Summary
Post-launch support has become part and parcel of the AAA games industry nowadays, with many gamers expecting even the most complete games to receive at least one or two updates in the months following their release.Age of Mythology: Retoldis following expectations, with its developers having already confirmed a general roadmap for the game’s immediate future. This roadmap states thatAge of Mythology: Retoldwill receive patches based on community feedback, a new game mode, and two expansions.
The first of theseAge of Mythology: Retoldexpansionsis set to arrive before the end of the year, and will apparently bring the Extended Edition’s Chinese pantheon to the remake. Based on the divisive reception to the original 2016 DLC, fans are hoping developers World’s Edge and Forgotten Empires will overhaul the Chinese pantheon for its reappearance. But that’s only one of two confirmedAge of Mythology: Retoldexpansions, and the second one has no shortage of possible mythologies it could take inspiration from.
Civilizations That Should Come to Age of Mythology: Retold in DLC
Japanese
One of themost requested DLCs forAge of Mythologysince the original’s release all the way back in 2002, it’d be great to see the Japanese pantheon inAge of Mythology: Retold. IfRetold’s expansions resemble those of its original counterpart, then fans can expect to see three new Major Gods, at least nine Minor Gods, and an array of Mythic units that bring the mythology’s creatures to life.
Largely based on Shinto beliefs and tales, a Japanese pantheon inAge of Mythology: Retoldhas a few different figures to choose from for its Major Gods. Called Kami,Japanese mythologyis home to five deities that are credited with creating the universe, and the best picks forAge of Mythology: Retoldwould be the Divine Creator, Kamimusubi, the High Creator, Takamimusubi, and the Central Master, Amenominakanushi.
There are over 8 million gods in traditional Japanese mythology, so there’s really no shortage of options for Minor Gods in a potentialAge of Mythology: RetoldJapanese DLC. Fujin, the god of the wind, Uzume, the goddess of dawn, Hachiman, the god of war, Ōkuninushi, the god of farming and growth, and Raijin, the god of thunder and lightning would all be great choices forAge of Mythology: RetoldDLC.
The Kitsune spirit foxes, the amphibious Kappa, the demonic Oni, and the ghostly Yūrei would all be great choices for Myth units for anAge of Mythology: RetoldJapanese expansion.
Aztec
Another long-requestedAge of Mythologyexpansion isthe ancient Aztec pantheon. The Aztecs are widely believed to have had four primary gods, meaning that only one would need to be excluded in anAge of Mythology: RetoldDLC. The best picks for Aztec Major Gods would be Huitzilopochtli, the god of war and sun, Tlaloc, the god of rain, and Tezcatlipoca, the god of destiny and fortune.
There are plenty of other gods who would fit the bill as well, such as Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent and the god of life and intelligence, Mixcoatl, the god of the hunt and stars, and Xolotl, the god of fire, lightning, and death. The only issue with having an expansion centered around the Aztec pantheon is thatAge of Mythology: Retoldisa T-rated game, and to properly portray the ancient civilization it would likely need to push that rating so that it could show at least a little bit of blood and human sacrifice.
Maya
IfAge of Mythology: Retolddidn’t want to shed the blood necessary for an authentic portrayal of the Aztec civilization, then it could look to a different Central American pantheon for its second expansion: the Maya. Some of the key gods of the Maya pantheon thatAge of Mythology: Retoldcould use are Itzamna, the creator god, Chaac, the rain god, Kinich Ahau, the sun god, and Ek Chuaj, the god of merchants. The Mayans even worshiped a feathered serpent god of their own.
Age of Mythology: Retold
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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. Combining the best elements of the beloved Age of Mythology with modern real-time strategy design and visuals, Retold is an epic and innovative experience for old and new players alike. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies.Will you become Mythic?Call Upon the GodsChoose 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.Unleash the MonstersUnleash 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.An Epic Mythological UniverseEmbark 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.Better with FriendsPlay with your friends, either head-to-head or against the advanced AI on dozens of randomly generated maps and scenarios for limitless re-playability.
