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Age of Mythology: Retold Arena of the Gods (PC) Review


If you grew up in the golden age of real-time strategy games, you likely spent copious hours playing the Age of Empires series after school and on weekends. One of the best in the series was Age of Mythology, which brought all the great mechanics of Age of Empires and added mystical and supernatural elements from various world mythologies. In October 2002, players were introduced to a near-perfect recipe for a large-scale (for its time), epic battle of mythic proportions.





Fast-forward to September 2024, and the fan favourite Age of Mythology has seen a re-release as Age of Mythology: Retold. This version brings back all the elements that made the original great, now ready for modern systems. Brendan Frye of CGMagazine gave the release a score of 9.5 out of 10 in his review, citing the impressive balance of nostalgia and innovation.








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Age of Mythology: Retold Minor Update 17.46557


Welcome heroes to a small update aimed at adjustments for Arena of the Gods, addressing stability and performance issues, plus spectating fixes, and more! Take a peek at the notes before jumping in game to check out the latest for Age of Mythology: Retold!

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Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Mythology: Retold a success thus far!

—The Age of Mythology Team
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◆ Update 17.46557 ◆
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Server Maintenance - Wednesday, November 13



WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers)
WHEN: Wednesday, November 13 @ 1:00p PT / 4:00p ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown)
EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS

[h3]GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED[/h3]
[h3]OBJECTIVES[/h3]
  • Routine server updates and maintenance.

[h3]DETAILS[/h3]This coming Wednesday, November 13th, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for regular maintenance. Please note:

  • Ranked matchmaking will disabled exactly one hour before the maintenance window to prevent disruption to newly-formed matches.

  • Any matches still in progress at the start of the maintenance window will be disrupted when it begins.

  • DURING THE MAINTENANCE WINDOW, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH THE GAME, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MATCHMAKE OR ACCESS ANY ONLINE FEATURES.

To prevent any interruptions, we recommend wrapping up any games at least 10 minutes before the maintenance window. The downtime is expected to last between 1 and 2 hours. You can watch this thread with any changes to the schedule as they arise, as well as the all-clear when the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience!

Arena of the Gods Available Now in Age of Mythology: Retold

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Welcome heroes – the gods have summoned you! Arena of the Gods, the latest mythic journey in Age of Mythology: Retold, is available to play now!

Step into the shoes of a legendary hero and forge your destiny! In this new game mode, engage in 35 exhilarating skirmish missions across mythical landscapes where divine challenges await. Whether you battle solo or team up with a friend**, the arena is fraught with World Twists that bring the chaos of shifting weather and ancient powers to the forefront! It’s time to challenge the deities themselves – jump into the latest update for Age of Mytholgy: Retold and enter the Arena of the Gods!

[hr][[/hr]Arena of the Gods will be available as a free update* for all owners of Age of Mythology: Retold, available now! Don’t own Age of Mythology: Retold yet? Available now on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934680/Age_of_Mythology_Retold/
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[h2]What is Arena of the Gods?[/h2]

In a world where the gods reign supreme, Arena of the Gods beckons you to answer their call. This all-new mode invites you to embody a legendary hero through 35 skirmish missions filled with mythological wonder and peril. 

Playing as Kastor, embark on missions which will take you across fabled landscapes, pitting you against mythical enemies and – should you be victorious – reward you with Blessings from the gods themselves.

[h3]Available with Arena of the Gods:[/h3]
  • 35 Epic Skirmishes: Battle through diverse mythological landscapes with selectable difficulty.
  • Solo or Co-Op: Play as a hero alone or team up with another friend for cooperative fun.**
  • Earn Blessings: Gain powerful abilities like Poseidon’s Rushing Tides and Thor’s Crashing Thunder.
  • Dynamic World Twists: Enjoy ever-changing conditions that keep battles fresh and exciting.

As you navigate these legendary landscapes—facing the icy embrace of the Tundra or the treacherous shores of the Black Sea—every battle brings fresh challenges and unique gameplay. The gods watch your every move, and their divine will shapes your destiny.

[h2]Choose How You Play[/h2]
Enhance Your Strategy with Blessings
Choose your path to glory, with new and powerful Blessings unlocked with each victory. Will you race your way to the final encounter, or strategically defeat every opponent across all fronts to fully customize your strategy? The choice is yours. Use your Blessings to forge and master your unique strategy for each encounter!

Earn the favor of the gods and get Blessings for each victory. Below are just a few of the many enhancements to your strategy!
  • Freyr’s Chosen Few (Unique): Houses/Manors are more expensive but spawn a Villager upon building.
  • Gaia’s Lashing Roots: Heroes and Legends deal area of effect damage.
  • Odin’s Outlaw Wisdom: Special Abilities and God Powers recharge faster.
Experience World Twists
But be careful, the mythical landscape is full of World Twists! The ever-changing twists add a new level of fun challenges that will constantly redefine the battlefield. Will you be able to harness the power of World Twists, or break beneath them as the other would-be heroes who came before you?

Forge your destiny despite the challenges ahead. Below are just a few of the many interesting World Twists!
  • Gaia’s Remnants of Atlantis: Clusters of units are spawned across the map for the player(s) to collect once they accomplish certain objectives.
  • Thoth’s World Twist: Double effect for all God technologies.
  • Freyja’s World Twist: Cavalry is more expensive to train but transforms into infantry upon death.

Your journey is one of mythic proportions, where every victory brings you closer to becoming a legend worthy of divine favor. Enter the Arena of the Gods—embrace your role as the hero, face mythic trials, earn Blessings, and claim your destiny in this epic adventure. Only the challenge of the gods awaits!
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Experience Age of Mythology: Retold Now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934680/Age_of_Mythology_Retold/

Enter the arena now, when Arena of the Gods will be added to Age of Mythology: Retold as part of a free update**! Remember, you must own the base game to play!


*Requires Age of Mythology: Retold or Xbox Game Pass membership (Ultimate and PC only).
**Online console multiplayer requires Game Pass Ultimate or Core, sold separately. 

Age of Mythology: Retold Update 17.43876


Welcome heroes to another exciting update – covering a host of fixes, balance changes, UI improvements, and so much more!

Plus, today is also the launch of Arena of the Gods – the latest mythic journey in Age of Mythology: Retold! You are invited to step into the shoes of a legendary hero and forge your destiny! In this new game mode, you can engage in 35 exhilarating skirmish missions across mythical landscapes where divine challenges await. Whether you battle solo or team up with a friend**, the arena is fraught with World Twists that bring the chaos of shifting weather and ancient powers to the forefront!

So take a peek and jump in to the latest for Age of Mythology: Retold!

This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!

💬 DISCUSS: Age of Mythology: Retold Forum
💬DISCUSS: Age of Mythology: Retold Steam Forum
🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord


Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Mythology: Retold a success thus far!

—The Age of Mythology Team
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[h3]New Game Mode: Arena of the Gods[/h3]
  • Legends Awaken! Journey with your Legend through a path of your choice.
  • Co-op missions! Share the experience with a friend or play solo; the choice is yours.
  • World Twists modify the world for you and the gods that you defy.
  • Earn Blessings of the gods as you progress! Blessings provide options with new abilities to aid your progression.
  • 12 new achievements to earn in Arena of the Gods!
This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming!

[h3]:alertalert: DISCLAIMER[/h3]This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence.

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