DLC / add-on · Xbox Game Studios
Age of Empires II: DE - Chronicles: Battle for Greece
- Co-op
Chronicles features Age of Empires II gameplay set in antiquity. In Battle for Greece, the first chapter of this multi-part saga, fight with three new ancient civilizations and experience a grand narrative campaign, from the Ionian Revolt..
Before you buy
- Redeem on
- Steam clientPC: Windows, macOS. Needs a free Steam account.
- Activates in
- Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
- You get
- A digital activation keyAn add-on. You need the base game on the same account.
- Delivery
- To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.
Trailers and screenshots
About this add-on
Welcome to Chronicles, a new narrative experience for Age of Empires II set in the world of ancient history. Chronicles builds on the core gameplay of Age of Empires II with innovative new mechanics and a complete visual reimagining inspired by classical antiquity.
In this inaugural chapter of a multipart saga, players will engage in a campaign that spans over a century of history. Experience the fury of Persia during the Ionian Revolt, make ready to defend Greece throughout the Greco-Persian Wars, witness the dawn of democracy in the golden age of Athens, and brace yourself for the devastating trials of the Peloponnesian War. Encounter legendary figures along your journey like the fierce warrior queen Artemisia, the cunning strategist Themistocles, and the valiant general Brasidas — each brought to life with stunning voice acting and vivid storytelling.
Created by a passionate team of Age of Empires veterans, including the developers behind the acclaimed Rome at War mod, Chronicles: Battle for Greece is a must-play for strategy enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who craves immersive, character-driven campaigns. The ancient world awaits.
Classical Antiquity Brought to Life
• New graphical models including 55 new land units, 19 new naval units, and 85 new buildings
• Three ancient civilizations: Athenians, Spartans, and Achaemenids (only available in unranked play)
• Iconic ancient units, from war chariots to hoplites to triremes
• A fresh approach to storytelling with animated cutscenes, new music, and voice acting
An Epic Campaign Journey
• A 21-scenario campaign covering over a century of history
• The opening chapter of a sweeping saga that spans the ancient world
• Experience famous battles including Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
• Meet renowned historical characters including Themistocles, Pericles, and Lysander
• Exciting gameplay variety and a host of unique scenario mechanics
Innovative Gameplay
• Overhaul of naval combat with six military ship types, including ramming and catapult ships
• New options for gathering and trading resources at sea
• Unique civilization mechanics, including customizable Town Centers and government policies
• Mutually-exclusive technologies present strategic dilemmas
• Customizable commanders boost nearby units
Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.
Details
- Developer
- World's Edge, CaptureAge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Base game
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- Released
- 14 Nov, 2024
- Genres
- Adventure, Strategy
- Runs on
- Windows, macOS
- Activates on
- Steam client, Europe and UK
- Interface
- English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Hindi, Malay
- Full audio
- English, French, Italian, German, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain
- Age rating
- PEGI 12
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- LAN PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- LAN Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- Downloadable Content
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Includes level editor
- Family Sharing
Rated PEGI 12. Suitable for ages 12 and over.Content: Violence, Bad Language.
System requirements
Windows
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 4 MB RAM | 8 MB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM | Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 150 MB available space | 150 MB available space |
| Additional Notes | 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required |
macOS
- Requires an Apple processor
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS 15.7 |
| Processor | Apple M1 (8‑core CPU)/Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU) or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Apple M1 (7‑core GPU)/Apple A18 Pro (5-core GPU) or better |
Activating it on Steam client
- Open the Steam client and sign in.
- Choose Games in the top menu, then Activate a Product on Steam.
- Paste the key and confirm. It appears in your library.
- You need the base game on the same account.
The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.