Overview of Age of Empires II Definitive Edition - Lords of the West DLC

Age of Empires II Definitive Edition - Lords of the West is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion for Age of Empires II Definitive Edition, released on January 26, 2021. It includes two new civilizations, the Lombards and Burgundians, as well as two campaigns, The Last Khans and Charlemagne’s Paladins. This expansion also brings a new map type, the River Nile, as well as several units, buildings and technologies to existing civilizations. The Lords of the West DLC also adds four new game modes to the game, remastered AI, and an improved quality of life.

New Civilizations

The two new civilizations added by the Lords of the West DLC are the Lombards and Burgundians. The Lombards are a faction of Germanic warriors who control the area of Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. They have a unique unit, the Arbalester, as well as unique technologies such as the Burgundian Faith and the Lombard League. On the other hand, the Burgundians are a nation of Gauls who control the area of France and the Rhine. They have a unique unit, the Trebuchet, and unique technologies such as the Burgundian Faith and the Burgundian Companions.

Game Modes

Age of Empires II Definitive Edition - Lords of the West DLC adds four new game modes: the Regicide mode, which is a new way to play a standard game; the Duel mode, which is a 1v1 battle; the Emperor mode, which is a 4-player game; and finally, the Legacy mode, which is a 2-player cooperative campaign. These new game modes offer exciting and challenging new ways to play the game.

Conclusion

Age of Empires II Definitive Edition – Lords of the West is a great addition to the Age of Empires series. It adds two new civilizations, the Lombards and Burgundians, as well as two campaigns, The Last Khans and Charlemagne’s Paladins. Additionally, there are four new game modes, new units, buildings and technologies. This expansion is sure to keep Age of Empires fans entertained for hours.