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We are excited to announce the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Chronicles: Battle for Greece, an immersive narrative expansion that transports players to the world of classical antiquity. Coming November 14th, Chronicles builds upon classic gameplay with a reimagined visual experience and a focus on epic, character-focused storytelling.
The first chapter, Battle for Greece, introduces three new civilizations: Achaemenids, Athenians, and Spartans – in a 21-scenario campaign, brought to life through engaging voice acting, animated cutscenes, and much more!
We have been thrilled to work with CaptureAge to present Battle for Greece, the first installment of Chronicles. This new epic narrative experience is a must-play for strategy lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
Chronicles: Battle for Greece is available for pre-order now on Steam! Coming November 14th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2805520/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__Chronicles_Battle_for_Greece
What is Chronicles?
A sharp breeze surges across the Aegean. The dockyards of Athens thrum with activity, the air filled with the acrid smell of pitch, slathered across the hulls of a hundred waiting warships. In the mess halls of Sparta, wolf-eyed warriors slurp bitter black broth, their arms still aching from the day’s exercises. On the shores of the Hellespont, the Great King of Persia watches as a vast host assembles before him, drawn from a hundred different lands. The battle for Greece is about to begin.
Created by CaptureAge, a team of Age of Empires veterans, Chronicles is a series of DLCs set in the ancient world, taking the core gameplay and balance of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and then pushing it a step further by adding multiple new features inspired by the time period, along with a complete visual overhaul!
The story of Chronicles begins with Battle for Greece. Spanning over a century of history from the Ionian Revolt, through the Greco-Persian Wars, to the end of the Peloponnesian Wars, the 21-scenario campaign contains some of history’s most famous and consequential battles, including Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. Meet fascinating historical figures such as the ruthless Spartan admiral, Lysander, the wise statesman, Pericles, and the fearless warrior queen, Artemisia!
Included in this DLC
Chronicles will also feature a complete naval overhaul with six types of military ships, new trading options with merchant ships, and a new gold resource which can be gathered at sea: Oysters! Plus, use special civilization mechanics, such as the ability to enact government policies and individually upgrade Town Centers to fine-tune the control over your empire. Innovative gameplay, including a unique naval combat system, and new technologies are all ready for you to explore and enjoy!
- New graphical modelsincluding 55 new land units, 19 new naval units, and 85 new buildings
A 21-scenario campaign covering over a century of history
A fresh approach to storytelling with animated cutscenes, new music, and voice acting
- Three ancient civilizationsAchaemenids, Athenians and Spartans (not available in ranked play)
Overhaul of naval combat: with six military ship types, including ramming and catapult ships
Unique civilization mechanics: including customizable Town Centers and government policies
… and much more!
Achaemenids, Athenians, and Spartans NOT Available in Ranked Play
The Achaemenids, Athenians, and Spartans will NOT be available for Ranked Play. You can read more about this decision below.
At its core, Chronicles is a new series for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, dedicated to narrative and historical immersion, primarily with a single-player focus. To build upon this goal and
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