Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires

A classic RTS expansion adding new civs, campaigns, and enhanced gameplay

gameReal-Time Strategy real time strategy strategy historical

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Players without the base HD edition or on non‑PC platforms

What is Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires?

Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires is the second official expansion for the HD Edition, bringing five brand‑new civilizations—Incas, Indians, Italians, Magyars and Slavs—along with fresh units, technologies, and maps. Developed with SkyBox Labs and released on Steam in 2013, it requires the base HD Edition to install. The expansion also introduces seven single‑player campaigns covering historic figures such as Alaric I, Sforza, and Dracula, plus a suite of balance tweaks, a higher population cap, and improved on‑screen rendering for a richer real‑time strategy experience.

SpecificationsAI-estimated

developerForgotten Empires LLC

multiplayerSingle player, Multiplayer

release date2012-12-31

Key Features of Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires

Adds five fully realized civilizations with unique units and tech trees, expanding strategic options.

Increases the population limit to 200, allowing larger armies and more epic battles.

Introduces seven historically themed single‑player campaigns with tailored scenarios and objectives.

Provides enhanced AI opponents that adapt to player strategies for a tougher single‑player experience.

Includes new maps and terrain types, offering fresh battlefield layouts for both solo and multiplayer matches.

Improves on‑screen rendering and visual fidelity, delivering clearer unit models and smoother animations.

Offers balance tweaks to existing units and technologies, refining overall game fairness.

Integrates seamlessly with the Age of Empires II HD Edition on Steam, requiring no separate launcher.

Use Cases for Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires

Historical Campaign Play

Experience immersive, story‑driven campaigns based on real historical events.

Multiplayer Skirmishes

Compete online with friends or strangers using the new civilizations.

Strategic Learning

Study diverse unit compositions and tech trees introduced by the expansion.

Modding and Community Maps

Create and share custom scenarios using the expanded map editor tools.

Pros & Cons of Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires

Pros

Five brand‑new civilizations with distinct playstyles
Higher population cap for larger battles
Rich, historically grounded campaign narratives
Enhanced AI provides a tougher solo challenge

Cons

Requires the base HD Edition, adding an extra purchase step
Some balance issues persist with newly added units
Limited to PC platform only

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Age of Empires II HD Edition to play Forgotten Empires?

Yes, the expansion requires the HD Edition to be installed.

Is the expansion available on consoles?

No, it is released exclusively for PC via Steam.

Can I play the new campaigns in multiplayer mode?

The campaigns are single‑player only; multiplayer uses the standard game modes.

What is the population limit after installing the expansion?

The limit is raised to 200 units per player.

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