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Age of Mythology: Retold is a reimagined real-time strategy experience tailored for both genre veterans and newcomers alike. Stay updated with the latest news and developments shaping this mythic journey!

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Age of Mythology: Retold News

2025

June 6

⚫ Age of Mythology: Retold will receive a major expansion this fall titled Heavenly Spear, introducing the Japanese Pantheon to the game. Revealed via the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the update includes a rich 12-mission campaign set across stunning, myth-inspired Japanese landscapes.

Players will take command of new heroic units, battle fearsome yokai creatures, and gain divine favor from 12 newly added gods as they challenge the formidable Kagemasa in an epic struggle to restore cosmic balance.

Read more: Age of Mythology: Retold Announces Japanese Pantheon In New Heavenly Spear DLC (Official Age of Mythology Retold X Page)

March 4

⚫ The first major expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold, titled Immortal Pillars, is now live across Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. This expansion brings a brand-new Chinese pantheon into the fold, offering players access to powerful deities, legendary creatures, and immersive environments rooted in Chinese mythology.

Read more: Age of Mythology: Retold Reveals New Chinese Pantheon, Mythical Creatures, and Units for Immortal Pillars DLC (Official Age of Mythology: Retold Website)

February 21

⚫ Microsoft has launched a cinematic pre-order trailer for Age of Mythology: Retold, offering a glimpse at the remastered visuals and mythological grandeur that await players. The trailer highlights iconic gods, dramatic battles, and enhanced graphics, confirming the game's upcoming launch on PlayStation 5.

Read more: Age of Mythology: Retold Pre-Order Trailer Unveiled – Coming to PlayStation 5 (Official Age of Mythology: Retold YouTube Channel)

February 11

⚫ The official Age of Mythology social media team released a downloadable wallpaper celebrating the Immortal Pillars expansion. Designed for PC and mobile devices, the artwork features a vibrant array of mythological beings and divine entities from the new Chinese pantheon.

Read more: Age of Mythology: Retold Unveils New Cover Art and Wallpaper for Immortal Pillars DLC (Official Age of Mythology Twitter)

January 30

⚫ To honor the Lunar New Year, the Age of Mythology: Retold development team revealed a new deity joining the Immortal Pillars expansion—Nüwa, the revered goddess of creation in Chinese mythology. Her inclusion hints at deeper lore and gameplay elements coming soon.

Read more: Age of Mythology: Retold Reveals Nüwa in Latest Deity Reveal for Immortal Pillars DLC (Official Age of Mythology Twitter)

2024

September 4

⚫ The Legacy Deity Portrait Pack for Age of Mythology: Retold has been met with a wave of negative user reviews following its release during the game’s early access period. While the base game continues to earn positive reception, some players have specifically criticized aspects of the pack, leading to widespread review-bombing.

Read more: Age of Mythology: Retold DLC Is Being Review-Bombed (Game Rant)