Earlier this yr, the event of a brand new enlargement for Age of Empires II: Definitive Version was already confirmed, however not a lot details about its contents was revealed. At this time, that subject was solved. Microsoft and the Age growth group, Forgotten Empires, at present unveiled Age of Empires II: Definitive Version – The Three Kingdoms, which is ready to develop on “China’s epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the place historical past and legend collide in a battle for supremacy.

The enlargement gives three new campaigns that take gamers to China, providing intertwined tales set through the early medieval interval that break up into 15 missions. The studio is touting “a stage of replay worth by no means earlier than seen in Age of Empires” for this enlargement, because of its use of branching narratives and decision-making factors.

Here is a rundown of the three included story campaigns:

• Liu Bei (Shu) — Within the midst of a bloody civil warfare, the sandal maker, Liu Bei, and his sworn brothers combat to revive the ailing Han dynasty. Can this honorable commoner save the empire, or will it fall into the fingers of the ruthless warlord Cao Cao?
• Cao Cao (Wei) — The best warlord of his time, Cao Cao rises from a mere cavalry commander to the true energy behind the throne of China. Will his formidable schemes and tactical ability be sufficient to position his personal dynasty on the throne of the Center Kingdom?
• The Solar Clan (Wu) — After their father is murdered, the sons of the Solar Clan combat for revenge whereas constructing themselves as much as be the rulers of southern China. Will their battle make them worthy of the Mandate of Heaven, or are they doomed to change into footnotes in historical past?

On the multiplayer and skirmish aspect, gamers will likely be receiving 5 new civilizations with this enlargement, all with ranked entry too. They’re:

• Shu
  • Take the reins of the Kingdom of Shu and fulfill Liu Bei’s dream of restoring the Han dynasty. The Shu distinctive models are the White Feather Guard, an infantryman that slows down models it assaults, and the Struggle Chariot, a car that fires barrages of bolts from a big repeating crossbow.
• Wei
  • Step into the footwear of Cao Cao and dominate China with huge cavalry armies and nefarious schemes. The Wei distinctive models are the Tiger Cavalry, a horseman that ranges up because it kills models, and the Xianbei Raider, a cavalry archer that fires storms of arrows into the enemy ranks.
• Wu
  • Lead the Solar Clan to glory via infantry and naval prowess. The Wu distinctive models are the Fireplace Archer, a ranged soldier that fires incendiary arrows, and the Jian Swordsman, a heavy infantry unit whose protect gives immense safety – till it breaks.
• Jurchens
  • Dominate the rugged terrain of northeast China with the expert hunters, armored cavalry, and gunpowder weaponry of the Nice Jin dynasty. The Jurchen distinctive models are the Iron Pagoda, a cavalryman that sometimes blocks melee assaults, and the Grenadier, a foot soldier who hurls lethal incendiary bombs at his enemies.
• Khitans
  • Relive the glory of the Liao dynasty and Kara-Khitai, terrorizing your enemies with cell hordes and diabolical weapons. The Khitan distinctive models are the Liao Dao, an infantryman whose deadly sword slashes trigger lasting injury, and the Mounted Trebuchet, a strong siege engine carried round by camels. Moreover, as a substitute of farming, the Khitans collect meals from Pastures, which will be tended by two Villagers as a substitute of only one.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Version – The Three Kingdoms is out Could 6 for $19.99 throughout PC (Steam and Microsoft Retailer) and Xbox consoles. There’s a 15% pre-order low cost hooked up to the enlargement proper now, although, dropping the value to $16.99.

On the identical time, the PlayStation 5 model of Age of Empires II: Definitive Version is releasing on Could 6 as nicely. Nevertheless, those that pre-order the technique recreation’s Premium Version on the Sony console will be capable of bounce in 5 days early on Could 1.