The newly released content takes the legendary strategy title to medieval South America, adding three new civilisations and three epic campaigns
Age of Empires II fans revelling in nostalgia have even more to enjoy with a new DLC.
Gamers who love the iconic 1990s PC game have been rewarded over the years with remasters of the beloved historical strategy series. But now, almost 30 years after the original Age of Empires II game first released, a new expansion has reason to keep fans coming back to the franchise.
The latest remaster, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, was called the ‘best version’ of the game by PC Gamer. Available not just on PC, but also Xbox and PlayStation, it has been updated with a number of DLC packs in recent years.
Yesterday (Tuesday, February 17) saw the launch of the latest update, The Last Chieftains. The new content includes three new civilisations to play as and new campaigns based in mediaeval South America.
The Mapuche, Muisca and Tupi join AoE, each with their own unique characteristics. Each one has its own campaign for players to enjoy.
Players choosing each new civilization will access their unique units, as always. The Mapuche offers melee cavalaryman the Kona and ranged cavalryman the Bolas Rider.
The Muisca’s Guecha Warriors are javelineers whose death heals other nearby Guecha Warriors, while the Temple Guard is a heavy infantryman that “attacks faster the longer it remains in combat”. Finally, the Tupi offer the Blackwood Archer, a ranged soldier trained in pairs, and the Ibirapema Warrior, a heavy infantryman who deals area damage.
The new campaigns are as follows:
Mapuche
- Lautaro: After witnessing his village’s destruction, the young warrior Lautaro vows revenge on the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. Can Lautaro change his people’s fate by mastering Spanish tactics?
Muisca
- El Dorado: Commander Pacanchique is forced to pick a side between two powerful rulers, yet his true loyalty lies with his beloved Azay. Can Pacanchique protect her while surviving Muisca infighting and European incursions?
Tupi
- Arariboia: When a rival tribe threatens his people with extinction, chieftain Arariboia resolves to protect them at any cost. Will he be able to secure Portuguese aid and reclaim his people’s lost homeland?
An Xbox Game Studios spokesperson said: “We are thrilled to announce the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Last Chieftains, is available now! Dive into medieval South America, where history and folklore combine in a vibrant and compelling expansion to present epic battles, riveting narratives, and endless intrigue.
“Plus, The Last Chieftains introduces three captivating new civilizations, each with their own unique units and technologies: Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi. Whether you are a passionate historian, an admirer of compelling narratives, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all of the above – The Last Chieftains will bring you countless hours of joy and fun!”
The Last Chieftains is available on Steam for PC, Xbox Store for Xbox Series X/S and and PlayStation Store for PS5. It costs £14.99.