Quick Verdict If you already own Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition , the Dynasties of India content is 100% free. However, there is a common point of confusion: the Dynasties of India is not a separate free game . It is a major content update (patch) that added three new civilizations, but the paid DLC version (which includes three single-player campaigns) is not free . Bottom line: You get the new civilizations (Bengalis, Dravidians, Gurjaras) for free via the update. The campaigns cost money. What’s Actually Free? Following community feedback, the developers (Forgotten Empires / World’s Edge) made an unusual decision: all new civilizations are free for all Definitive Edition owners , regardless of whether you buy the DLC.