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Xbox has announced that big plans are in store for Age of Empires in 2026. While 2025 boasted several expansions for various recent series entries, including Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Age of Mythology Retold, and Age of Empires 4, the hype train isn't over yet.
Read on to learn about the full 2026 roadmap for the AOE franchise. Here are the details.
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What is included in the Age of Empires 2026 roadmap?
Here is a summary of what's coming over the next year:
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- Red Bull Wololo: Londonium tournament
- Age of Mythology Retold - Expansion Pass
- Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition
- Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains DLC
- Two new Age of Empires 4 DLC expansions
Red Bull Wololo: Londonium tournament
From April 1-6, 2025, fans can visit London to experience an all-new esports Wololo tourney centered around AOE2 DE and AOE4, as talented players get together to compete against one another and emerge victorious in exhilarating skirmishes. While the Playoffs take place in Leicester Square, the Grand Finals will be hosted at the Royal Albert Hall.
Age of Mythology Retold - Expansion Pass
Fans can get even more out of their Age of Mythology Retold experience with the all-new Expansion pass. Here's what it includes, featuring new units, cosmetics, and the brand-new Aztec pantheon:
- New Gods Pack "Demeter": Harness the power of this ancient Greek goddess to turn the tide of battle
- Ultimate Fan Pack: This pack allows players to adorn their cities in shimmering gold while also gaining unique, exclusive pantheon icons
- Blood & Bones Pack: Another cosmetic flourish introduces dynamic blood systems, prismatic essence, and new transitions.
- Obsidian Mirror: A brand-new 12-mission campaign allows players to wield the power of the Aztec gods, including Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl.
Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition
Released last year for smartphones, AOE Mobile arrives on PC early next year via Steam and Windows Store. It will boast enhanced 4K visuals, refined UI for a big screen experience, and improved controls for keyboard and mouse setup. Additionally, cross-progression allows fans to transfer their gameplay between PC and mobile.
Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains DLC
A brand new expansion is on the horizon for AOE2 DE in the form of The Last Chieftains. Fans will traverse medieval South America where history and myths clash together. The Mapuche, Muisca, and Tupi arrive as three new civilizations, playable in both the campaign and multiplayer with their own distinct units, perks, and more.
Two new Age of Empires 4 DLC expansions
The latest series entry is getting new DLC in the form of two new expansions in 2026. The first of these introduces an ancient Chinese campaign setting, while the second one will introduce two new civilizations, including the Vikings.
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