This real-time strategy (RTS) game, released in 2015 for PC (Microsoft Windows), serves as an expansion to *Age of Empires II HD*. It centers on the continent of Africa, introducing new civilizations, campaigns, and various gameplay adjustments.

Civilizations

The game introduces four new civilizations, each bringing unique elements to the gameplay:

Berbers
Ethiopians
Malians
Portuguese

Each civilization features unique units, technologies, and architectural styles, expanding the strategic possibilities within the game.

Single-Player Campaigns

What are the campaigns about? *The African Kingdoms* includes four new single-player campaigns, each focusing on one of the new civilizations:

Tariq ibn Ziyad (Berbers)

Players lead Berber and Arab forces into Iberia, challenging the Visigoths and the Merovingian kingdom.

Sundjata (Malians)

Players guide Sundjata, the prince of Mali, in his quest to defeat Sumanguru and establish the Malian empire.

Francisco de Almeida (Portuguese)

Players command Portuguese explorers and naval forces to establish a trade empire across continents.

Yodit (Ethiopians)

Players follow the story of Princess Yodit, who becomes a queen and seeks vengeance after being exiled.

Gameplay Features

The expansion introduces new maps set in Africa, reflecting the continent's diverse landscapes. New units and technologies are available, providing fresh strategic options for players. New game modes, including Capture the Relic and Treaty, offer alternative ways to play beyond the standard deathmatch and random map scenarios.