Xbox Recreation Studios is at present internet hosting a New Yr, New Age stay stream to have a good time the whole lot Age of Empires and reveal updates about its future. Nonetheless, it’s not all about Age of Empires. After being teased in 2022, Age of Mythology: Retold has been revealed. A definitive version of the unique traditional RTS Age of Mythology, Retold will launch on PC and Xbox Serise X|S later this 12 months.

A bit extra mystical

For those who’ve by no means performed the unique Age of Mythology however are a fan of RTS like Age of Empires, you’re in for fairly a deal with. Mythology takes the inspiration of Age of Empires however provides a mystical twist to it, permitting gamers to name upon numerous gods to assist them in fight. Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons are all choices in Age of Mythology.

As nice as Age of Empires is, there has at all times been one thing particular to me about Age of Mythology. Having the ability to summon Nidhogg or name in a large thunderstorm not solely felt enjoyable however felt prefer it added a novel ingredient to the RTS style.

Age of Mythology: Retold is primarily a graphical improve to the unique, mixing its traditional gameplay parts with modernized visuals. It should embrace the 50-mission marketing campaign in addition to an all-new Area of the Gods characteristic that permits you to full all new trials both solo or co-op with mates as you tackle challenges because the gods themselves battle it out.

Whereas no particular launch date was given, Microsoft Recreation Studios did point out Age of Mythology: Retold can be launched later this 12 months on PC, Xbox Collection X|S, and be obtainable Day One on Recreation Cross.