by Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Team A new dawn is upon us! Dawn of the Dukes, the second expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is available now on the Microsoft Store and Steam! Challenge friends with two additional civilizations as well as new units and technologies. Battle your way across Central and Eastern Europe with three new campaigns, overwhelming your opponents with sheer military might and economic productivity or with highly disciplined and technologically innovative armies! 3 New, Fully Voiced Campaigns Algirdas and Kestutis – Faced with an impending invasion by the greedy Teutonic Knights, the small principality of Lithuania is on the brink of catastrophe. Divided and without wise leadership, the last pagans of Europe appear doomed, but Prince Algirdas and his loyal brother, Kestutis, refuse to bow to the marauders. Can they repel the crusaders and then contend with the grandsons of Genghis Khan — the ...

Overnight, the Age of Empires team celebrated the launch of The African Royals DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, available now on Microsoft Store and on Steam. Dive into the heart of Africa as you explore a new continent for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with two brand new civilizations and their kingdoms, the Ethiopians and the Hausa! Experience 3 all-new Historical Battles, 15 new African maps and 5 new Indigenous African Civilizations to ally with. Players can also use an Age up mechanic unique to the African civilizations, gain new Alliances with every age and use your Influence to hire your allies’ units or research their technologies. For the full blog post and the latest on Age of Empires, stay tuned to ageofempires.com.

by Ian Stevens, Senior Program Manager, World’s Edge A new year is upon us and what better way to celebrate than by challenging your friends in battle with two new civilizations and testing your mettle and strategy in three new fully-voiced campaigns! The Lords of the West expansion is available now for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on the Microsoft Store and Steam! In addition to the 16 new achievements, here are some of the features you can look forward to in the Lords of the West expansion… Burgundian Civilization A cavalry civilization specializing in economic development. Take advantage of the ability to perform economic upgrades one age earlier than other civilizations, stable technologies cost 50% less, and gunpowder units gain 25% attack. Sicilian Civilization An infantry civilization specializing in city building and defensive capabilities to fuel their relentless drive for expansion. Build Donjons for additional fortifications around your towns, employ ...