World’s Edge and Forgotten Empires have achieved the impossible: taking the beloved 2002 RTS classic Age of Mythology and rebuilding it into a modern, visually arresting strategy powerhouse that controls as intuitively with an Xbox controller as it does with a mouse and keyboard.
Mythological Might on the Bang Engine
Built on the upgraded Bang Engine, Age of Mythology: Retold features completely remodeled 3D assets, ray-traced water reflections, dynamic destruction physics, and redesigned unit animations that make every Minotaur headbutt and Manticore volley feel truly epic.
Crucially, god powers have been completely redesigned. In the 2002 original, god powers like Meteor and Lightning Storm were one-time uses. In Retold, god powers run on recharge timers and can be recast throughout a match using Favor, revolutionizing late-game skirmishes.
- God Powers on Cooldowns: Re-invoke legendary cataclysms multiple times in a match using accumulated divine Favor.
- Intuitive Controller Radial UI: Automated villager resource allocation and smart military group triggers tailored for gamepads.
- Epic 50-Mission Campaign: Fully voiced campaign following Arkantos across Greece, Egypt, and the Norse frozen fjords.
Civilization Overview and Myth Unit Breakdown
Each of the four core pantheons offers drastically different economic engines and divine warfare abilities:
| Pantheon | Favor Generation Method | Unique Advantage | Signature Myth Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeks | Assigning Villagers to Pray at Temples | Hero Units that specialize in anti-myth combat | Minotaur / Colossus |
| Egyptians | Constructing Monuments around Town Centers | Free building construction via Pharaoh supervision | Anubite / Sphinx / Phoenix |
| Norse | Inflicting Damage & Engaging in Combat | Infantry units construct military barracks in the field | Valkyrie / Frost Giant / Mountain Giant |
| Atlanteans | Maintaining City Centers & Hero Promotions | Villagers never need to drop off resources at pits | Promethean / Automaton / Behemoth |
“Age of Mythology was always about theatrical, mythological spectacle. Retold lets players unleash that spectacle with zero mechanical friction.”
Controller Playability and Accessibility
Following in the footsteps of Age of Empires IV on console, the D-pad villager priority system allows players to balance food, wood, gold, and favor gathering with a quick flick, removing the tedium of manual gamepad micromanagement.
Day One on Xbox Game Pass
Age of Mythology: Retold is available Day One with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring full cross-play multiplayer between platforms.
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