Having seen the Age of Empires community’s enthusiasm for Viking adventures and sagas, we are thrilled to bring the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - The Viking Sagas! It is available now for pre-order on Steam with a 15% discount and launches on September 22, 2026. Sail to medieval northern Europe, where history meets heroic epic in daring adventures, thrilling sagas, and ruthless raids. Navigate the calm fjords, rushing rivers, treacherous seas, and lands beyond in an action-packed expansion, marauding and pillaging to your heart’s content!
The Viking Sagas introduces three formidable new civilizations with their own unique units, technologies, and shared architecture: the Danes, Saxons, and Varangians. Challenge your friends in skirmish matches or ransack your way across Northern Europe in an epic 15-mission, 3-part new campaign, commanding the warriors of the fabled Harald Hardrada.
In this epic trilogy, you will set sail on adventures that span from the icy North to the southern reaches of the Byzantine empire, to the wide beaches of the English shore. Meet the rebellious pagan Einar Paunch-Shaker, escape the advances of the calculating Empress Zoe, and test the sharp edge of your battle axe against the Danish king Svein Estridsson.
We are excited to work with Forgotten Empires to bring you The Viking Sagas. Whether you are a passionate historian, an admirer of Norse sagas, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all of the above – The Viking Sagas will bring you countless hours of joy and fun!
Pre-Order The Viking Sagas Now!
The Viking Sagas is available for pre-order now on Steam with a 15% discount!
"With God as my witness, I swear these three things: first, to gain followers and make a name for myself; second, to recapture the throne of Norway; and lastly, to do what my brother failed to do—and unify the kingdoms of Norway, Denmark, and England into one great Viking empire."
The Viking Sagas is a DLC set in Northern Europe primarily during the Viking Age. Masters of warfare on land and at sea, the Danes, Saxons, and Varangians offer Age of Empires II players the game’s core unit roster along with several unique and region-specific assets representing iconic features of each region. Veterans and newcomers alike will enjoy approachable, powerful, and immersive new civilizations!
As the sun sets on the Viking age, Harald Hardrada, embarks on an odyssey to become the greatest Viking there ever was. Sail the dramatic fjords of Scandinavia, fight your way through the streets of magnificent Constantinople, and seize the throne of England in the decisive year 1066! Forge bonds of brotherhood with the stoic Christian Ulf Ospaksson and passionate pagan Halldor Snorrason; throw your axe against hordes of fierce enemies; and prove yourself worthy of beautiful Ellisif, the princess of Kyiv.
Included in this DLC
3 New Civilizations!
Danes – Sail swift longships to raid and pillage your enemies’ lands to your heart’s content! The Danish unique unit is the Jomsviking, a nimble and hardy infantryman that hurls a torch when attacking enemy buildings and ships.
Saxons – Construct mighty fortified towns and unify England in the face of ruthless Scandinavian invasions. The Saxon unique unit is the Hearth Troop, a heavy infantryman that hurls a javelin before engaging in melee combat.
Varangians – Fearlessly navigate Europe’s waterways, ride down your foes, and enlist as mercenaries to wealthy empires! The Varangian unique unit is the Jarl, an axe-hurling cavalryman that shreds enemy infantry.
Immersive and Region-Specific Assets
Several region-specific assets for increased immersion in Northern European history:
Varangian Guards — deadly shock infantry who generate gold while fighting and excel at raiding and melee combat. Varangian Guards serve the Byzantines, Danes, Saxons, Varangians, and Vikings.
Mounted Crossbowmen — hard-hitting but slow-firing ranged soldiers who strike fear into infantry armies. Available to the Danes, Saxons, Varangians, and Vikings, as well as most European civilizations.
Longships — swift warships that combine potency and versatility. The Danes, Saxons, Varangians, and Vikings can all construct Longships.
1 Epic 15-Mission, 3-Part Campaign!
The Varangian district of Kyiv
Book I: The Exiled Prince (Varangians) — After being forced into exile, the young Prince Harald of Norway swears to reclaim his kingdom. Can he earn enough wealth, fame, and power on his adventures in the east to realize his dream?
The siege of Hedeby’s fortress in Denmark
Book II: The Hard Ruler (Danes) — Harald returns to Norway to reclaim his kingdom, but is challenged at every turn by rival Viking rulers. Will he be able to unify the thrones of Norway and Denmark?
The Saxons are defending the city of Scarborough, in northern England, against the Viking assaults.
Book III: The Last Vikings (Saxons) — The King of England is dead. Harald Hardrada claims its throne in the greatest gamble of his life. Can he conquer the Saxon kingdom and finally build the Viking empire of his dreams?
As you venture through this campaign, you will:
Live the legend of the most famous Viking in history — Harald Hardrada — across three narratively interconnected campaigns.
Fight as a mercenary for the Byzantine empire, reclaim the throne of Norway, and build the Viking empire of your dreams!
Battle alongside two memorable companions: the stoic swordsman Ulf Ospaksson and the passionate pagan Halldor Snorrason.
Outwit powerful enemies like the vicious Byzantine Empress Zoe, the cunning King Svein Estridsson of Denmark, and Harold Godwinson, the ruthless Saxon King of England.
Make important, interactive decisions with effects that ripple throughout each campaign!
Use your Viking heroes and their unique heroic abilities — such as Harald’s Battle Horn or Halldor’s Berserkergang — to strengthen your army.
March through hills of heather, fight under the cover of snowy spruce, and hunt formidable elk and seal, as you fully immerse yourself in the Viking Age with new flora and fauna.
All 3 New Civilizations Available in Ranked Play!
As always, we are committed to delivering a product with content for everyone at all levels, styles, spheres, and preferences of the Age of Empires experience. Scandinavian armies follow a familiar European model, but utilize unique components geared towards lightning-quick raids and the accumulation of loot. With familiar technology trees and design concepts, The Viking Sagas civilizations fit easily into ranked gameplay.
With a familiar Age of Empires II feel, plenty of Viking raids to satisfy intrepid players, and the innovative features that Age of Empires II fans have come to expect from each new addition to our beloved game, The Viking Sagas offers an adventure to everyone.The Viking Sagas is vintage Age of Empires II with an extra exploring, raiding, and pillaging focus. Harnessing trademark authenticity, fun, and innovation, The Viking Sagas sets sail to new levels of excitement, intertwining history and heroic epic into a riveting adventure. Whether you are entirely new to the Age of Empires franchise or a dedicated and loyal fan, The Viking Sagas is for you!
As we continue our endless quest to raise the bar for the Age of Empires franchise and its fans, we remain thrilled by your passion to share in this journey. When you brandish another set of enthralling civilizations, marvel at breathtaking visuals, and dive into another epic storyline, know that as always, we appreciate your continued passion for this incredible franchise!
Pre-Order The Viking Sagas Now!
The Viking Sagas is available for pre-order now on Steam with a 15% discount!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4376980/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Viking_Sagas/ Unleash the fury of the Northmen like never before with the latest expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, where history meets heroic epic in daring adventures, thrilling sagas, and ruthless raids. Navigate the calm fjords, rushing rivers, treacherous seas, and lands beyond with an epic three-part campaign, guiding the Danes, Saxons, and Varangians, each with their unique units, technologies, and shared new architecture!
The Varangian district of Kyiv
The siege of Hedeby’s fortress in Denmark
The Saxons are defending the city of Scarborough, in northern England, against the Viking assaults.
