Conquer Western Europe! You can buy the Lords of the West key — the first major expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Challenge history with two new civilizations and three epic campaigns, fully voiced and historically accurate. Experience unique mechanics: from the Flemish Militia revolution to building Donjon fortresses. 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.
It is NOT compatible with the old 2013 version (HD Edition).
What's new in Lords of the West?
- 2 New Civilizations:
- Burgundians: Economic power and heavy cavalry. Unique unit — Coustillier (cavalry with a powerful shock attack).
- Sicilians: Infantry and defense. Unique unit — Serjeant (can build Donjons).
- 3 New Campaigns:
- Edward Longshanks: Unite England, Wales, and Scotland under your command.
- The Grand Dukes of the West: Lead the Burgundians to prosperity in a bloody war.
- The Hautevilles: The story of Norman conquerors in Sicily and North Africa.
New Civilizations at a Glance
| Feature | Burgundians | Sicilians |
| Focus | Cavalry (Chevalier) | Infantry & Defense |
| Unique Mechanic | Economic upgrades available one Age earlier. | Units take 50% less bonus damage. |
| Unique Building | Vineyards (Gold from farms) | Donjon (Tower + Barracks) |
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 and be added to your base game.
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. Does this work with the HD Edition (2013)?
No. Lords of the West is released exclusively for the Definitive Edition (2019). It will not work on the older version.
3. Can I use new civs in multiplayer?
Yes. After purchasing, you can select Burgundians and Sicilians in ranked and casual online matches.
4. What is the "Flemish Revolution"?
This is a unique Burgundian technology that instantly converts all your existing Villagers into heavy infantry (Flemish Militia). Perfect for an "all-in" final attack.
5. Is it region locked?
No. This is a Global key, it has no regional restrictions for activation.
6. Are the campaigns fully voiced?
Yes, all three new campaigns feature full voice acting and new slide-show cutscenes.