While previous updates teased individual mechanics for the Muisca and Tupi, we now have the full picture, including the reveal of the Mapuche. This expansion focuses on the diverse cultures of the Americas, offering new campaigns and unique units that promise to shift the current meta. For those looking to optimize their build orders the moment the gates open, the global rollout begins on February 17th and 18th, depending on your region.
When can you play The Last Chieftains?
The deployment follows a global synchronized schedule. You can find the specific start times for your region below:
- Pacific Time (PST): February 17, 10:00 AM
- Eastern Time (EST): February 17, 1:00 PM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): February 17, 6:00 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): February 18, 3:00 AM
- Australian Eastern DT (AEDT): February 18, 5:00 AM
If you haven't secured your copy yet, the 15% pre-order discount is still active but will vanish once the expansion goes live. Adding three American civilizations at once is a significant move for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, likely introducing new counter-play dynamics against established cavalry and archer civilizations. Prepare your workers; the conquest begins in just a few days.
Soren