playable kingdom of Aksum comes with its own leaders, character traits, units, projects, and buildings, and the new Wrath of Gods scenario features a multitude of unique mechanics to tell the mythical tale of a nation’s founding under the watchful eyes of its gods.

Old World - Wrath of Gods includes:
* 9 calamities with significant gameplay effects – from terrain transformations that impact the strategic map to benefits for military units that have been suitably adapted. Wildfires, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, plagues, droughts, sandstorms, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes can devastate the world, and turn the tide of history itself.
* A unique Wrath of Gods scenario telling the story of a nation’s founding – four nation-specific pagan gods will present their demands and expectations, rewarding the player with blessings when appeased, or striking them with calamities when enraged. Not all deities can be kept satisfied at all times, and each god’s level of wrath can be influenced through player actions – how will you choose which gods to favor?
* 200+ new events tied to calamities and their consequences – rebuild after devastating natural disasters to show your resolve, mourn the loss of life with your people as a display of compassion, or seek opportunity in even the most dire of circumstances.
* 26 new projects, 8 new character traits, and new missions to strengthen your nation as it faces the devastation and hardships of natural disasters. How will you care for those stricken by plague? Which projects will you undertake in response to floods and earthquakes?
* Two new map scripts featuring unique game settings that transform the world as the years go on – from massive mountain ranges that become passable over time to islands with receding coastlines, dynamic terrain introduces strategic considerations that unlock new opportunities and threats.

In addition to the above, Wrath of Gods will introduce Aksum – one of the four great powers of the era, known in particular for its dominance in the Red Sea – as a new playable kingdom, alongside five historical leaders to choose from. Play as Kaleb or Ezana to focus on the religious aspects of Aksum, lead as the intimidating Gudit and use terror to manipulate your detractors, prosper as the cunning Makeda as she wields diplomacy to her advantage, or conquer as Gadarat himself, one of the earliest kings of Aksum, known for having expanded the city state into a mighty empire. Two new units, unique events, and unique character traits alongside additional missions, improvements, and buildings (including the renowned steles of Aksum) add an array of options to anyone who wishes to play as this powerful kingdom from the Horn of Africa.

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== Heroes of the Aegean ==
[[File:Heroes of the Aegean.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1952840/Old_World__Heroes_of_the_Aegean Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--heroes-of-the-aegean Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_heroes_of_the_aegean GOG]]]
Old World - Heroes of the Aegean gives you control of Ancient Greece's greatest leaders and warriors. Lead Athens to victory in the Battle of Marathon, defend Greece from a Persian invasion as Leonidas and his 300 Spartans, and conquer the Hellenic world as Alexander the Great himself in a series of scenarios spanning over 200 years of classical history.

Heroes of the Aegean includes six historical free-form scenarios, each with unique characters and objectives:

* '''Defeat the first Persian invasion:''' Lead Athens against the Persian army of Darius I and reenact famous historical events like Pheidippides running to Sparta and the decisive Battle of Marathon.
* '''Defend Greece in an evolving scenario where your performance matters:''' Hold off Xerxes' army as long as possible as Leonidas in the Battle of Thermopylae, engage the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis, and rout the enemy invaders during the final Battle of Plataea.
* '''Macedonia conquers Greece:''' Fight for survival against much stronger enemies as Philip II and turn Macedonia from a weak kingdom surrounded by rivals into the ruler of all of Greece.
* '''RPG-like Cloak and Dagger:''' Play Philip's widow Queen Olympias as she holds the empire together after the king's assassination, and shepherd the young Alexander the Great into leadership before his rivals take power.
* '''Conquer the ancient world:''' Lead as Alexander the Great and expand the Macedonian kingdom in campaigns ranging from Tyre and Gaza to the Battle of the Persian Gate.
* '''The Diadochi:''' Choose one of Alexander’s generals and carve an empire out of the chaos brought by his death, fighting former allies for the remnants of the Macedonian kingdom.

Heroes of the Aegean also adds the Hittites as a brand-new civilization playable in the main campaign and led by the warrior king Ḫattušili I. The Hittites field powerful and unique three-man chariots and gain extra civics thanks to their status as the world's first known constitutional monarchy. Additionally, their entire unit roster has the special ability to cross hills without movement penalties and the ability to chop down forests, reflecting the Hittites experience in the rugged Anatolian landscape and their record of deforestation. With all of these advantages, the Hittites are poised to take the Old World by storm.

== The Sacred and The Profane ==
[[File:The Sacred and The Profane.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2261870/Old_World__The_Sacred_and_The_Profane Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--the-sacred-and-the-profane Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_sacred_and_the_profane GOG]]]
Old World - The Sacred and The Profane adds a touch of religious fervor to your play with a wealth of new content that explores how religion impacted the fortunes of ancient empires. Experience over 350 new events, recruit new historical characters, and deal with the demands of the clergy as you try and appease the various faiths that exist within your empire. Be warned, if a religion disapproves of your rule, it can lead to dissent, riots, or worse.

Old World - The Sacred and The Profane includes:
* '''350+ new events''' - from small rituals and everyday belief, to the power struggles of state religions and the emergence of world religions, you’ll need to keep your wits about you to navigate the complex world of ancient worship.
* '''Clergy characters''' - these new characters can join your court and bring their own missions and projects. How much they benefit you depend on how well their religion likes you. Existing characters can be inducted into the Clergy through a mission by the state religion's leader.
* '''Over 10 new character traits''' - The Sacred and The Profane adds a variety of new character traits, including new core traits, event-related traits, and traits unique to Clergy characters.
* '''Six new historical characters:'''
** Mani, the founder of Manichaeism
** Paul, fiery Christian convert and early Bishop
** Josephus, Jewish rebel, general, and scholar
** Ostanes, one of the rumored great magic users
** Sappho, Greek poetess
** Hypatia, Alexandrian scientist and philosopher
* '''Religious dissent mechanics''' - Negative opinion from a religion can lead to dissent in cities with that religion, which can have lasting consequences.
* '''Over 10 new ‘cult’ city projects''' - There are new cult improvements added by events, as well as improvements for existing Shrines. Each has a powerful and unique effect.

This DLC pack features a lot of 'what ifs', reflecting a time during which many religions were young and the empires of the known world were forced to reckon with competing faiths old and new.

== Pharaohs of the Nile ==
[[File:Pharaohs of the Nile.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587410/Old_World__Pharaohs_of_the_Nile Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--pharaohs-of-the-nile Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_pharaohs_of_the_nile GOG]]]
In the unforgiving deserts of Africa, the Nile birthed powerful empires that shaped the old world. Lead the people of Egypt through over 400 years of history in Pharaohs of the Nile. Unify the New Kingdom as Ahmose I, rewrite the great Battle of Qadesh as Ramesses the Great, and struggle against the Bronze Age Collapse as The New Kingdom's last great Pharaoh, Ramesses III. Like the Nile itself, empires must rise and fall – will yours stand the test of time?

Pharaohs of the Nile includes six historical free-form scenarios, each with unique characters and objectives set in The New Kingdom that spanned from the 17th to the 20th Dynasty.
* '''Unification:''' Start as a small regional power and establish one of the greatest empires of the old world. Lead Thebes against Hyksos and Kerma to unify Kemet and begin The New Kingdom Period.
* '''Dawn of a Golden Age:''' Expand your domain into the Levant, Libya, and Nubia, dotting the lands with obelisks and building the Temple of Karnak before erecting a Mortuary Temple and immortalizing your name.
* '''The Amarna Period:''' Engage in a unique holy war as you fight to establish the world’s first monotheistic religion – defeat cults of pagan gods and partake in battles of faith and conviction.
* '''The Battle of Qadesh:''' Play as Pharaoh Ramesses the Great and confront the Hittites in the largest chariot battle in the history of the world.
* '''Hearts of Kemet:''' Embrace the concept of Ma’at and seek victory through balance. As the High Priests grow stronger, your goal as Pharaoh Merneptah is to restore a sense of order.
* '''The Sea People:''' The Bronze Age Collapse threatens everything you have built over 300 years - how long will your empire hold against the onslaught of this previously unknown threat?

Pharaohs of the Nile introduces the Kingdom of Kush as a brand-new civilization you can lead in the sandbox campaign of Old World. With multiple dynasties to choose from and unique Kushite Pyramids to build, alongside two powerful new ranged units available exclusively to them, there are many options to explore when playing as Kush. Gain legitimacy as you spread your faith, build shrines to bolster your economy, and erect defensive structures to protect the land using your roster’s unique ability to build forts with any unit. Spread forth from the Nile to bring the Old World under your thumb.

== Wonders and Dynasties ==
[[File:Wonders and Dynasties.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587430/Old_World__Wonders_and_Dynasties Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--wonders-and-dynasties Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_wonders_and_dynasties GOG]]]
Old World - Wonders and Dynasties introduces 30 unique ways of starting your game with the addition of new rulers, alongside eight new wonders with which to leave a lasting legacy.

Each empire has received multiple new leaders to choose from, bringing additional starting conditions, family trees, traits, and events with them. Rule with an iron fist using Sulla’s unique Dictator trait, be the envy of other monarchs with Khufu’s ability to build countless wonders at reduced cost, or quickly forge a massive empire with Nebuchadnezzar’s rapid expansion. New wonders are at your disposal to open up new opportunities throughout a campaign – acquire free specialists with the Jerwan Aqueduct, become the trade capital of the world with the Al Khazneh, or spawn an endless army of swordsmen with the Colosseum.

Old World - Wonders and Dynasties includes:
* 100+ new dynasty-related events including assassination attempts, state dinners, and varied interactions between historical characters across dynasties, cultures, and nations. Rewrite history from the turbulent relations between Nero & Agrippina, to the murder of Stateira.
* 21 new character traits centering on the new dynasties. Each trait is unique to a specific character and adds new challenges and opportunities at court or in the field.
* 8 new wonders with powerful bonuses and modifiers that can fundamentally change your approach. Whether you rely on the scientific benefits of the Royal Library, the power of faith provided by the Jebel Barkal, or the endless sea of triremes granted by the Cothon, you can seek out new opportunities through these testaments to human ambition.
* 120 new historical characters including:
** Hannibal, the fearsome Carthaginian general and statesman
** Hanno the Navigator, famed explorer of the western coast of Africa
** Akhenaten, founder of the monotheistic religion Atenism
** Hammurabi, revered lawgiver and king
** Stateira, progeny of the last Achaemenid shahanshah of Persia
** Shammuramat, the inspiration for legendary Assyrian warrior-queen Semiramis

Reign supreme in the ancient world with Wonders and Dynasties – lead one of numerous new dynasties to greatness and erect magnificent new monuments to leave your mark on the world.

== Behind the Throne ==
[[File:Behind the Throne.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587420/Old_World__Behind_the_Throne Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--behind-the-throne Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_behind_the_throne GOG]]]
Old World - Behind the Throne introduces the machinations of the royal court with new mechanics, rivalries, and the ability to leverage your power with opulence projects that bring you closer to victory.

New historical characters take center stage in the role of advisors, viziers, aristocrats, and courtiers. These rising stars bring their own ambitions, desires, and drives with them. Will your statesmen change allegiances multiple times throughout their lives or will you be able to put an end to their double-dealing antics? Will you let the throne of Babylon be usurped by pretenders? Or will your greatest general betray you after a long life of service? Let others manage your cities and befriend them, or watch as they turn into dangerous rivals fueled by a thirst for power.

Old World - Behind the Throne includes:
* 350+ new events centering around court politics, intrigue, and personal ambition. The world behind the throne is a complex web of deceit, personal goals, and opportunities.
* New historical characters
** Alcibiades, Athenian statesman, and notorious political double-crosser.
** Enlil-nadin-shumi, usurper of the throne of Babylon.
** Harpagus, Kingmaker of Akkad.
** Bardaisan, scientist, scholar, and philosopher of Assyria.
** Mago the Author, Carthaginian writer on agriculture.
** Avicenna, famed philosopher from Persia.
* New projects and improvements
** Estates, expensive new, improvements with a wide variety of benefits.
** Opulence, a new project made possible by Estates. Use your wealth to generate additional victory points.
** Slums, which balance faster population growth with risk of rebellion.
* New Gameplay mechanics
** '''Rising Stars''' - Powerful non-leader characters who present dangers and opportunities as they accumulate experience, triggering a wide range of events with both negative and positive effects. If they become too much of a nuisance, there’s always ways of “dealing” with them.
** '''Stress & Revelry''' - Stymied ambitions, jealous lovers, raging barbarians, and much more can all take their toll on a ruler. Will your ruler indulge in hedonistic pursuits to escape the stress?
** '''The Grand Vizier''' - Take the minutiae of managing your cities off your plate, handing control to Viziers who will manage based on their personalities. Wise Viziers will focus on culture, courageous ones will recruit military units faster, while disciplined ones create specialists and special projects faster. Be warned, though – power corrupts, and a trusted Vizier might turn their gaze towards your throne.
** '''New Political Eras''' - Civil wars, grand reforms, and periods of corruption and decadence will bring forth new challenges for your empire as a whole.

Fall victim to the schemes of the court, or wield them to your advantage – with rising stars, budding rivalries, and ample revelry, anything is possible both upon and behind the throne.

== Behind the Throne ==
[[File:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3406150/Old_World__Wrath_of_Gods/.jpg|thumb|400px|[https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--wrath-of-gods Steam] [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/old-world--behind-the-throne Epic Games] [https://www.gog.com/en/game/old_world_wrath_of_gods GOG]]]

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|title=Getting Started
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[[File:PEDIA Normal.png|25px|link=]] [[Beginner's Guide]] • [[File:Replay.png|25px|link=]] [[Tutorial Video]]
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[[File:YIELD LEGITIMACY.png|25px|link=]] [[Nations]] • [[File:YIELD MONEY.png|25px|link=]] [[Resources]] • [[File:CITIES Normal.png|25px|link=]] [[Cities]] • [[File:YIELD SCIENCE.png|25px|link=]] [[Technology]]
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[[File:YIELD GROWTH.png|25px|link=]] [[Characters]] • [[File:UNIT MILITIA.png|25px|link=]] [[Units]] • [[File:RATING CHARISMA.png|25px|link=]] [[Opinion]]
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|title=The World
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[[File:MISSION ADOPT RELIGION.png|25px|link=]] [[Religion]] • [[File:World maps.png|25px|link=]] [[Map]]
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[[File:UI HUD Icon Luxury.png|25px|link=]] [[Downloadable Content]] • [[File:PROJECT MOAT.png|25px|link=]] [[Game Editor]] • [[File:LAW ENGINEERING.png|25px|link=]] [[Modding]] • [[File:CULTURE STRONG.png|25px|link=]] [[Achievements]]
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We are grateful to PotatoMcWhiskey for creating a tutorial video for ''Old World''!
{{#ev:youtube|wIvQSZPhmD4|1100|center|Starting your Empire - Old World for beginners - Hittites|autoresize=autoresize}}