Summary
In this modern era of gaming, it’s simply expected that a big AAA game will receive some kind of support from developers after its initial launch. Even if a game ships with a ton of content, costs full price, and is primarily focused on delivering a single-player experience, many expect the game will receive at least one or twopost-launch updatesor content drops. The vast majority of the time, these assumptions are correct, and that’s the case withAge of Mythology: Retold.
A remake of the 2002 real-time strategy classic,Age of Mythology: Retoldlaunched with 50 campaign missions, an extensive skirmish mode, a few different multiplayer modes, and four distinct pantheons to play as, each coming with several Major Gods, multiple Minor Gods, and a plethora of unique units and buildings. That being said,Age of Mythology: Retold’s developers have already confirmed that there are some post-launch plans in the works, and there are some exciting things on the horizon.
What Fans Can Expect From Age of Mythology: Retold’s Post-Launch Support
A New Arena of the Gods Game Mode
Originally set to be part of the game at launch but delayed just before release,Age of Mythology: Retoldwill receive a brand newArena of the Gods game modesometime in the coming months. Details on this mode are still a little scarce, but it’s been confirmed that Arena of the Gods will be some kind of co-op challenge mode that tasks players with gathering “Blessings.”
The Return of the Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado Tournament
AnEsports tournamentthat’s been running since 2020, the Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado event returns in 2024, and this time it’ll featureAge of Mythology: Retold. Qualifying is set to take place on September 14 and 15, followed by the grand final on October 5. Fans can watch both the qualifiers and final live via Red Bull’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
Expansion Pack 1 Will Add The Chinese Civilization
Released in 2016 asDLC forAge of Mythology: Extended Edition, the Tale of the Dragon expansion was a bit of a divisive one. Though many fans had been requesting an official Chinese pantheon expansion to the original 2002 RTS game, its end product left a lot to be desired, featuring a lackluster art style and samey units. The Chinese pantheon was left out ofAge of Mythology: Retold, but it’s been soft-confirmed that it’ll return via the game’s first paid expansion, which is set to hit the game before the end of the year.
Expansion Pack 2 Will Add an Unknown Civilization
OnAge of Mythology: Retold’s official community roadmap that was posted to the game’s Steam page a little while ago, a few vague plans for the game’s “future” are mentioned. Along with consistent updates and patches based on community feedback,Age of Mythology: Retoldwill receive a second DLC expansion.
If this expansion follows the same formula as the game’s expected Chinese DLC, then fans can probably expect to see an entirely new pantheon, along withthree new Major Gods, a slew of Minor Gods, and a bevy of unique Myth Units, regular units, and structures. But that’s all speculation at this point, as nothing has been officially revealed aboutAge of Mythology: Retold’s second expansion just yet.
Age of Mythology: Retold
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
