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Oath: New Foundations

Buried Giant Studios · Board game · 2026
Ludopedia
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BoardGameGeek
8.6 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–6 · best 4, 5, 6
Players
Solo
Play Time
45–150 min
Weight
Weight 3.0/5
Year
Year 2026
Minimum age
Minimum age 10+
Buy
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

New Foundations is the expansion that elevates Oath from an excellent game to a truly epic and malleable experience. If you love seeing the consequences of your choices echo through generations, you will feel right at home with the new layers of intrigue and construction. It is essential content for those seeking narrative depth and wanting to see the game world evolve organically with every session.

Highlights
  • Deeper, more engaging intrigue mechanics
  • Hundreds of fresh, varied cards
  • Greater agency in world-building
  • Significantly boosts chronicle replayability
Keep in mind
  • Increases overall rules complexity
  • Requires base game familiarity
  • Sessions can run longer
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you have already ventured through the chronicles of Oath, you know that the world is not just a static map, but a living organism that breathes and changes according to your choices. With the New Foundations expansion, this experience gets a fresh breath of life. It is not just about 'more cards,' but a profound overhaul that allows your dynasty to leave even deeper marks on the history of this fallen world. The expansion introduces hundreds of new cards that not only expand the range of strategic possibilities but also inject fascinating new systems that make empire-building a much denser and more rewarding task. Imagine being able to shape the very foundations of the game, adapting the rules and the setting to the image of the lineage you are cultivating. It is the type of expansion that transforms 'how we play' as much as 'what we play.' For those who love games that tell emerging stories, where politics, negotiation, and resource management intertwine organically, New Foundations is the perfect invitation to return to the table. The new intrigue and quest mechanics allow you to explore paths that were previously just distant dreams, making each chronicle a unique journey. If you are an Oath veteran, you will feel that the game has flourished; if you are a newcomer, you will find a much more robust and personality-filled system. It is a tribute to the players' ability to be the true authors of the chronicle, ensuring that the world of Oath remains one of the most dynamic and unpredictable stages you can have on your shelf. Prepare to see empires fall and new foundations built by your own hands, in an experience that challenges your leadership and diplomatic skills at every turn.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 BEST

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Admin: Upcoming Releases Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Oath Mechanism: Campaign Games
Publisher Buried Giant Studios
Designer Cole Wehrle
Artist Kyle Ferrin

Community

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305owners
693wishlist
54want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game to play New Foundations?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game, Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile.
Does the expansion significantly change the playtime?
As it adds more depth and choices, sessions might run slightly longer, but the average range of 45-150 minutes remains consistent depending on the group.
Is it suitable for someone new to Oath?
We recommend mastering the base game first. New Foundations adds extra layers that might overwhelm newcomers.
How many players does the game support with the expansion?
The expansion maintains support for 1 to 6 players, keeping the original's flexibility.
Are the new cards compatible with old chronicles?
Yes, they are designed to integrate seamlessly into the chronicle system, making each new session feel unique.
What exactly changes in empire-building?
You get more tools to define the rules and the setting, allowing your lineage to truly leave a lasting mark on the world.