The most iconic of Real-Time-Strategy game ever created – Age of Empires II – is getting its first campaign-focused expansion, headed by community creator turned developer Ramsey Abdulrahim, from World’s Edge.

Titled Victors and Vanquished, the new DLC features 14 community-inspired scenarios and 5 exclusive new ones. These have been updated to meet commercial standards, with every scenario getting bug fixes, professional voice acting, original musical scores, balancing and quality of life improvements. These are going to be split between three campaigns:

1- Ragnar Lothbrok – “All big empires start from humble origins, and yours will be no different. Begin with raids to pay and recruit warriors. Then capture jarldoms in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden to grow your power. As you become king, more possibilities are at your fingertips”.

2 – Otto the Great – “You are surrounded by enemies: fearsome Vikings, horse-riding Magyars, and stalwart Franks. But, though you are king, your power is not absolute. You have three vassals. These can be your very best friends, helping you achieve your ambition to become Holy Roman Emperor… or, they will be a rebellious thorn in your side”.

3 – Oda Nobunaga – “Play as one of six different unique factions. Will you lead the Takeda and crush your enemies with the best cavalry in Japan? Or, will you command the Otomo and find your advantage in the arrival of strange people with new weapons? Or, if subterfuge and assassination is more your style, try the Mori clan and leverage your criminal network to recruit unsavory characters”.

The DLC is coming out on the 14th of March and will cost you $11.04 | 11,04€ | £8.49.

Once again, Age of Empires II proves that its still worthy of a top spot on every list of The Best RTS (Real-Time Strategy) Games To Play In 2024.

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