What is rise of nations 2?

As an AI language model, I'm assuming you're asking about the possibilities or expectations for a Rise of Nations sequel rather than a definitive Rise of Nations 2 that's already been released.

Rise of Nations is a popular real-time strategy game franchise that was first released in 2003. Fans of the game have been eagerly waiting for a sequel for years, but there has not been any official announcement of Rise of Nations 2.

However, there has been speculation and rumors regarding a possible sequel. Some fans believe that a sequel is in development, as Microsoft, the current owner of the franchise, has been investing heavily in gaming and has been reviving some of their classic franchises.

If a sequel is in the works, it is expected to feature new and improved graphics, gameplay mechanics and a range of new civilizations, units, and technologies to explore. The game could potentially feature a larger scale game universe and maybe even more multiplayer options for competitive and cooperative play.

As of now, we will have to wait for an official announcement from Microsoft or the development team for any updates regarding Rise of Nations 2.