Age of Mythology: Retold - Release Date, Confirmed Gods, & Changes From The Original

has officially been confirmed for release this year. This is a ground-up remake of the original , first released in 2002. It's a strategy game, a spin-off of the popular series, incorporating concepts and creatures from world mythologies for a more imaginative experience. Players each choose a major god that determines their playstyle, and compete to progress through four "" of history across several different game modes.

was revealed at this weekend's Xbox Games Showcase, part of Summer Game Fest weekend. It will inevitably retain much of what made the original game unique, but is also likely to innovate and expand on its formula. Here's everything to know about the upcoming remake.

will be released on September 4, 2024, almost 22 years after the original game first came out. It'll be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S at launch, although other platforms are possible later. will also be available on day one of its release through Game Pass, which means subscribers can play it without an additional fee. It also suggests that it'll be playable on a wide variety of platforms capable of Game Pass cloud streaming, including mobile devices and smart TVs.

Two of the team members working on Age of Empires discuss history, the iconic series, and its community ahead of its 25-year anniversary celebration.

Choosing the right god and playing to their strengths are the core strategies of , and things should be no different in. They work akin to civilizations in or factions in similar strategy games: the god a player chooses (or is randomly assigned) determines the entire course of their game. Each god has powers that can be called upon in battle, a unique branch of the technology tree, a series of passive bonuses, and a pantheon of minor gods to back them up. Some also have unique units or legendary heroes to give them an extra edge in battle.

Isis is the first deity to appear in the trailer, based on the Egyptian goddess of magic, fertility, and the moon. She is also