Age of Mythology: Retold announced for release on Xbox and PC

The strategy gaming industry is about to receive a significant upgrade with the announcement of “Age of Mythology: Retold“, a remastered version of the classic 2012 game. This new version promises to modernize the original game with a improved graphics engine, revamped character modelsamong other improvements, aiming to offer a revitalized experience for players on the Xbox and in PRAÇA.

Developed by World's Edge in collaboration with the Xbox Game Studios“Age of Mythology: Retold” remains a game of real-time strategyallowing players to take control of deities from Greek, Norse and Egyptian mythologies. The game challenges players to conquer territories in solo or cooperative campaigns, without a specific release date announced. However, it has been confirmed that the title will be available on Game Pass from Microsoft since day one, in addition to being released on Steam and on consoles Xbox.

Melinda Rosethe project's art director, shared details about the visual innovations during an announcement video, highlighting the inclusion of completely new 3D models, animations, texturesone revised user interface It is visual effects. The goal, according to Rose, is to honor the legacy of the original game while introducing new and vibrant elements that enrich the mythological experience for players.

To illustrate the visual improvements, life-size augmented reality models of iconic characters such as Jellyfish, Pegasus It is Cerberusdemonstrating the team's commitment to providing high-quality artistic representation.

This announcement comes at an opportune time, coinciding with other big news from the studio World's Edge It's from TiMi Studio Groupwhich revealed plans to adapt “Age of Empires“, another renowned strategy title, for mobile devices. This move underscores a growing trend in the gaming industry to revitalize and expand access to classic games to new platforms and audiences.

In previous analyses, “Age of Mythology” was highly praised for its creative and innovative approach within the strategy genre, receiving a 9.3 rating for its ability to deviate from historical conventions and explore design freedom. The expectation is that “Age of Mythology: Retold” follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, introducing a new generation of gamers to a real-time strategy enriching and immersive when it launches.