Welcome to Eastern Europe! You can buy the Dawn of the Dukes key — the second major expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Carve your path to greatness with two new civilizations — the Bohemians and the Poles. Utilize innovative tactics: from deadly Hussite Wagons to armor-shredding heavy cavalry. 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 Dawn of the Dukes?
- 2 New Civilizations:
- Bohemians: Gunpowder and Monk experts. Unique units: Hussite Wagon (mobile shield for archers) and Houfnice (upgraded Bombard Cannon).
- Poles: Cavalry focus. Unique unit: Obuch (infantry with a warhammer that tears armor off enemy units).
- 3 New Fully Voiced Campaigns:
- Algirdas and Kestutis (Lithuanians): Defend Lithuania from Crusaders and the Golden Horde.
- Jadwiga (Poles): The story of Poland-Lithuania unification through the eyes of a young queen.
- Jan Zizka (Bohemians): The Hussite Wars, revolution, and invincible armies of peasants.
New Civilizations Comparison
| Feature | Bohemians | Poles |
| Focus | Gunpowder & Monks | Cavalry |
| Unique Unit | Hussite Wagon — a tanky unit that shields troops behind it. | Obuch — infantry that reduces enemy armor permanently. |
| Economy | Faster mining | Folwark (replaces Mill) |
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 content will automatically download (restart the game if it was open).
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 is special about the Hussite Wagon?
It acts as a mobile shield. It absorbs arrow fire and protects units walking behind it. Perfect for protecting archers.
3. Can I play these civs in multiplayer?
Yes. Bohemians and Poles are available for ranked and casual online matches immediately after purchase.
4. Is the Lithuanian campaign included?
Yes, the "Algirdas and Kestutis" campaign is for Lithuanians (an existing civ), but the campaign itself is new and exclusive to this DLC.
5. Is it region locked?
No. This is a Global key, it has no regional restrictions.
6. Does the Obuch remove armor permanently?
Yes! Every hit from an Obuch reduces the enemy unit's armor values for the rest of its life.