Age of Empires II: DE - Chronicles: Alexander the Great

Prepare for the next chapter in the fan-favorite Chronicles saga by stepping into the sandals of history’s greatest conqueror – Alexander the Great – and embark on a sweeping, narrative-driven campaign that traces his rise from precocious youth to world-shaking ruler.

Experience Alexander’s legendary exploits, from his bold teenage ambitions to his triumphant march across Persia, his audacious expedition to South Asia, his dramatic return journey. Crafted with the well-known Chronicles narrative flair and meticulous historical authenticity, this expansion delivers an immersive campaign experience brimming with drama, strategy, and replayability.

Key Features

• Expansive Grand Campaign: 18 richly detailed scenarios – 16 as Alexander’s Macedonians, plus two unique Thracian and Puru scenarios – to chronicle every pivotal moment of his life.

• Animated Mosaic Cutscenes: Stunning, artful cinematics bring each chapter to life, blending classical aesthetics with modern animation techniques.

• Three New Civilizations: Command the disciplined Macedonians, the swift-raiding Thracians, or the elephant-riding Puru, with two new architecture sets for distinctive visual flair.

• Customizable Campaign Army: Unlock 16 bonus units and 4 bonus technologies, then deploy them in later scenarios to tailor your force.

• Visual & Audio Upgrades: Revamped siege weapon models and 13 original music tracks heighten the drama of every battle and march.

Three Legendary Civilizations

The Macedonians

Pin your enemies with pike-wielding Phalangite infantry and break their lines with the thunderous Companion cavalry. Build Fortified Outposts to stage lightning assaults, then unleash pike and horse in perfect harmony.

The Thracians

Master the art of raiding: with swift Rhomphaia Warriors, deadly skirmishers, and unique technologies which reward death and destruction with gold, your foes will learn to fear these hardy mountain men.

The Puru

Dominate your opponents with mighty war elephants, supported by bamboo-longbow archers whose volleys sow chaos. Build an army that combines brute force with precise ranged support.

One Man’s Destiny

Unlike any previous expansions, Alexander the Great dedicates the full campaign to one extraordinary figure, granting space for an in-depth character study. Experience all of Alexander’s most famous battles, including the Granicus, Gaugamela, and the Hydaspes, as well as Thracian and Puru scenarios which illuminate parallel stories of allies and adversaries. Cutting-edge level design brings these encounters to life with unique mechanics, objectives, and map features.

Forge a Battle-Tested Army

As you progress in the campaign, unlock 16 bonus units – including Achaemenid chariots and Puru elephants – and 4 bonus technologies that can be used in future scenarios. Unleash the full might of your expanding empire.

Cinematic Presentation & Soundtrack

Overhauled siege unit graphics heighten the immersion for which Chronicles is celebrated, while 13 new music tracks for both campaign and skirmish modes provide a thrilling soundtrack for your empire’s rise.