The classic real-time strategy game Age of Mythology, which debuted in 2002, has enthralled players with its blend of tactics, mythology, and narrative for decades. Xbox gamers are excited to see what the much anticipated “Age of Mythology Retold on Xbox” will have in its updated version. Everything you need to know about Age of Mythology Retold and its Xbox potential is right here.
Age of Mythology Retold on Xbox Overview
| Franchise | Age of Mythology, Age of Empires |
| Platform(s) | PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S |
| Released | September 4, 2024 |
| Developer(s) | Forgotten Empires, World’s Edge, Capture Age, Tantalus Media, and Virtuos |
| Publisher(s) | Xbox Game Studios |
| Multiplayer | Online Multiplayer |
| Engine | BANG! Engine |
| ESRB | T For Teen Due To Violence |
| Steam Deck Compatibility | Unknown |
Age of Mythology: Retold Review
Even though Age of Mythology isn’t a key numbered entry, it has had a big impact on the Age timeline because it moved the series from 2D to 3D once Age of Empires II, Ensemble’s real-time strategy monarch, became popular. Mythology, which many fans still consider to be among the greatest RTS games ever, wasn’t created only to fill a gap when it first came out on the PC in 2002. By adding Gods, titans, heroes, monsters, and other mythological entities to the gameplay that players were already familiar with, it shifted the focus from history to mythology and improved upon the formula of previous entries.
That brings us to the most recent edition, properly titled Age of Mythology Retold. World’s Edge and its collaborators have revamped Retold in the same way that they did with previous products like Age of Empires II Definitive Edition. It includes enhancements, new visuals, and even gameplay adjustments that bring the game up to date while retaining the core of the original. For the production team, it’s also a historic moment because it’s the first time an Age game has ever been released on both Xbox and PC at the same time (and to top it off, a “Day One” Game Pass release).
Retold Makes Full Use of Xbox Game Pass’ Ultimate Benefits
Beyond the game itself, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers gamers a few more benefits when they play Age of Mythology Retold. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can use Xbox’s Cloud streaming service to play Age of Mythology: Retold on their Xbox, PC, or any compatible mobile device. They can so play Age of Mythology anywhere, at any time. Additionally, they can play with pals on any device when crossplay is enabled.
Games like Age of Mythology: Retold will become even more important to the success of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as the subscription service is set to undergo a rather large price increase in the near future.
System Requirements
Minimum:
- DirectX: Version 12
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: AMD FX 4350 or Intel® i3-4130 running at 2.4 GHz+ with two cores and four threads and AVX support.
Recommended:
- DirectX: Version 12
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: 3.6 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent and AVX support
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better
Conclusion
Xbox’s Age of Mythology Retold Age of Mythology: Retold is the much anticipated Xbox remake of the 2002 RTS classic. Crossplay features, revised gameplay, and improved graphics usher in a new era for this mythology-based genre. It’s a “Day One” Game Pass jewel that brings classic tactics to contemporary platforms when it launches on September 4, 2024, for Xbox and PC.
