Age of Empires II: DE - Chronicles: Alexander the Great

Prepare for the next chapter in the fan-favorite Chronicles saga by stepping into the sandals of history’s greatest conqueror. Embark on a sweeping, narrative-driven campaign that traces Alexander the Great’s rise from precocious youth to world-shaking ruler as you command your Macedonian phalanx, strike into the heart of Persia, and carve a path through South Asia in an adventure unlike any other.
Filled with storytelling flair and meticulous historical detail, this expansion delivers:
• The Grand Campaign: 18 scenarios – 16 as the Macedonians, plus two dedicated Thracian and Puru scenarios – for an in-depth portrait of Alexander’s exploits.
• Three new civilizations: Macedonians, Thracians, and Puru, each with unique units, technologies, and two fresh architecture sets.
• Animated cutscenes: Stunning mosaic-style cinematics bring each chapter to life.
• Custom campaign army: Unlock 16 bonus units, including Puru elephants and Thracian Rhomphaia Warriors, and 4 bonus technologies to tailor your force.
• Visual & audio immersion: Overhauled siege weapon graphics and 13 original music tracks intensify every battle.

• PS Plus required for online play
• In-game purchases optional
• Supports up to 8 online players with PS Plus
• Online play optional
• 1 player
• Remote Play supported
• Accessibility features (20)
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)

Accessibility Features

• Visuals

  • Colour Alternatives

    You don't need to rely on understanding colour to play the game, or important colours can be changed to make them easier to tell apart.

  • High Contrast Visuals

    Characters, enemies, items and interactive objects are easier to see against the environment.

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

  • Screen Reader (Advanced)

    The screen reader will fully communicate contextual text and visual information essential to gameplay.

  • Visual Cue Alternatives

    Visual information is also communicated through audio or controller vibration.

• Subtitles and Captions

  • Subtitles (Advanced)

    Spoken dialogue in the game is fully subtitled.

• Controls

  • Controller Remapping (Basic)

    You can change the controls to an alternative preset layout, or some remapping support is provided.

  • Adjustable Stick Sensitivity (Basic)

    Some stick sensitivity options are provided.

  • Playable without Button Holds

    You can play the game and navigate menus without holding down buttons.

  • Playable without Rapid Button Presses

    You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

  • Playable without Touch Controls

    You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.

• Gameplay

  • Adjustable Difficulty (Basic)

    You can reduce the overall challenge of the game by choosing an alternative preset difficulty level.

  • Game Speed (Advanced)

    You can reduce the overall speed of the game to slow down gameplay.

  • Control Reminders

    You can review the game controls at any time.

  • Practice Mode

    You can access a consequence-free environment throughout the game to practise how to play.

  • Game Pausing

    You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

  • Manual Saving

    You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

• Online Communication

  • Text Chat Transcription

    Text chats can be read aloud to you.

  • Quick Chat

    You can send and receive preset words, phrases or icons to communicate more easily with other players.

  • Ping Communication

    You can mark points of interest or specific information for other players on their HUDs or maps without needing to use voice or text entry communications.

• Platform: PS5
• Release: 14/10/2025
• Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
• Genres: Strategy