Summary
- Age of Mythology: Retold releases "Arena of the Gods," a new mode featuring 35 skirmish missions and mythological challenges for Xbox and PC players.
- In Arena of the Gods, players can earn blessings from gods like Odin and Gaia to gain special abilities, allowing them to adjust their strategies depending on the challenges they face.
- The new mode introduces "World Twists," which create dynamic changes in gameplay conditions, keeping the experience unpredictable for players.
Age of Mythology: Retold has received a new game mode called "Arena of the Gods" on November 7. This new Age of Mythology: Retold mode adds 35 skirmish missions for Xbox and PC players, along with mythological challenges and rewards to tackle solo or with a friend.
Age of Mythology: Retold brings the iconic real-time strategy game to a modern experience with enhanced visuals, gameplay improvements, and refined mechanics. Its features include 4K visuals, ray tracing, and improved AI on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game was well-received upon release and currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Now, the developer is introducing an exciting new mode for fans.
Age Of Mythology Retold: Best Pantheons For Beginners, Ranked
Any player looking to dive into Age of Mythology: Retold for the first time may want to start with the following pantheons.
In Arena of the Gods, players will take on the role of the legendary hero Kastor as they embark on different missions across mythological worlds filled with challenges. Along the way, players can earn "blessings" from Age of Mythology: Retol d’s gods, which will grant them special abilities based on these gods' famous powers. For instance, Odin’s Outlaw Wisdom helps players by enabling faster recharging of Special Abilities and God Powers, while Gaia’s Lashing Roots makes heroes and legends deal area-of-effect damage. These blessings are flexible, allowing players to adjust their strategies depending on the challenges they face.
When is Age of Mythology: Retold's Arena of the Gods mode being released?
- Released on November 7 (now available).
Additionally, Arena of the Gods features "World Twists." These are dynamic changes that shift the conditions of the battlefield. These twists keep things unpredictable, forcing players to adapt on the spur of the moment. They might face harsh environments like the icy Tundra or the coasts of the Black Sea, or deal with sudden events like Gaia’s Remnants of Atlantis, which spawns groups of units to collect after completing certain tasks. These twists can either offer new opportunities or present unexpected challenges, aiming to keep players on their toes.
Moreover, the Arena of the Gods mode encourages players to experiment with different strategies, trying out various combinations of blessings while also unlocking new abilities with each win. Arena of the Gods promises to offer a customizable experience that rewards creative and strategic thinking. This means that players will be able to choose either a more focused combat approach or simply go all-in toward the final showdown. This new mode is the first Age of Mythology: Retold post-launch addition since its release.
With Arena of the Gods, Age of Mythology: Retold expands on its blend of mythology and strategy, offering both new players and long-time fans an interesting new way to play the game. While players await future content, this update gives strategy fans yet another reason to play Age of Mythology: Retold.
Age of Mythology: Retold
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 86%
- Released
- September 4, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Violence
- Developer(s)
- World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Capture Age, Tantalus Media, Virtuos
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- BANG! Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Age of Mythology, Age of Empires
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 Gods
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.
Unleash the Monsters
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.
An Epic Mythological Universe
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.
Better with Friends
Play with your friends, either head-to-head or against the advanced AI on dozens of randomly generated maps and scenarios for limitless re-playability.
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Strategy
- How Long To Beat
- 16 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 23 GB (September 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
