Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition receives more post-launch DLC as the year starts, with its latest, The Last Chieftains being officially slated to release on February 17, 2026.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains introduces three new playable South American civilizations – the Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi – to the real-time strategy game, telling “the stories of those who fought for their freedom against European incursion.”
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains Gets February Release
Here is a breakdown of what the three new civilizations introduced in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains bring to the battlefield:
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Mapuche – Throw off the yoke of foreign oppression through unconventional cavalry and counter-unit tactics. The Mapuche unique units are the Kona, a melee cavalryman that deals increased damage to injured targets, and the Bolas Rider, a ranged cavalryman whose projectiles slow down enemy units.
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Muisca – Dominate the Colombian Andes with economic prowess, piety, and deadly ranged soldiers. The Muisca unique units are the Guecha Warrior, a javelineer whose death heals nearby Guecha Warriors, and the Temple Guard, a heavy infantryman that attacks faster the longer it remains in combat.
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Tupi – Master the jungles and coastlines of modern-day Brazil with infantry and ranged soldiers. The Tupi unique units are the Blackwood Archer, an inexpensive ranged soldier that trains in pairs, and the Ibirapema Warrior, a heavy infantryman who deals area damage.
Furthermore, all three civilizations have access to the Champi Warriors – a blend of fast scout and infantry able to build Outposts –, ranged Slingers, as well as Settlements, “buildings that support population and serve as dropsites for all resources.”
The three campaigns introduced in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition’s The Last Chieftains DLC will see us leading our troops in famous clashes, including the battles of Rio de Janeiro, Chocontá, and Tucapel.
The Mapuche campaign picks up after the young warrior Lautaro sees his village destroyed and vows revenge on the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.
The Muisca campaign can be played from two different perspectives, depending on whether we, as Commander Pacanchique, side with the noble Nemequene or the greedy Quemuenchatocha.
Lastly, the Tupi campaign sees chieftain Arariboia seeking Portuguese aid to defend his people against a rival tribe.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains releases on February 17, 2026, arriving then on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. The DLC is available for pre-order now with a 15% discount.
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