| “ | 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. Summon the fierce goddess Nüwa, command Chiyou, the bull-headed god of war, and call upon Nüba, the relentless bringer of drought. Control the skies with Yinglong, the mighty flying rain dragon, and experience so much more. |
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| —Retail page description | ||
Age of Mythology: Retold - Immortal Pillars is an expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold which adds the Chinese pantheon and the Pillars of the Gods campaign.[1] Including the god packs, this is the fourth expansion of the Age of Mythology series, and the first for Retold to feature a new pantheon.
This expansion was released on March 4, 2025, alongside update 18.9036 and the PlayStation 5 port of the game and its expansions, though much of the expansion's content was previously added to the game files inaccessibly in update 18.7603. It also adds 21 new achievements to the game.
Retail information[]
The expansion is included in the Premium Edition of Retold; owners of that edition need not purchase it separately. There was no early access of the expansion on any platform or for any game edition.
Civilization[]
The expansion reintroduces the Chinese civilization. This civilization has been significantly reworked from its first iteration which was introduced in Tale of the Dragon, but was not included in the release of Retold.
Gods[]
Major[]
Fuxi: Master of civilization, with his bountiful Peach Blossom Spring- Nüwa: Creator goddess, whose Clay Peasants rise from the earth to grow your civilization
- Shennong: Patron deity of farmers, rice traders, and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine
Minor[]
- Chiyou: God of chaos and war
- Houtu: Goddess of the earth
- Xuannü: Goddess of wisdom and military strategy
- Goumang: God of spring
- Rushou: God of gold and autumn
- Nüba: Goddess of drought
- Huangdi: God of rulership and invention
- Gonggong: God of floods and rebellion
- Zhurong: God of fire and summer
Campaign[]
Age of Mythology- Retold - Immortal Pillars
Campaign trailer
| “ | Dive into a nine-level campaign where heroism, adventure, and storytelling take center stage. Experience Chinese mythology in a narrative-driven journey filled with gods, legendary creatures, and unforgettable villains. The campaign takes you deep into the heart of Chinese myths, where every battle and choice shapes your legend. | ” |
The expansion adds the nine-scenario campaign Pillars of the Gods, which is an original story inspired from Chinese mythology. Its antagonist is Huang Zhaowu - an immortal and former hero who attempts to destroy the Pillars of Heaven and overthrow the Celestial Court in vengeance for the loss of his wife. The protagonist Yan Feifeng, dubbed "Shennong's Chosen" and advised by Cangjie, must stop Huang Zhaowu and mend the damage with Nüwa's help. In this quest, he is assisted by the legendary archer Houyi, as well as some heroes and warriors from other parts of the world.
Units[]
Civilian units[]
- Peasant: Less efficient than other cultures' villagers
- Clay Peasant: Temporary workers created by Nüwa's god power Creation
- Kuafu: Powerful giant that excels at gathering wood and gold, and constructing buildings
- Mechanical Ox Caravan: A unique caravan
- Sky Lantern: Perishable scout unit created by a Pioneer
Human soldiers[]
- Dao Swordsman: Slow and durable all-purpose melee infantry
- Ge Halberdier: Infantry good only against cavalry
- Wuzu Javelineer: Ranged soldier good against archers
- Fire Archer: Ranged soldier good against infantry and buildings
- Chu Ko Nu: Ranged soldier with a rapid-fire attack
- Terracotta Rider: Cavalry unit with a limited lifespan, especially when not on Favored Land
- White Horse Cavalry: Melee cavalry with a ranged special attack
- Tiger Cavalry: Melee cavalry that transforms into an infantry unit when felled
Heroes[]
- Pioneer: Scout hero who can deploy Sky Lanterns
- Sage: Healer good against myth units who can summon mirror images of enemies
- Jiang Ziya: Hero whose aura suppresses enemy myth units
- Yang Jian: Fuxi's demigod hero which can summon his companion to help in combat
- Nezha (Child) ➞ Nezha (Youth) ➞ Nezha: Fuxi's demigod hero who improves through the Ages
- Li Jing: Nüwa's ranged demigod hero who can summon his Golden Pagoda to trap enemies
- Wen Zhong: Shennong's demigod hero which deals a large area attack
- Kuafu (Hero): Unique Kuafu chieftain available to Nüwa
Siege weapons[]
- Siege Crossbow: All-purpose artillery unit
- Axe Cart: Siege weapon that swings its blade to knock down walls and other buildings
Ships[]
Myth units[]
- Chiwen: Aquatic unit with a regenerative shield
- Xuanwu: A durable amphibious black tortoise with a snake which can spit venom
- Qilin: Myth unit that heals nearby allied units
- Taotie: Gorging myth unit that grows larger and stronger as it devours enemies
- Taowu: Slow anti-building myth unit which can charge through lines of enemy units
- Qiongqi: A slow powerful attacker which can take to the skies to move around faster
- Yazi: Fast unit which can teleport to enemies.
- Baihu: White tiger that can immobilize a target and send other units flying with its pounce
- Pixiu: A unique caravan
- Zhuque: Flying fiery vermilion bird which can create fire tornadoes and defend allies with a fiery shield
- Qinglong: Flying azure dragon with water spray attacks
- Yinglong: Flying rain dragon which shoots lightning bolts
- Hundun: Chaotic myth unit that causes enemy units to flee or sends them into a void for a short time
- Fei: Summoned by the god power Fei Beasts
Buildings[]
- Silo: A drop site for food, wood, and gold
- Military Camp: Trains Chinese foot soldiers
- Imperial Academy: Used to train Chinese heroes
- Machine Workshop: Used to train Chinese siege weapons
- Baolei: Chinese fortress which trains cavalry
- Crossbow Tower: Chinese unique upgrade for the Guard Tower
- Great Wall: Chinese unique upgrade for the Fortified Wall
- Peach Blossom Spring: Fuxi's unique structure created with The Peach Blossom Spring.
- Shennong's Farm: Shennong's unique Farm upgrade with Prosperous Seeds.
God powers[]
Technologies[]
General technologies[]
Myth technologies[]
- Celestial Weapons
- Tai Chi
- Kuafu Chieftain
- Mountainous Might
- Herbal Medicine
- Peach of Immortality
- Master of Weaponry
- Spoils of War
- Son of Loong
- Rage of Slaughter
- Advanced Defenses
- Chasing the Sun
- Abundance
- Sinister Defiance
- Divine Books
- Reincarnation
- Qilin's Blessing
- Vibrant Land
- Hooves of the Wind
- Frenzied Dash
- Maelstrom
- Scorching Feathers
- Rock Solid
- Bottomless Stomach
- Drought Ships
- Divine Judgement
- Gilded Shields
- Autumn of Abundance
- Red Cliffs Fleet
- Shaker of Heaven
- Tempestuous Storm
- Last Stand
- Rising Tide
- Xuanyuan's Bloodline
- Leizu's Silk
- Imperial Order
- Power of Chaos
- Flaming Blood
- Slash and Burn
- Song of Midsummer
- Southern Fire
Random maps[]
The expansion launches with seven new random maps.
Additionally, two other maps, Dongtian and Red Cliffs, were initially planned alongside the others, but were cut at some point prior to release.
Relics[]
Random maps[]
- Feather of Bifang: Human soldiers gain +20% bonus damage vs buildings.
- Feather of Jingwei: 0.5 wood per second trickle rate.
- Five Colored Stone of Nüwa: Repairing cost reduced by -50%.
- Fur of Boyi: Heroes regenerate 0.25 hit points per second.
- Jade Hare: Myth units move 5% faster.
- Kui Drum: Heroes deal 0.25% more damage per 1% hit points missing.
- Nine Cauldrons: All human soldiers and heroes from fortress-type buildings have -5% hack and pierce vulnerability.
- Shennong's Ochre Whip: Standard Farm upgrades grant an additional 5% Farm gather rate. (For a total of 15% additional Farm gather rate when having researched Flood Control)
- Tail of Fei: Summons 1 Fei, which respawns every 120 seconds.
- Tusk of Dangkang: Summons 2 Pigs every 120 seconds.
- Wuhao, Bow of Huangdi: Ranged soldiers attacks now snare targets, which slows them by 15%, for 2 seconds.
- Xirang: Walls regenerate 10 hit points per second.
Campaign-exclusive[]
- Xuanyuan Sword: Improves the attack of all human soldiers and heroes by 15%.
- Oracle Bone: Doubles the Favor generation rate from Chinese Favored Land.
Nature[]
Animals[]
- Black Bear
- Golden Pheasant
- Panda
- Red Crowned Crane
- Flying Red Crowned Crane
- Spotted Deer
Trees[]
- Bamboo, Single Bamboo
- Chinese Pine, Chinese Pine Dead
- Ginkgo, Ginkgo Autumn
- Metasequoia, Metasequoia Autumn
- Peach Tree
- Pear Tree
- Willow
Scenario Editor objects[]
Units[]
Buildings[]
- Celestial Pillars (various kinds)
- Great Wall (unconstructible)
- Qinghai Lake Shrine
- Penglai
- Shrine (Chinese model)
- Trading Post
- Temple (Chinese SPC)
- Tent (Chinese model)
- Wooden Barricade
Embellishment objects[]
- Yan Feifeng Tomb
- Brazier
- Crock
- Censer
- Pagoda
- Pavilion
- Stone Lion
- Scarecrow
- Archery Target
- Weapon Rack
- Bonfire
- Chinese Table
- Gourd
- Drum
- Five Colored Stone (many variants)
- Floating Stones
- Straw Bale
- Wooden Cart
- Lantern Stand
- Coral Energy
- Sack
- Torch (Chinese)
- Chinese Petals
- Nets
- Small Flag
Trivia[]
- The cultural and mythological accuracy of this expansion was ensured by the developer team Virtuos Ltd, who are a Chinese company established in Shanghai and based in Singapore.[2]
- Per initial information, the expansion was scheduled to release in late 2024. On November 21, 2024, it was announced that the release would be in 2025.
- Like the base game Age of Mythology: Retold, the cover artwork of this expansion was also made by Atomhawk.[3]
Gallery[]
Slider
Textless slider
The main menu with the release of the expansion
A promotional image showcasing a gigantic Chiyou, a Yinglong, and the Chinese Titan (behind Chiyou) in a fierce battle
Closeup of a smaller-sized Chiyou
Eternal Warriors
A Chinese army on the march
Fuxi's Wonder with a Chiwen in the pond, and several heroes. A Celestial Pillar can be seen behind.
Chinese forces including Dao Swordsmen and Baihu
Yan Feifeng leading an army of myth units
Closeup of the Axe Cart and Siege Crossbow
A naval battle
Chinese myth units, including Taotie, Taowu, and Qilins
The Chinese Titan leading an army
The front profile of Xingtian, the Chinese Titan, readying his Titanic Smash ability
The Titan form of Chiyou using the Titanic Smash ability
A city view, with Chinese infantry, Peasants, and Chiyou
Combat between Chinese myth units, including Taotie, Qilins, Baihu, Qiongqi, and Taowu
A Zhuque and its fire tornadoes
Ships alongside some Xuanwu, the amphibious myth unit
A Celestial Pillar with Archaic Chinese logographs
A Zhuque in flight
Nezha and Xingtian battling Chiyou
Huang Zhaowu is separated from his wife
Huang Zhaowu beseeches the gods to return Xiaoli
Battle in a Chinese village
Battle involving flying and naval myth units, and ships. A Wonder can be seen in the gorge.
A town containing a Celestial Pillar is besieged, while Chiyou fights a Titan
Battle scene showing Tiger Cavalry (mounted and dismounted), as well as several heroes, some Qilins, and a Hundun on land
Huang Zhaowu destroying one of the Celestial Pillars
Cangjie advising Yan Feifeng and Houyi
Huang Zhaowu with the God Trap
Yan and Houyi on horseback
Underworlds merge as realities collide
The five elements, wuxing
Huang Zhaowu summoning Chiyou
Xingtian summoning animation
Clash of two Chinese and Atlantean armies, including Titans
Old logo shown in the original teaser
- Videos
Age of Mythology- Retold - Immortal Pillars Teaser
Age of Mythology- Retold - PS5 Games
PS5 release trailer
References[]
- ↑ Steam page
- ↑ A Message From the Developers section on Pre-Order ... on ageofempires.com
- ↑ https://atomhawk.com/project/age-of-mythology-retold/
