# New DLC - The Viking Sagas **URL:** \ **Category:** II - Discussion\ **Created:** [July 30, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281 "2026-07-30T17:17:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/smum15236/32/29763_2.png) [@SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SMUM15236)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/1 "2026-07-30T17:17:04Z")
> **[Celebrating Age in 2026 – Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going - Age of...](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/celebrating-age-in-2026-where-were-at-and-where-were-going/)** > > Before we look ahead to what's next, join us as we take a look at some of the highlights from 2026 so far - and share a glimpse [![](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/877584984894The_Vikings_Sagas_Key_Art_AgeII_1920x1080-1080x608.webp) ](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/877584984894The_Vikings_Sagas_Key_Art_AgeII_1920x1080-1080x608.webp) _Raiders of the North_ isn’t our only foray into Scandinavian stories this fall, as the next expansion for _Age II: DE_ is _ **The Viking Sagas** _. _The Viking Sagas_ brings three new civilizations – the Danes, the Saxons and the Varangians. Use the Danes’ unique Jomsviking unit to raid and hurl flaming torches. Wield the Saxons’ Hearth Troop, a heavy infantryman which opens fights with a ranged javelin before closing in. Or send out the Varangians’ Jarl to hurl axes and tear through enemy infantry. Following the life of Harald Hardrada in 3 new campaigns: from his cunning exploits across the Mediterranean, his brutal raids across the Danish coast, to his daring invasion of England in 1066. You’ll earn renown through the skalds’ tales and fight your way from Scandinavia to the Kyivan Rus and the Byzantine Empire, before staking everything on England’s shores. In this new story, you’ll encounter powerful antagonists, including the duplicitous Empress Zoe, the dangerous King Svein Estridsson and the battle-tested King Harold Godwinson. _The Viking Sagas_ will launch this Fall, with pre-orders coming later this summer. If you’d like to learn more, head to your platform of choice and wishlist now! ---
**Author:** ![SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/smum15236/32/29763_2.png) [@SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SMUM15236)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/2 "2026-07-30T17:18:23Z")
Personally not a fan of an Europe focus DLC. I wanted Saxons at some point, but not this early. ---
**Author:** ![Siegelad4112](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/siegelad4112/32/217608_2.png) [@Siegelad4112](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Siegelad4112)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/3 "2026-07-30T17:19:11Z")
If they wanted to add much more meaningful European civs then they should’ve gone with Balkans instead of Scandinavia…Ughhh oh well, at least we’ll get a Harald Hardardra campaign. ---
**Author:** ![WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/whitemagick4/32/29597_2.png) [@WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/WhiteMagick4)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/4 "2026-07-30T17:20:36Z")
Sorry not a fan of this. Saxons? Danes? Varangians? What will happen to the Vikings? Are they going to restructure the Byzantines? ---
**Author:** ![Siegelad4112](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/siegelad4112/32/217608_2.png) [@Siegelad4112](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Siegelad4112)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/5 "2026-07-30T17:22:31Z")
Same, why Viking split??? Like if they wanted to go for a European DLC then Vlachs, Serbs, Croats and Albanians with a Magyar campaign included would’ve been muuuch much better. ---
**Author:** ![Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/velk413/32/157894_2.png) [@Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Velk413)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/6 "2026-07-30T17:22:35Z")
Yeah, i’m happy to see Saxons, The Danes are…whatever, I can take 'em or leave 'em. I’m admittedly a bit dubious about Varangians, I think I get the thought process but…I dunno. We’ll see. I would have rather seen Balkans over this if they wanted to go Europe, or something in Africa even over that, but overall this seems not bad. I’m looking forward to seeing what else we’ll get, and if they will leave the name of the “Vikings” civ as is (I have a hunch they will to have them cover Swedes as well) or change it to Norwegians or Scandinavians. After doing a quick check, I see the Varangians mainly came from the Sweden area so I suppose they will probably use them as a standin for Swedes, in a way that can also cover Rurikids and Varangian mercenaries in Byzantium. Probably means the current Vikings civ will represent Norwegians, either under their current name (hopefully they just leave it) or as Norwegians. ---
**Author:** ![DynasticPlanet5](https://forums.ageofempires.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e495f1/32.png) [@DynasticPlanet5](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DynasticPlanet5)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/7 "2026-07-30T17:25:53Z")
One of the North Americans they invaded like the Thule or Skraeling would’ve been nice for variety ---
**Author:** ![WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/whitemagick4/32/29597_2.png) [@WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/WhiteMagick4)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/8 "2026-07-30T17:26:17Z")
At least they could have called the Varangians Kievan Rus. Now I fully demand a Byzantine refurbishment with Varangian Guards and cheirosiphons. Btw, Varangians are mostly associated with Sweden. We’re getting Danes as a separate civ, so Vikings become the Norwegians? ---
**Author:** ![Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/velk413/32/157894_2.png) [@Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Velk413)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/9 "2026-07-30T17:28:45Z")
> [@DynasticPlanet5](#): > > One of the North Americans they invaded like the Thule or Skraeling would’ve been nice for variety I’m still holding out hope that they include that with Mississippians and either Algonquins or Iroquois in a North America DLC, though to be fair I do think that would be very…contentious isn’t quite the word i’m looking for but the right word has escaped me lol…CONTROVERSIAL! That’s it. ---
**Author:** ![Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/velk413/32/157894_2.png) [@Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Velk413)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/10 "2026-07-30T17:29:56Z")
> [@WhiteMagick4](#): > > Vikings become the Norwegians? Either way they represent Norwegians, though I personally hope they leave the name alone. > [@WhiteMagick4](#): > > At least they could have called the Varangians Kievan Rus. Maybe they want to leave this name open for the Slavs after we get something to cover the South Slavs better, though I do think Ruthenians might be a better name than Rus. ---
**Author:** ![Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/velk413/32/157894_2.png) [@Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Velk413)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/11 "2026-07-30T17:31:39Z")
There’s pics of the archiecture on the Steam page btw I tried to copy paste them here but I can’t ---
**Author:** ![PersiasRerising](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/persiasrerising/32/137537_2.png) [@PersiasRerising](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PersiasRerising)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/12 "2026-07-30T17:34:08Z")
To be honest, I doesn’t look too bad to me. I would have preferred varangians to be called swedes but I guess it’s fine. It’s in the right time, it gives diversity to North Europe and the design on the screenshots looks well. I hope there is not some “lawyer” reason why they are avoiding Africa while it has potential for 10 civs and that is the next dlc. ---
**Author:** ![DynasticPlanet5](https://forums.ageofempires.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e495f1/32.png) [@DynasticPlanet5](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DynasticPlanet5)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/13 "2026-07-30T17:34:51Z")
3 shared longboat civs? Maybe Vangians with connection to Byz could also have Dromon ---
**Author:** ![WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/whitemagick4/32/29597_2.png) [@WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/WhiteMagick4)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/14 "2026-07-30T17:35:43Z")
We’re getting a Scandinavian/Norse architecture set but we still have no Chinese architecture. Wild! ---
**Author:** ![Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/velk413/32/157894_2.png) [@Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Velk413)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/15 "2026-07-30T17:37:05Z")
Woah ok mounted crossbowmen are coming as a regional unit, hopefully some other Euro civs get them too. Though Varangian guards are a shared unit as well, which is a bit odd given one civ being called Varangians… It also looks like all 3 campaigns center around one person (Harald Hardrade) just different points during his life, which tbh i’m not a huge fan of, especially since it looks like you’ll play Vikings in part for all 3 campaigns, and the dude isn’t even from any of the new civs. (also given the wording on the Steam page looks like Vikings will stay Vikings). I guess this was just a way so that WE could avoid having to make a 4th campaign for the current Vikings civ as well; feels like a bit of a cut corner > [@PersiasRerising](#): > > I hope there is not some “lawyer” reason why they are avoiding Africa while it has potential for 10 civs and that is the next dlc. I can’t imagine there would be… ---
**Author:** ![WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/whitemagick4/32/29597_2.png) [@WhiteMagick4](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/WhiteMagick4)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/16 "2026-07-30T17:37:39Z")
More info: > 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 six unique 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. ---
**Author:** ![Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/velk413/32/157894_2.png) [@Velk413](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Velk413)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/17 "2026-07-30T17:38:01Z")
> [@WhiteMagick4](#): > > We’re getting a Scandinavian/Norse architecture set but we still have no Chinese architecture. Wild! Yeah, I do like the look of this Scandi architecture, but we desperately need some form of Mainland East Asian architecture. Given the aformentioned lawyer issues with China though, i’m not holding out hope for it. ---
**Author:** ![Grandy02](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/grandy02/32/201751_2.png) [@Grandy02](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Grandy02)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/18 "2026-07-30T17:38:09Z")
Here they are: ![ss_8d8c8a613d5a25ab578dc7d4b8f52b1766e3debc.1920x1080](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/7/1/719c73f8c7386a7bc66b65556a1d002b97bf8795.jpeg) ![ss_7f16f008e039c882756c3ee0c5d1563968ddf132.1920x1080](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/1/7/17948ae764f2f7478821088b3d823729f1f20201.jpeg) ![ss_3bf755357f7b7cb153aac36f05fcba6d13d5bad3.1920x1080](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/4/942993050b378ffa528332b6b1b4e14b4d946ebb.jpeg) ![ss_c36d72bb4de010aee5006a1e2ffdac462bb798ad.1920x1080](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/9/9934aa72a040dbc2f0c48cb227463a629fe5436f.jpeg) ![ss_60849e7c591de53a21e9b4b3a14658b634c8b0fb.1920x1080](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/0/f/0f2e959dfeb25c31af89d03ec035400e047f24f3.jpeg) Elk! Er, Moose! Or whatever term you prefer. ---
**Author:** ![SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/smum15236/32/29763_2.png) [@SMUM15236](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SMUM15236)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/19 "2026-07-30T17:38:25Z")
New Architecture set? ---
**Author:** ![DynasticPlanet5](https://forums.ageofempires.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e495f1/32.png) [@DynasticPlanet5](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DynasticPlanet5)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281/20 "2026-07-30T17:38:26Z")
> [@WhiteMagick4](#): > > Jomsviking Like… what?! Does that even make sense with a Viking civ [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-dlc-the-viking-sagas/288281.md?page=2)