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The Return of the Khans: New DLC Announced for AoE2 DE
A new DLC expansion is coming to AoE2 DE, introducing two new civilizations from Central Asia with unique mechanics centered around mounted warfare and trade routes.
The upcoming DLC introduces the Jurchens and Khitans as playable civilizations. Both feature unique mounted unit lines and new campaign missions set in 10th–12th century East Asia. Expected release in Q3 2026.
What This Means For You
New civs always create matchup uncertainty until win-rate data stabilizes. Expect 2–4 weeks of ladder volatility as players experiment. Hold off on hard-countering these civs until we have 10k+ match data.
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