Age of Mythology: Retold News

The Goddess of Growth has awakened, bringing new life and new danger to the battlefield! The Demeter God Pack will be the first release from the Age of Mythology: Retold Expansion Pass coming February 10th, introducing a new major Greek goddess, three distinct minor gods, powerful myth units, and a fully voiced Mythical Battle that expands the world of Age of Mythology: Retold.

Command nature, shape the world, and lead your Pantheon to victory!

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[h2]Last Chance to Pre-Order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass![/h2]
This is your last chance to pre-order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass on Steam with a 15% discount. With the release of the Demeter God Pack on February 10th, the pre-order discount will no longer be available!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4180380/Age_of_Mythology_Retold__Expansion_Pass/
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[h2]Included in the Demeter God Pack[/h2]

• Demeter, the goddess of harvest and terrain mastery, as a major goddess
  
• Three new minor gods Pan, Hestia, and Persephone
  
• New fully voiced Mythical Battle titled Silent Sanctuary, starring Chiron and Orpheus
  
• New ways to disrupt economies, convert enemies, revive armies, and halt attacks
  
• New myth units Harpies, Lykaons, Hamadryads, and Sirens

[h2]New Major God – Demeter[/h2]

Demeter, the revered goddess of harvest and renewal, brings a playstyle centered on terrain control and the rise and fall of resources. Her myth unit, the Harpy, dominates the skies by lifting enemy units into the air and sending them crashing to the ground. Her devastating god power, Wither, sweeps across the map and destroys farms, trees, and bushes in a single wave. This power can halt enemy food production, cut off supplies, and force new strategies.




[h2]Three New Minor Gods[/h2]

Beyond Demeter, three new minor gods reshape your strategy in bold ways. Pan, guardian of the wild, who specializes in battlefield control. Hestia, goddess of hospitality, supporting growth and stability. Persephone, queen of the underworld, commanding power over life and death.



[h2]Silent Sanctuary – Mythical Battle[/h2]

A new fully voiced Mythical Battle titled Silent Sanctuary follows Chiron and Orpheus on a dangerous descent into Hades. Their goal is to recover Demeter’s sacred relics and restore balance to the suffering lands that worship her. The journey takes them through shifting terrain, ancient threats, and the heart of the underworld.

With fresh god powers, unconventional myth units, and a story rooted in renewal and the cycle of life, the Demeter God Pack offers fertile ground for new strategies and new legends!

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[h2]Last Chance to Pre-Order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass![/h2]
This is your last chance to pre-order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass on Steam with a 15% discount. With the release of the Demeter God Pack on February 10th, the pre-order discount will no longer be available!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4180380/Age_of_Mythology_Retold__Expansion_Pass/

The next Community Event has officially begun - and with it a whole new set of challenges! Valentine's Day is fast approaching and now through February 1st, complete objectives to unlock a new god portrait: "Aphrodite - Goddess of Love."

Remember, challenges for each week no longer lock after the week ends. After challenges become available to complete, they will remain available until the end of the month so you can now jump back in and help the community push toward the 100% completion goal!

Do you hear what we hear? Those Town Bells might be jingling, but your Villagers will have to wait while you shop the Steam Winter Sale! Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your favorites. Don't wait, the Steam Winter Sale ends January 5th!

The next chapter of Age of Mythology begins here! Secure your place among the gods with the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass – an all-in-one collection of mythic content culminating in the arrival of the Aztec Pantheon in Obsidian Mirror, the most ambitious expansion of Age of Mythology: Retold yet!

Buy once and enjoy the next four releases automatically on their respective release dates – no separate purchases needed. Here’s everything included in the Expansion Pass, plus a closer look at the first release: the Demeter God Pack!

[h3]Included in the Expansion Pass[/h3]

• Demeter God Pack – Become a Force of Nature.
  
• Ultimate Fan Pack – A Golden Mark of Support.
  
• Blood & Bones Pack – Beauty in Battle – Exclusive to the Expansion Pass.
• Obsidian Mirror – Rise of the Aztec Gods – the centerpiece of the Expansion Pass.

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[h2]Pre-Order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass Now![/h2]
Pre-order Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass now on Steam and receive a 15% discount!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4180380/Age_of_Empires_Retold_Expansion_Pass/
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Purchasing the Expansion Pass also grants you the following bonuses:

• Exclusive Pack: Bonus Blood & Bones Pack – available only with the Expansion Pass.
  
• Great Value: Save 10% versus individual releases.
  
• Pre-Order Bonus: Pre-order during the pre-sale for an extra 15% off.
  
• Ultimate Convenience: One purchase. Automatic unlocks. Mythic content, delivered.

Demeter, one of the twelve Olympians and among the most revered goddesses of ancient Greece, reigned over harvest and agriculture. Celebrated far and wide as the bringer of food and fertility, her symbols of wheat, poppies, and the cornucopia not only presided over times of plenty but also served as poignant reminders of the cycles of life and death.

Her most famous story involves the kidnapping of her beloved daughter, Persephone, by Hades, who intended to marry her. Upon discovering Persephone’s disappearance, Demeter embarked on a relentless search across the world. Consumed by grief, she neglected her divine duties, halting the growth of life and plunging the earth into a devastating famine. Witnessing the unfolding catastrophe, Zeus commanded Hades to release Persephone. However, having consumed food in the Underworld, Persephone was bound by the decree of the Fates to remain there part of the year. It was decided that she would spend half the year with her mother and half with her husband, thus explaining the changing seasons. During the winter months, when Persephone is in the Underworld, Demeter’s sorrow causes the earth to become barren.

Command the power of the harvest goddess herself. Unleash new God Powers and Myth Units that reshape the battlefield, and bend the will of nature to your strategy.




Show your devotion to Age of Mythology: Retold with this supporter-themed collection.
Adorn your Temples and Town Centers with shimmering gold, display unique pantheon icons, and stand out as one of the faithful.


Witness warfare like never before. This visual overhaul introduces dynamic blood systems, prismatic essence for myth units, and evolving transitions that make each skirmish feel visceral and alive – exclusive to Expansion Pass owners.


The centerpiece of the Expansion Pass. One of the most requested pantheons in franchise history finally ascends. Enter the world of the Aztec gods in a sweeping 12-mission campaign that spans continents and celestial realms.

Wield divine monsters, call upon gods like Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl, and lead your civilization through an era of obsidian fire and sacrifice.

This is more than an add-on – it’s a full-scale expansion introducing an entirely new culture, pantheon, and divine playstyle.

The Expansion Pass is the ultimate way to experience every new chapter of Age of Mythology: Retold – from fresh divine powers to one of the most anticipated pantheons ever forged.

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[h2]Pre-Order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass Now![/h2]
Pre-order Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass now on Steam and receive a 15% discount!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4180380/Age_of_Empires_Retold_Expansion_Pass/

[p]As we head towards the close of another year, we’re reflecting on 12 months of expansions, updates, gameplay moments, esports and we’re celebrating you – our players. 2025 has been the most content-rich year in franchise history: From launching 6 expansions across 3 games, to bringing titles to PlayStation 5, becoming the Louvre’s first gaming partner, and meeting players at Gamescom with three playable demos — this year was all about leveling up together.

We’ve not only grown in content but also in players, growing to more than 70 million players.

Let’s  take a closer look at what you helped bring to life in 2025:
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• [p]Immortal Pillars and Heavenly Spear expanded the stories of Age of Mythology: Retold – introducing new Chinese and Japanese pantheons, innovative myth units, new epic campaigns, and thirteen new maps.
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• [p]Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East added new civs, game modes, maps, and biomes to Age of Empires IV. We’ve also been thrilled to see how much fun you’ve been having with the new Crucible mode. Have you spawned a pink sheep yet?
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• [p]The Three Kingdoms and Chronicles: Alexander the Great explored new characters, civilizations and tales for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition as the game has continued to grow, more than six years after its debut in 2019.
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• [p] We created more opportunities for you to engage with the Age franchise wherever you choose to play, welcoming new players  with the releases of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition,  Age of Mythology: Retold, and Age of Empires IV on PlayStation 5.
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• [p] We made history – literally – by becoming the first gaming partner of the Louvre museum in Paris. We will forever be honored to have had the opportunity to work with them to share the stories of the Mamluk Dynasty.[/p]

[p] While we plan to take an end of year rest, we’re already geared up for 2026. Here’s a preview of what you can expect in the first half of next year from the Age of Empires and Age of Mythology franchises. We remain, as ever, grateful for the love and support you show these games that we all care for so deeply.

[/p][p]Last week, on December 3rd, we released tickets for Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, taking place in London, April 1st through 6th, 2026. Moving from castles to the city, it will be the biggest Wololo yet, with the grand final taking over the iconic Royal Albert Hall. We couldn’t be more excited!

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We’ll be bringing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV to the British capital in style. The playoffs will take place at Leicester Square’s ODEON Luxe, the setting for countless glamorous movie premieres, and now the location for fierce Age of Empires competition.

For all the information you’ll need, plus links to secure your tickets, head to the Red Bull website.

The in-game ladder for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will start January 2nd, 2026. For those of you who dream of taking a coveted place at the top, better get practicing!

With just a few months to go before the event, we’ll continue revealing more details over the coming months, and letting you know how you can get involved.

Grab those tickets now (they’d make a great holiday gift for friends and family) and hope to see you in London! Playoff and Grand Finals tickets are currently sold out but may become available in limited quantities if refunded tickets are released back into the pool. For ticket availability, please check the ticketing sites regularly and join the Red Bull Wololo Discord for the latest updates![/p][p][/p][p]Legends have expanded, heroes have risen and fallen, and you’ve taken on new challenges in 2025 in Age of Mythology: Retold. We’ve loved seeing your passion for the game and your creativity in mod creation, photo mode and more.

With the launch of Heavenly Spear in September, we reached the end of the promised offering outlined for our Premium Edition. We knew this left many of you wondering what would be next for the game and we’re excited to reveal what you’ll be able to get your hands on in 2026.

You’ll be able to own four new mythic releases, with the Expansion Pass content, culminating in the release of the game’s most ambitious expansion, featuring the massively requested Aztec pantheon!

Buy the Expansion Pass and enjoy the next four releases  automatically  on  their respective release dates - no separate purchases, no waiting. As an Expansion Pass holder, you’ll receive exclusive rewards, premium value, and mythic variety across four epic additions. 

Pre-order will start on December 18th with a 15% discount running until the first item releases.

[/p][h3]Included Mythic Releases:[/h3][p] 
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1. [p]New Gods Pack: Demeter – Become a Force of Nature 
   Command the power of the harvest goddess herself. Unleash new god powers and myth units that reshape the battlefield and bend the will of nature to your strategy. 
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2. [p]Ultimate Fan Pack – A Golden Mark of Support 
   Show your devotion to  Age of Mythology: Retold with this supporter-themed collection. 
   Adorn your temples and town centers with shimmering gold, display unique pantheon icons, and stand out as one of the faithful. 
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3. [p]Blood & Bones Pack – Beauty in Battle 
   Witness warfare like never before. This visual overhaul introduces dynamic blood systems, prismatic essence for myth units, and evolving transitions that make each skirmish feel visceral and alive – exclusive to Expansion Pass owners 
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4. [p]Obsidian Mirror – Rise of the Aztec Gods The centerpiece of the Expansion Pass. One of the most requested pantheons in franchise history finally ascends. 
   Enter the world of the  Aztec gods in a sweeping 12-mission campaign that spans continents and celestial realms. Wield divine monsters, call upon gods like Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl, and lead your civilization through an era of obsidian fire and sacrifice. This is more than an add-on - it’s a full-scale expansion introducing an entirely new culture, pantheon, and divine playstyle. 
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[p]Again, pre-orders start on December 18th, make sure you’re following the Age of Mythology channels to ensure you don’t miss further news and reveals!

For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels!

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[/p][p]Earlier this year we announced that we’ll be bringing Age of Empires Mobile to PC and today we’re excited to say there’s not long to wait. Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition will arrive on Steam and Windows Store in early 2026.

The game has been available on Google Play and Apple App Store since October 2024 and has seen millions of players from around the world build their kingdoms, taken part in massive battles to control the map and earned rewards in in-game events.

Now optimized for PC, players can experience the game with mouse control, full keyboard navigation, refined UI and enhanced 4K visuals. Seamless Crossplay will allow players who’ve started on mobile to swap between their phone, tablet and/or PC with ease.

Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition combines familiar Age of Empires Mobile elements with an optimized PC experience.

To ensure you’re ready to go when the game launches in early 2026, wishlist now on Steam and follow the Age of Empires Mobile community channels to stay in the loop.

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[/p][p]We are thrilled to announce the next expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Last Chieftains! Launching in February 2026, this exciting new chapter dives into medieval South America, where history and folklore combine to present an epic narrative, dramatic conflict, and our newest exploration of the ancient world!

The Last Chieftains introduces three new civilizations, all of them for play in Ranked, and each with their own unique units, technologies. As well as a new shared architecture for the Mapuche, Muisca, and the Tupi! Challenge your friends in Skirmish matches or battle your way across South America with three new Campaigns, commanding the forces of folk heroes such as Lautaro, Pacanchique, and Arariboia. These Campaigns feature memorable moments and characters like the berserker Galvarino, or Nicolas Durand the swashbuckling adventurer. The Muisca campaign can even be played from two unique perspectives, depending on whether you decide to serve the noble Nemequene or the greedy Quemuenchatocha.

Whether you are a passionate historian, an admirer of compelling storytelling, a longtime fan of the Age of Empires franchise, or all of the above – The Last Chieftains promises countless hours of excitement across Campaign and Multiplayer.

This latest expansion will be available for pre-order in January, and we’ll have more information to share then. So you don’t have to wait, here’s an exclusive first look.

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[/p][p]After the huge successes of Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East this year, we’re excited to share what’s next for Age of Empires IV.

In 2026 we’ll be delivering two new expansions. The first, releasing in Spring, will feature a sweeping story inspired by Chinese history, told via a new campaign.  Later in the year, we’ll bring yet another expansion, introducing two new base civilizations – including The Vikings, which we know you’ve been asking for – and building on our content offering for The Crucible! [/p][p]We’ve heard your feedback around co-op missions for Crucible and this is something the team is looking into alongside their work on the two 2026 expansions. We don’t have specifics to share just yet in terms of timeline, but we’re incredibly happy to see your response to the new mode and excited to expand on it in the future.

Thank you for a record-setting year in 2025 – your passion and excitement have made  Dynasties of the East the Age of Empires franchise’s fastest-selling expansion pre-order yet! We look forward to taking the game in more new directions and expanding on how you can play in 2026.

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[p]Thank you for all your support in 2025. We’re excited for what 2026 will bring. We’ll have more information to share on what’s to come so make sure you’re following our official channels to stay up to date!

Age of Empires on FacebookAge of Empires on XAge of Empires on InstagramOfficial Discord[/p]