Die HD-Auflage von Age of Empires 2 bekommt mit "The Forgotten" ein Add-On spendiert. Entwickelt wird die Erweiterung von SkyBox Labs in Zusammenarbeit mit Forgotten Empires LLC., die u.a. für die Age-of-Empires-Modifikation "Forgotten Empires" verantwortlich waren.

Das Add-On soll vier weitere Kampagnen (Alaric, Sforza, Bari und Dracula) und fünf neue Zivilisationen (Italiener, Inder, Slawen, Magyar (Ungarn) und Inkas) mit sich bringen. Neue Karten, Verbesserungen bei der Computerintelligenz, einen Zuschauer-Modus für Multiplayer-Parten und weitere Spielmodi für Skirmish oder Mehrspieler-Gefechte sind ebenfalls geplant.

Im Herbst soll die Erweiterung erscheinen. Ein Preis wurde nicht genannt.

"Game Modes:
Master new skirmish and multiplayer game modes!
Popularized in later titles, the economically focused 'Treaty' gametype will be available in AoF. Also commonly known as 'No Rush', Treaty mode enables a limited duration of battle-free early growth before focusing on military might.
For a quick paced, action oriented battle the new 'Capture the Relic' will see players rushing with their monks to take control of a single treasure and return it safely to base.

New Maps
Explore the unknown with new maps available through The Forgotten expansion. Defend your fortress perched on a hill or embrace the unpredictable in MegaRandom. Feeling claustrophobic? Quadruple the space and stretch out in the new LudiKRIS sized maps! Design expansive scenarios across vast stretches of terrain with editor support for up to 500 units, and share your creations with the community through the Steam workshop.

New AI
AoF will incorporate smarter, advanced AI designed to give even the best players a challenge. Designed to adapt to changing units and situations like real players, you’ll actually be able to learn effective strategies for PVP from the computer. Advanced control also allow unprecedented human / AI collaboration and teamwork for more exciting scenarios than ever before.

Observer Mode
The taste of victory is always sweeter when someone is watching. Start the game as a spectator and keep an eye on the action from multiple viewpoints, or invite your friend in to watch as you dominate the opponent with a new build.

Direct Twitch.tv Streaming
Streaming has never been easier with one click broadcasting directly through Age of Empires II: HD - The Forgotten. Demo latest scenario creation, game mod, or an intense multiplayer battle. If shout-casting is your forte, stream from Observer mode to highlight the very best in competitive play!"