: These recent additions introduced complex factions like the Byzantines —featuring unique water cistern systems—and the Japanese . Upcoming 2026 Expansions :
: Beyond standard skirmishes, players can now engage in Nomad (starting with scattered villagers), Dominion (king-slaying focused), and Empire Wars (fast starts). 2. Current Competitive Meta & Tier Lists : These recent additions introduced complex factions like
: A new Chinese-themed expansion titled Yue Fei’s Legacy is set to add a single-player campaign inspired by the Song Dynasty's struggle against the Jin invaders. Dominion (king-slaying focused)
: A second expansion is planned, which will finally introduce the highly requested Vikings as a base civilization. : These recent additions introduced complex factions like