AGE OF EMPIRES II: DEFINITIVE EDITION Gets Its First Official DLC LORDS OF THE WEST
Xbox Game Studios recently released the first official expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Lords of the West. This expansion adds two new civilizations (Burgundians and Sicilians) as well as three brand-new fully-voiced campaigns. All of this, plus 16 new achievements for you to strive for. You can find more details for everything from Xbox, but here’s a quick rundown.
The Burgundians are all about cavalry and have the Coustillier unit to bring down infantry and archers as well as the Flemish Militia infantry unit to bring down enemy cavalry. You’ll also be able to use Burgundian Vineyards to gain additional gold by either converting food or simply by farming. Sicilians on the other hand are more infantry based and can use the Serjeant to construct Donjons which are a fortification for units to gain additional protection and shoot additional projectiles.
Edward Longshanks Campaign
Edward I is widely considered as one of England’s greatest rulers, mentioned in the same breath as Alfred the Great and Elizabeth I. Known as “Longshanks” for his height and intimidating stature, he was a man that commanded respect as he transformed England from a tattered state into a prominent European power.
The Grand Dukes of the West Campaign
The Burgundian dukes are driven by ambition and greed. They lead an extremely luxurious life and need to constantly expand their domains to pay for it. Image and publicity mean everything to them. Philip the Bold earned his nickname after the defeat at Poitiers and John the Fearless earned his after a defeat in the Crusades, so these dukes know the importance of propaganda.
The Hautevilles Campaign
Robert Guiscard arrived in Italy in 1047 CE with a robber-band of 35 men. Within a century, his Hauteville family included dukes in Italy, princes in the Middle East, and even the King of Sicily. Join this intrepid family of Norman adventurers and complete their unlikely and compelling story.
Lords of the West is available now for $9.99 from Microsoft Store and Steam.