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Build a civilization, gather resources, and command human and mythic armies with divine powers in a real-time strategy game.
Released 04 Sep 2024
Build a Mythic Empire
Choose Your Pantheon
Command Mythic Creatures
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Developed by World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, CaptureAge, Virtuos Games · Published by Xbox Game Studios
In a mythical world where gods, monsters, and humans collide, you lead a civilization drawn from a pantheon such as the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, or Atlantean. Chinese and Japanese pantheons are also available through expansions.
Gather resources, build and expand your settlement, and train armies of human soldiers, heroes, and mythic creatures. Choose gods as you progress and use their divine powers to support your people or disrupt enemy forces.
Play through story campaigns, face AI opponents on randomly generated skirmish maps, or compete and cooperate in multiplayer. Arena of the Gods adds a series of mythic challenges that can be tackled solo or in co-op.
Many reviewers enjoy the blend of classic real-time strategy and mythology, often praising the refreshed visuals, varied gods and units, and campaign content. Nostalgia is a recurring part of the appeal for returning players, while some also highlight the game’s accessibility and co-op options. Criticism commonly focuses on DLC pricing and content packaging; other reviews raise concerns about unit pathfinding, balance, or voice acting and localization.
From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Experience an immersive real-time strategy game with an epic campaign, cooperative and competitive multiplayer, and the all-new Arena of the Gods game mode. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to achieve victory.
Will you become Mythic?
Embark on multiple campaigns spanning 50-missions that take you across a vast, mythical world: besiege the mighty walls of Troy, battle Giants in the frozen wastes of Midgard, and discover the mysteries of Osiris in the shifting sands of Egypt. Become a hero of myth—or even a god.
Choose your gods from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons. Devastate your enemies by summoning powerful lightning storms, earth-shattering quakes, and even the famed Nidhogg dragon. Or call upon nourishing rains and protective Dryads to help your people grow & prosper. Plus, with the new Immortal Pillars expansion*, you can call upon the great floods and storm dragons of Chinese mythology (*Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately).
Unleash Centaurs, Trolls, Mummies, and more. From bejeweled crocodiles who harness the power of the sun to the mighty one-eyed Cyclops, you will command diverse units inspired by the world’s great mythologies. Plus, with the Immortal Pillars expansion*, command winged tigers, the chaotic Hundun, and the ravenous Taotie of Chinese mythology (*Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately).
Experience Age of Mythology: Retold like never before. In the main game, go head-to-head with friends or challenge the advanced AI across countless, randomly generated maps for endless strategic battles.
For a fresh twist, step into Arena of the Gods—an all-new mode where you take on the role of a legendary hero, facing 35 mythic skirmishes filled with divine challenges. Play solo or join forces in co-op*, battling through epic trials and exploring a whole new way to enjoy the mythological universe. Whether forging alliances or battling alone, each journey is uniquely thrilling and endlessly replayable.
Seamless Controller Integration
RTS with controller? We've got you covered. Streamlined controls make it easy to build, battle and conquer - all without a mouse and keyboard.
Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition
The Premium Edition includes the full game, God Pack: “Freyr”, Legacy Deity Portrait Pack, Expansion 1 (Immortal Pillars, Chinese pantheon), Expansion 2 (Heavenly Spear, Japanese pantheon) and exclusive god portrait, Tsukuyomi*
Contents Include:
Age of Mythology: Retold – base game; the complete Age of Mythology: Retold experience.
Exclusive Gods Pack: “Freyr”: Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition adds Freyr to the Norse mythology. Unleash the power of the Norse god of prosperity and fertility with the new and exclusive Gods Pack. The blessings of Freyr will elevate your reign to unprecedented heights.
Legacy Deity Portrait Pack: a nostalgic journey back to the origins of gaming greatness. Relive the glory days of gaming with this special pack, which offers players the option to use iconic deity portraits from the classic game that captivated audiences worldwide.
(2) Expansions: Prepare to embark on new epic sagas yet untold with two highly anticipated expansions.
Expansion 1 – Immortal Pillars: Unleash the power of Chinese mythology in Age of Mythology: Retold’s first expansion, Immortal Pillars. Discover a new pantheon of gods, legendary myth units, and awe-inspiring god powers in an epic campaign inspired by ancient legends.
Expansion 2 - Heavenly Spear: Command the gods, heroes, and yokai of Japan in Heavenly Spear, an all-new expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold. Play a sweeping campaign, wield the powers of mighty Japanese gods, and command samurai and mythical yokai to achieve victory.
Exclusive Tsukuyomi Portrait: To expand your Heavenly Spear experience, Premium Edition owners will be granted an exclusive deity portrait for Tsukuyomi - God of the Moon.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 132 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports online multiplayer with both cooperative and competitive play. It includes online PvP, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, skirmishes against AI, and Arena of the Gods, which can be played solo or in co-op. Reviews mention matchmaking, lobbies, parties, reconnect behavior, and play with friends, but no official player-count limit is stated in the provided text. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The game is moddable and includes a level editor. Reviews mention mods for maps, classes, and game modes, but the provided text does not confirm how mods function in online multiplayer beyond their existence. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 9 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 83/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
