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ABOUT THE DLC This content requires the base game. Three Realms. One Viking Warlord. Your Adventure. Unleash the fury of the North like never before with the latest expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, The Viking Sagas. Set sail to embark on daring adventures and ruthless raids in an epic three-part campaign. Command the Danes, Saxons, and Varangians, each with unique units, technologies, and tactical strengths to open new strategies in campaign or multiplayer. 3 New Civilizations Forged by Conquest and War Danes - Pressure opponents early with swift longships to strike without warning. The unique Danish unit, the Jomsviking, is ideal for these raids as a nimble and hardy infantryman that hurls flaming torches to devastate enemy buildings and ships. Saxons - Construct mighty fortified towns to lock down territory and stand firm against relentless invasions. The Saxon unique unit is the Hearth Troop, a heavy infantryman that opens fights with a ranged javelin before closing in for intense melee combat. Varangians - Fearlessly master waterways, ride down your foes, and leverage mercenary-style flexibility. The Jarl, the Varangian unique unit, is a fearsome axe-hurling cavalryman whose attacks tear through enemy infantry. Leverage the 6 new units across these new civilizations, including 3 shared units: •Varangian Guards — deadly shock infantry who generate gold while fighting and excel at raiding and melee combat. •Mounted Crossbowmen — hard-hitting but slow-firing ranged cavalry who strike fear into infantry armies. •Longships — swift warships that combine potency and versatility. 3 New Campaigns Tracing an Exile’s Rise to Legend Experience the epic saga of Harald Hardrada across three interconnected campaigns — from his cunning exploits across the Medite