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New Age of Mythology: Retold Trailer Out Now!

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Coming September 4th, battle it out in mythic proportions, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods in Age of Mythology: Retold!

Plus, if you pre-order the Premium Edition of Age of Mythology: Retold before September 4th, play up to seven days advanced access!

[h2]Pre-Order Now![/h2]

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

Thank You for Playing!


Steam players, we can't thank you enough for participating in this weekend's stress test! We're always listening to your feedback and you've done an outstanding job reporting your experiences with Age of Mythology: Retold.

If you haven't shared feedback yet, you can leave us comments anywhere below!

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[h2]Will You Become Mythic? Pre-Order Now![/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934680/Age_of_Mythology_Retold/


Play the Multiplayer Stress Test July 26-28


Starting July 26, all Steam players can play the Age of Mythology: Retold stress test! Please note this is for Steam and multiplayer only!

[h3]The stress test will run for 3-hour time slots each through July 21 at the following times:[/h3]
  • July 26 - 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 9:30 am PT (12:30 pm ET / 16:30 UTC) Extended by one hour
  • July 27 - 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
  • July 28- 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)


If you try to access the Stress Test outside of the hours above, you'll receive an in-game pop-up that reads "You have lost network connectivity. Please check your Internet connection and restart the game." This indicates that the Stress Test is disabled until the next session. Please see above for the Stress Test times/schedule


The Known Issues of the Stress Test build do not represent our current state of production, and does not represent the final product that will become available on August 28th with Advanced Access.


Stress Test Known Issues:

General
  • Not all localization is present for supported game languages.
  • Brightness options are not yet available in the Settings options.
  • Win Rates for both Ranked and Customs games are currently tracked together.
  • Voice Chat is currently disabled.
  • Desyncs may still occur, including on Steam Deck.
  • Steam Deck Users will be unable to join multiplayer matches hosted by non-Steam Deck users.
  • Games may freeze when viewing in Spectator Mode.
  • Some Spectating functions are still underway, including the timeline slider, restart button, and player colors.
  • Players attempting to Spectate a late game may experience a blocking pop-up.


Gameplay
  • Villagers may get temporarily stuck between other villagers when gathering in narrow spots.
  • Villagers may get periodically stuck in the drop-off animation in rare cases.
  • Villagers may poorly distribute across trees when tasking a larger group onto a single tree.
  • Building Rally Points are not visible.
  • Units may rarely get stuck when pathing near corners of buildings.
  • Player colors may mismatch on the Spectator mode panels.
  • Fishing Ships may get stuck when moving to a rally point after spawning or moving to an occupied fishing spot.


Grab a friend, hop in, and come join us!
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[h3]Picked Up Your Copy Yet?[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934680/Age_of_Mythology_Retold/

Age of Mythology: Retold Multiplayer Steam Stress Test


Hello Age of Mythology fans! We’re hosting another opportunity to play Age of Mythology: Retold, this time you’re going to be putting the servers to the test!

The Stress Test will run between July 26th through the 28th for limited 3-hour time slots each day. This will be Multiplayer only and only available through Steam. Grab a friend or two, hop in, and have some fun of mythic proportions! The best part? You do not have to own Age of Mythology: Retold to play!

[h2]When to Play[/h2]
The Age of Mythology: Retold Stress Test will be available to pre-download 6 hours beforehand and will be running through the following times:
  • Friday, July 26 – 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
  • Saturday, July 27 – 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
  • Sunday, July 28 – 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
Please note: You’ll be able to download the stress test early, starting on Thursday, July 25th 11:30 pm PT (2:30 am ET / 06:30 UTC on July 26th) but unable to play until the start of the stress test.

Players can only participate during the above time windows. Once the stress test is over, you will no longer be able to access the game.

[h2]How to Play[/h2]
Anybody on the Steam platform can participate! The first Stress Test is due to commence on Friday, July 26 at 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC).
  1. Simply navigate to the Age of Mythology: Retold Steam Store Page to sign up.
  2. Click on the green “Request Access” button.
  3. You will receive a pop-up message within Steam to confirm your access to the stress test.
  4. You will also receive an email from Steam when you get added to a Playtest. You will also see your status on the store page for the base game.
  5. Then keep an eye out for an email notification from Steam when we are ready to accept more participants!

[h2]An Update on Pathfinding[/h2]
During the Age of Mythology: Retold Closed Beta, we closely followed and monitored your feedback. The teams are hard at work analyzing areas of concern you’ve raised, and Pathfinding remains an area we continue to improve and iterate upon.

While many of your reports were in line with our Known Issues, we’d appreciate if you continue supplying your Bug Reports and Recorded Game Files on the official Age of Empires Forums during the Stress Test. The more information and cases we have to study, the more efficiently our teams can continue to diagnose and work towards resolving them. Please keep those reports coming!

[h2]How to Report Bugs/Issues[/h2]
Visit the official Age of Empires Forums or the Steam Forums to report any bugs or give any feedback.

[h2]FAQ[/h2]
  • What are the dates of this Stress Test?
    • Friday, July 26 – 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
    • Saturday, July 27 – 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
    • Sunday, July 28 – 5:30 am PT (8:30 am ET / 12:30 UTC) to 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET / 15:30 UTC)
  • Which Platforms is this Stress Test available on?
    • Steam only
  • If I haven’t purchased Age of Mythology: Retold yet, can I still participate in the Stress Test?
  • How do I install the Age of Mythology: Retold Stress Test?
  • How will players be notified when they have been granted access to the Playtest?
    • Players receive an email from Steam when they are added to a Playtest. They will also see their status on the store page for the base game.
  • I am experiencing a bug or issue, where can I report it?
  • What happens if I try to play a game while the servers are disabled?
    • When users try to click the Multiplayer button, you'll receive an in-game pop-up that reads "You have lost network connectivity. Please check your Internet connection and restart the game." This indicates that the Stress Test is disabled until the next session. Please see above for the Stress Test times/schedule.

For additional any additional questions, please visit our Support Site: https://aoe.ms/Myth-Retold-Support

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]
  • Not all localization is present for supported game languages.
  • Brightness options are not yet available in the Settings options.
  • It has been observed that the player is unable to access the “Villager Priority” menu during a skirmish or campaign match after exiting the tutorial.
  • Steam Deck Users will be unable to join multiplayer matches hosted by non-Steam Deck users.
  • Villagers may get temporarily stuck between other villagers when gathering in narrow spots.
  • Villagers may get periodically stuck in the dropoff animation in rare cases.
  • Villagers may poorly distribute across trees when tasking a larger group onto a single tree.
  • Building Rally Points are not visible.
  • Units may rarely get stuck when pathing near corners of buildings.
  • Player colors may mismatch on the Spectator mode panels.


Will You Become Mythic? Pre-Order Now!

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

Live Now – Age of Mythology: Retold Closed Beta


The much-anticipated moment is here: the Closed Beta for Age of Mythology: Retold is officially LIVE! Anyone who pre-ordered Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition can go play right now! Experience the newest iteration of Age of Mythology and let us hear any feedback you might have, and details on how below! Don’t wait too long – the beta ends on Sunday, July 14th at 11:59 pm PT (2:59 am ET / 06:59 UTC).

Can’t join us for the closed beta this weekend? Keep an eye out for more news on a future Stress Test that will be accessible to all Steam players for a limited time, without the need for a pre-order.
Please note the beta will not be the final version of Age of Mythology: Retold.

This is just a small taste of what is in the beta. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog plus get an overview of the Greek, Egyptian, and Norse pantheons!


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[h2]How to Play[/h2]
The beta will be available to anyone who has pre-ordered the Premium Edition of Age of Mythology: Retold on Steam.
  • Age Insider membership will not be required for participation.
  • The beta will not be under NDA, so feel free to capture, stream, and record your gameplay.
  • The beta is available for players who decide to pre-order the Premium Edition even after the beta has started.
To access the Age of Mythology: Retold Closed Beta on Steam, please ensure you have opt-in to product betas, then restart your Steam application. You will then see a new game in your Steam library titled Age of Mythology: Retold (Beta) which you will be able to install and play.

[h2]New Features in Beta[/h2]
  • Rechargeable God Powers and Castable Myth Attacks
  • The Brand New Wonder Age
  • Myriads of design & balance changes to all Cultures and their Gods.
  • All God Powers, abilities and Unique Technologies now offer vastly more impactful strategical choices.
  • Overhauled AI with new difficulty levels.
  • Significantly increased population.
  • Significant changes to projectiles, Walls and Settlements (Including new freely placeable Village Centers).
  • The Villager Priority System on both PC and Console
  • A Brand New Tutorial Mission
Campaign
  • Brand New Tutorial
  • The First 5 Missions of Fall of the Trident: Follow the story of Arkantos, the Atlantean hero!
Cultures & Gods
  • Greeks: Zeus, Hades, Poseidon
  • Egyptians: Ra, Isis, Set
  • Norse: Thor, Odin, Loki
Multiplayer
  • Game Mode: Standard, Deathmatch, Lighting
  • Victory Conditions: Standard, Conquest, King of the Hill, Regicide, Sudden Death
Standard Maps
  • Randomly selects from a tailored pool of maps that welcome strategic diversity and civilization variety.
  • Maps: Alfheim, Anatolia, Blue Lagoon, Elysium, Giza, Highland, Marsh, Mediterranean, Nile Shallows, Oasis, Savannah, Watering Hole

[h2]How to Report Bugs/Issues[/h2]

[h2]FAQ[/h2]
  • What are the dates of this Beta?
    • Friday, July 12 at 10:00 AM PDT – Sunday, July 14 at 11:59 PM PDT
  • Which Platforms is this Beta available on?
    • Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox Series X/S
  • How do I install the Age of Mythology: Retold Closed Beta?
    • Age of Mythology: Retold (Beta) will be granted to your library, where you can begin game installation.
  • If I pre-order the Premium Edition now, will I get access?
    • If you pre-order the Premium Edition, you’ll be eligible to join the Closed Beta Weekend – even if it has already started!
  • I am experiencing a bug or issue, where can I report it?

[h3]Beta Known Issues:[/h3]
  • Not all localization is present for supported game languages.
  • Cross-network play between Microsoft Store and Steam may or may not function fully.
  • Microsoft Store / Xbox out of game invites may be grayed out, but the in-game invite system should still function in that case.
  • The Voice Over is missing in the Tutorial on Xbox Series X/S.
  • Navigation issues noticed while in a Multiplayer In-Game Pause Menu when using a controller on Xbox Series S.
  • Certain unit actions icons are missing on Controller UI.
  • Brightness options are not yet available in the Settings options.
  • It has been observed that the player is unable to access the “Villager Priority” menu during a skirmish or campaign match after exiting the tutorial.
  • The game may fail to launch when using an account with Child Account privileges on Microsoft Store or Xbox Series X/S.
  • Villagers may get temporarily stuck between other villagers when gathering in narrow spots.
  • Villagers may get periodically stuck in the dropoff animation in rare cases.
  • Villagers may poorly distribute across trees when tasking a larger group onto a single tree.
  • Building Rally Points are not visible.
  • Units may rarely get stuck when pathing near corners of buildings.
  • Player colors may mismatch on the Spectator mode panels.
  • It has been observed that the player is unable to access the "Villager Priority" menu during a skirmish or campaign match after exiting the tutorial.


For additional any additional questions, please visit our Support Site: https://aoe.ms/Myth-Retold-Support

This is just a small taste of what is in the beta. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog plus get an overview of the Greek, Egyptian, and Norse pantheons!



Hop in to the beta at any time, have fun, and prostagma!


Pre-Order The Premium Edition and Play the Beta Now!

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