| “ | Enter the age of gods, heroes, and monsters! Age of Mythology: Retold is a real-time strategy game where myths and humans collide. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies - or band together with friends to defeat the Arena of the Gods. | ” |
Age of Mythology: Retold is the Definitive Edition-like re-release of Age of Mythology, with significant changes to the core mechanics. Available via Steam on Windows, on Xbox, and on the Xbox Game Pass of both platforms, it was revealed on October 25, 2022 and was released on September 4, 2024, 5 PM UTC.[1][2] Owners of the game's pre-purchased Premium Edition were able to play from 12 AM on August 28, 2024, UTC. The early access was released as update 17.18697.
Pre-release information[]
The game will be made using Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition's version of the Bang Engine. All units and animations will be completely redone (with Gaia as an obvious example). Its soundtrack will be a new fully symphonic version, it will be given lot of tweaks and modernisations, and will contain more options for players. It will feature and improve all the playable content up to and including the Age of Mythology: Tale of the Dragon expansion.[3]
On January 31, 2024, it was announced that a sneak peak will be shown in the "New Year, New Age" livestream scheduled on February 23, 2024, where a few myth units will be unveiled.[4]
On February 23, 2024, the "New Year, New Age" livestream showcased the Medusa, Pegasus, and Cerberus, and announced a release date of 2024. The Steam page and all showcased content and released text omit any mention of the Chinese civilization, as well as lack portrayal of any units (such as Bogsveigir or Khopesh Swordsman) or any other content added in the Extended Edition.
On June 10, 2024, it was confirmed that the Chinese would be added in the first expansion to the game,[5] due for release in 2024.[6] The second expansion, due for release in 2025, was described simply as an additional new pantheon.
On July 9, 2024, a closed beta was announced for only those customers who have pre-purchased the Premium Edition of the game on Steam. The closed beta was declared to start at 17:00 UTC on Friday, July 12th and to last until 6:59 UTC on Sunday, July 14th.[7]
On July 23, 2024, it was announced that Online Stress tests featuring only multiplayer will be held for all Steam players (whether they have pre-ordered the game or not) who register for and are accepted for the stress test open beta, from Friday 26, July to Sunday 28, July for three hours (12:30 UTC to 15:30 UTC) each day.[8]Retail information[]
The game can be purchased on PC from Steam or Xbox Game Store. If purchased on the Xbox Game Store, it can also be played on the Xbox console, as it is a part of Xbox Play Anywhere program. Players owning Gamepass can access only the standard edition of the game for free.
Premium Edition[]
In addition to providing early access, the premium edition or the premium upgrade contains the following additions:
New Gods Pack[]
| “ | New Gods Pack available with Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade. New Gods Pack is a timed exclusive; may be available with future offers. | ” |
| —[9] | ||
Freyr God Pack: Freyr, the Norse god of prosperity and fertility.[5] He will be a new major god for the Norse.[10] As of now, it cannot be purchased separately. More details can be found on its dedicated page.
Legacy Deity Portraits[]
| “ | 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. | ” |
| —Xbox store page for the Premium Edition[5] | ||
![Promotional image for the Legacy Deity Portrait Pack[11]](/wiki/File:AoMR_Legacy_Deity_Portrait_Pack.png "AoMR Legacy Deity Portrait Pack.png (2.44 MB)")
Upcoming expansions[]
The reworked Chinese and the completely new pantheon expansions are included in the package.
General features[]
A full list of new features, removals, and changes revealed or observed can be found in update 17.18697.
- Unique visuals for all upgraded myth units
- Population cap is set to 1,000 and favor cap is removed
- God powers are reusable with increasing favor costs
- A new Tutorial scenario
- A new Wonder Age
- Wonder Victory condition replaced by Settlement Victory
- Units can push other units when moving
- Built-in CaptureAge-like recorded game replay tool
- Villager Priority for both PC and Xbox
- Addition of ray tracing
- The PC version of the game supports controller input
Gods[]
Ages[]
Units[]
Buildings[]
Technologies[]
- Ballistics
- Survival Equipment
- Argonauts
- Argive Patronage
- Chthonic Rites
- Clairvoyance
- Crimson Linen
- Dark Water
- Nebty
- Solar Barque
- Jotuns
- Rigsthula
- Sessrumnir
- Vikings
- Hammer of Thunder
- Hamask
- Daktyloi
- Daughters of the Sea
- Devotees of Atlas
- Empyrian Speed
- Frontline Heroics
- Perception
- Pioneer of the Skies
- Prophetic Sight
- Sons of the Sun
- Theft of Fire
- Titanomachy
- Temporal Chaos
- Heavy Warships
- Champion Warships
- Levy Great Hall Soldiers
- Conscript Great Hall Soldiers
Maps[]
Game modes[]
The maps King of the Hill, Sudden Death, and Regicide have been removed. They are all now available as victory conditions that can be selected for any Skirmish map.
Arena of the Gods[]
| “ | Challenge the Labyrinth in the all-new Arena of the Gods for single-player and co-op. Collect powerful Blessings, join your friends, and take on new challenges to overcome in the arena where the gods themselves do battle. | ” |
| —[12] | ||
This game mode will only be available after the regular launch.
Achievements[]
- Main article: Achievement (Age of Mythology: Retold)
Relics[]
- Archimedes' Ledger
- Charon's Obol
- Demeter's Throne
- Hekate's Torches
- Hestia's Hearth
- Ptah's Sceptre
- Rheia's Crown
- Svadilfari's Sledge
- Texts of Imhotep
- Tyrfing, Angantyr's Sword
Scenario Editor units[]
Flora[]
- Cypress Tree
- Snow Cypress Tree
- Olive Tree
- Old Savannah Tree
- Tundra Snow Tree
Trivia[]
- During development, the game was codenamed "Athens".
Gallery[]
![The roadmap for the game.[13]](/wiki/File:AoMR_Roadmap_2024.png "AoMR Roadmap 2024.png (2.44 MB)")
![In-game HUD comparison[14]](/wiki/File:AoMR_UI_comparison.jpg "AoMR UI comparison.jpg (3.62 MB)")
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ New Year New Age stream
- ↑
- ↑ Interview with Adam Isgreen, Creative Director, Age of Empires
- ↑ New Year New Age announcement
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Xbox Store page for the Premium Edition
- ↑ Xbox page for the base game
- ↑ https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-mythology-closed-beta
- ↑ https://www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-mythology-retold-multiplayer-steam-stress-test/
- ↑ Steam page
- ↑ Earnest Yuen and Kristen Pirillo, '"Age of Mythology: Retold is going to be the most approachable game we have ever built." World's Edge developers talk rebuilding a strategy classic for Xbox and PC.' Interview by Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central, August 10, 2024
- ↑ Legacy Portraits Pack page on Xbox site
- ↑ Official page
- ↑ What's Next for Age of Mythology: Retold? on Steam
- ↑ https://www.gematsu.com/gallery/age-of-mythology-retold/june-9-2024
