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Premium Offering Edition Comparison Age of Mythology: Retold has been nominated! The Legends Live On! We’re thrilled to share that Age of Mythology: Retold has been nominated for a prestigious TGA Award for Best Sim/Strategy Game ! This recognition celebrates the return of a legendary RTS, reimagined for a new era with stunning visuals, immersive soundscapes, and modern gameplay. Rediscover epic tales, command mythical armies, and shape history with the power of gods. With this nomination, it’s clear—the myth continues to captivate gamers worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to join the pantheon. Dive into the ultimate mythological experience today and see why Age of Mythology: Retold is being celebrated as a must-play masterpiece! About the Game 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. Experience an immersive real-time strategy game with an epic campaign, cooperative and competitive multiplayer, and the all-new Arena of the Gods game mode. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to achieve victory. Will you become Mythic? 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. 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. Plus, with the new Immortal Pillars expansion*, you can call upon the great floods and storm dragons of Chinese mythology (*Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately). 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. Plus, with the Immortal Pillars expansion*, command winged tigers, the chaotic Hundun, and the ravenous Taotie of Chinese mythology ( *Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately ). Experience Age of Mythology: Retold like never before. In the main game, go head-to-head with friends or challenge the advanced AI across countless, randomly generated maps for endless strategic battles. For a fresh twist, step into Arena of the Gods —an all-new mode where you take on the role of a legendary hero, facing 35 mythic skirmishes filled with divine challenges. Play solo or join forces in co-op*, battling through epic trials and exploring a whole new way to enjoy the mythological universe. Whether forging alliances or battling alone, each journey is uniquely thrilling and endlessly replayable. Seamless Controller Integration RTS with controller? We've got you covered. Streamlined controls make it easy to build, battle and conquer - all without a mouse and keyboard. Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition The Premium Edition includes the full game, God Pack: “Freyr”, Legacy Deity Portrait Pack, Expansion 1 (Immortal Pillars, Chinese pantheon), Expansion 2 (Heavenly Spear, Japanese pantheon) and exclusive god portrait, Tsukuyomi* Contents Include: Age of Mythology: Retold – base game; the complete Age of Mythology: Retold experience. Exclusive Gods Pack: “Freyr” : Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition adds Freyr to the Norse mythology. Unleash the power of the Norse god of prosperity and fertility with the new and exclusive Gods Pack. The blessings of Freyr will elevate your reign to unprecedented heights. Legacy Deity Portrait Pack : a nostalgic journey back to the origins of gaming greatness. Relive the glory days of gaming with this special pack, which offers players the option to use iconic deity portraits from the classic game that captivated audiences worldwide. (2) Expansions : Prepare to embark on new epic sagas yet untold with two highly anticipated expansions. Expansion 1 – Immortal Pillars : Unleash the power of Chinese mythology in Age of Mythology: Retold’s first expansion, Immortal Pillars. Discover a new pantheon of gods, legendary myth units, and awe-inspiring god powers in an epic campaign inspired by ancient legends. Expansion 2 - Heavenly Spear: Command the gods, heroes, and yokai of Japan in Heavenly Spear, an all-new expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold. Play a sweeping campaign, wield the powers of mighty Japanese gods, and command samurai and mythical yokai to achieve victory. Exclusive Tsukuyomi Portrait : To expand your Heavenly Spear experience, Premium Edition owners will be granted an exclusive deity portrait for Tsukuyomi - God of the Moon.
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Full audio (12)
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Position in Strategy
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This title
Genre position
Review volume
16.7k Steam reviews
Top 26% in Strategy
Positive rating
90% positive
Genre average: 84% — this title sits in top 39%
Metacritic
83/100
Genre average 79 — top 29% of Strategy titles
Concurrent peak
1.6k players
Top 15% in Strategy by live player count
Engagement hours
29 h average
Top 34% for session depth among Strategy
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
Strategy · 356
3D · 352
RTS · 348
Story Rich · 345
Lore-Rich · 341
Base-Building · 338
Resource Management · 330
Mythology · 328
Fantasy · 324
Singleplayer · 320
Top-Down · 318
PvE · 317
Level Editor · 308
Moddable · 298
Action RTS · 293
Peer Strategy titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
“Age of Mythology: Retold is a masterful blend of nostalgia and innovation that fans and newcomers will both cherish.” 9.5/10 – CG Magazine “Retold simply cements Age of Mythology’s place in the pantheon of the greatest strategy games ever made” 9/10 – Inverse “If you’ve been intimidated by real-time strategy games in the past, but remain intrigued, this is the game you’ve been waiting to try.” 9.2/10 – Paste Magazine
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
29h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
10h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
9h
Current engagement
Achievements
106
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
Release date
Sep 4, 2024
Developer
World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, CaptureAge, Virtuos Games