Conquer the peaks of the Caucasus! You can buy The Mountain Royals key — an atmospheric expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Unlock the rich history and unique tactics of the Georgians and Armenians. Construct fortified mountain churches, utilize mobile resource drop-off points, and lead warrior monks into battle. Also featuring a fully reworked Persian campaign. This is a Global key playable worldwide.
⚠️ WARNING: This is Downloadable Content (DLC). The base game Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is required on Steam to play.
What's new in The Mountain Royals?
- 2 New Civilizations:
- Georgians: Defense and Cavalry experts. Unique Unit: Monaspa (cavalry that gets stronger in groups). They build "Fortified Churches" that boost economy.
- Armenians: Infantry and Naval civilization. Unique Units: Composite Bowman (ignores armor) and Warrior Priest (heals and fights).
- 3 New Campaigns:
- Tamar's Ascension (Georgians): The story of Georgia's first queen and the nation's Golden Age.
- Thoros the Great (Armenians): Liberating Cilician Armenia from Byzantine and Turkish rule.
- Ismail (Persians): An orphan's journey to becoming the Shah and founder of the Safavid dynasty.
Unique Mechanics
| Feature | Description |
| Mule Cart | Available to Georgians and Armenians. A mobile drop-off point that replaces Lumber and Mining Camps. The cart follows villagers, reducing walking time. |
| Warrior Priest | Armenian unit. Can heal allies and collect relics, but is also capable of fighting in melee combat. |
| Fortified Church | Georgian building. Acts as a defensive tower (fires arrows) and boosts the work rate of nearby villagers. |
Instruction: How to activate DLC on Steam
- Open the Steam client.
- Click "Games" in the top menu -> "Activate a Product on Steam".
- Enter the key you received.
- The DLC will automatically download (restart the game if needed).
FAQ
1. Do I need the original game?
Yes. Without the base version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this key cannot be redeemed.
2. What makes the Mule Cart special?
It saves wood on building new camps. Instead of building a new Lumber Camp when the forest recedes, you simply move the Mule Cart closer to the trees.
3. Are the new civs good in multiplayer?
Yes. Georgians are top-tier due to cavalry regeneration and economy, while Armenians dominate on water and hybrid maps thanks to early ships.
4. Were Persians changed?
Yes, alongside this DLC release, the Persian civilization received a major rework, and the new "Ismail" campaign replaces the old scenarios.
5. Is it region locked?
No. This is a Global key, it activates without regional restrictions.
6. Can Warrior Priests pick up relics?
Yes, they are the only unit in the game that can fight, heal, AND pick up relics.