Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition’s newest expansion — The Last Chieftains — released on February 17, 2026, adding three new civilizations from late 15th- and 16th-century South America, a new architecture set, and three brand-new campaigns. Riot Games If you’ve been waiting for Age of Empires II to go beyond Europe and Asia — this is your moment.
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All 3 New Civilizations at a Glance
| Civilization | Region | Playstyle | Campaign Hero |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🗡️ Mapuche | Chile & Argentina | Unconventional cavalry, counter-unit tactics | Lautaro |
| 💎 Muisca | Colombia | Magic & lore-based units, dual-perspective campaign | Pacanchique |
| 🏹 Tupi | Brazil | Versatile jungle & coastal infantry/ranged | Arariboia |
All three civilizations are fully integrated into Ranked multiplayer, making them immediately viable for competitive play from day one. leagueoflegends
All 8 New Unique Units
There are a total of eight new units featured in The Last Chieftains DLC. u.gg Here’s the full breakdown:
| Unit | Civilization | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kona | Mapuche | Melee cavalryman — deals bonus damage to injured targets |
| Bolas Rider | Mapuche | Ranged cavalry — slows enemy units on hit |
| Blackwood Archer | Tupi | Trained in pairs, costs half pop space — Castle unit |
| Ibirapema Warrior | Tupi | AoE melee infantry — available at Barracks |
| Muisca unique units (x2) | Muisca | Lore-based abilities tied to El Dorado campaign |
| Champi Warrior | All 3 + Inca | Fast infantry scout — available from Dark Age |
For tips on how to master each civ in ranked, check out our Age of Empires 2 strategy guide on Technosports.
Three New Campaigns — Stories Worth Playing
The Mapuche campaign follows Lautaro, a young warrior seeking to avenge the destruction of his village at the hands of Spanish forces. The Muisca campaign centres on Commander Pacanchique navigating political rivalries, while the Tupi campaign focuses on Chieftain Arariboia working to secure Portuguese support to defend his people. altchar
What makes these campaigns stand out is interactivity — players can make important decisions with ripple effects, train heroes from the Town Center, and use unique heroic abilities like Guacolda’s Field Medicine and Pacanchique’s Battle Formation. u.gg
Platforms & Availability
The expansion is currently available for purchase on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. altchar It requires the base game Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
Want to see how this DLC compares to previous expansions? Read our complete AoE 2 DLC tier ranking on Technosports.
FAQs
Q: Are The Last Chieftains civilizations available in ranked multiplayer?
Yes — all three new civilizations (Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi) are fully playable in Ranked mode from day one of the DLC’s release.
Q: How many unique units does The Last Chieftains DLC add to AoE 2?
The DLC adds a total of 8 new unique units across the Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi civilizations, plus the shared Champi Warrior scout unit.
