Pre-Order The Last Chieftains for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age DE Team
After listening to the Age of Empires community yearning to experience South American civilizations, stories, and environments, we are thrilled to announce the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Last Chieftains, launching February 17, 2026! Dive into medieval South America, where history and folklore combine in a vibrant and compelling expansion to present epic battles, riveting narratives, and endless intrigue.
The Last Chieftains introduces three captivating new civilizations, each with their own unique units and technologies: Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi. Challenge your friends in skirmish matches or battle your way across South America with three new campaigns, commanding the forces of folk heroes such as Lautaro, Pacanchique, and Arariboia. These campaigns feature memorable characters, like the cheerful berserker Galvarino, and Nicolas Durand, the swashbuckling adventurer. The Muisca campaign can even be played from two unique perspectives, depending on whether you decide to serve the noble Nemequene or the greedy Quemuenchatocha!
We are excited to work with our development partner, Forgotten Empires, to bring you The Last Chieftains. Whether you are a passionate historian, an admirer of compelling narratives, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all of the above – The Last Chieftains will bring you countless hours of joy and fun!
The Last Chieftainsis available now for pre-order on Steam, Microsoft Store, or Xbox with 15% off for a limited time!
*The Last Chieftains will be available for purchase on PlayStation 5 at launch day, February 17th.
What is The Last Chieftains?
“Our moment. That’s how he described it. And, in a way, it was. In a single decisive move, Quemuenchatocha burned down the leadership of both the north and south. From the blackened soil, he will forge his empire.”
The Last Chieftains is a DLC set in South America primarily during the late medieval period. Masters of adaptation to the terrain and continuously changing circumstances, the Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi offer Age of Empires II players the game’s core unit roster along with several unique and region-specific assets representing emblematic features of each indigenous people. Veterans and newcomers alike will enjoy approachable, powerful, and immersive new civilizations!
The campaigns of The Last Chieftains tell the stories of those who fought for their freedom against European incursion. Experience the famous battles of Rio de Janeiro, Chocontá, and Tucapel; fight for justice alongside Lautaro, master realpolitik as the brave Arariboia, and save your beloved as the honorable Pacanchique in El Dorado, a campaign that blends history and Muisca folklore into an utterly unique tale!
Included in this DLC
Three New Civilizations!
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.
The Mapuche
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.
The Muisca
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.
The Tupi
Several region-specific assets for increased immersion in South American history:
Champi Warriors — fast infantry who can build Outposts and excel at scouting, raiding, and fighting ranged soldiers. Available to the Inca, Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi.
Slingers — deadly ranged soldiers who spell doom for infantry armies. Slingers serve the Inca, Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi.
Settlements — buildings that support population and serve as dropsites for all resources. The Inca, Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi can all build Settlements.
Three New Campaigns!
Lautaro (Mapuche) — After witnessing his village’s destruction, the young warrior Lautaro vows revenge on the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. Can Lautaro change his people’s fate by mastering Spanish tactics?
Lautaro
El Dorado (Muisca) — Commander Pacanchique is forced to pick a side between two powerful rulers, yet his true loyalty lies with his beloved Azay. Can Pacanchique protect her while surviving Muisca infighting and European incursions?
El Dorado
Arariboia (Tupi) — When a rival tribe threatens his people with extinction, chieftain Arariboia resolves to protect them at any cost. Will he be able to secure Portuguese aid and reclaim his people’s lost homeland?
Arariboia
As you venture through these campaigns, you will:
Relive the legendary search for El Dorado, the foundation of Brazil, and the fabled battles of the Araucanian War!
Choose a side in the Muisca Wars — a level of interactivity never before seen in Age of Empires!
Encounter legendary characters like the grizzled warrior Caupolicán, the industrious Mem de Sá, andthe power-hungry god-king Quemuenchatocha.
Make important, interactive decisions with effects that ripple throughout each campaign!
Train your heroes from the Town Center and use their unique heroic abilities — such as Guacolda’s Field Medicine and Pacanchique’s Battle Formation — to strengthen your army.
Earn the loyalty of tribes like the Picunche and the Quimbaya, whose warriors will follow you throughout your exploits.
Marvel at an array of new flora, fauna, and other atmospheric visuals that will fully immerse you in medieval South America.
All Three New Civilizations Available in Ranked Play!
As always, Forgotten Empires is committed to delivering a product with content for everyone at all levels, styles, spheres, and preferences of the Age of Empires experience. Research and design exploration quickly showed that South American civilizations fielded different armies than the typical medieval model, but could nevertheless stand toe to toe with invaders from across the sea. With familiar technology trees and design concepts, The Last Chieftains civilizations fit easily into ranked gameplay.
With a familiar Age of Empires II feel, plenty of flavor to whet the appetites of historical enthusiasts, and the innovative features that Age of Empires II fans have come to expect from each new addition to our beloved game, The Last Chieftains has something for everyone.
Pre-Order The Last Chieftains Now!
Experience medieval South America like never before with the latest expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, where history and folklore combine to present epic battles, riveting narratives, and endless intrigue. Blaze a trail across tall mountains, thick jungles, and vibrant landscapes with three new campaigns, commanding the Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi, each with their unique units, technologies, and stunning new architecture!
The Last Chieftains is available now for pre-order on Steam, Microsoft Store, or Xbox with 15% off for a limited time!
