Yet another former Xbox exclusive title is now available on Sony’s PlayStation 5 console. Age of Mythology: Retold is a real-time strategy title and part of the iconic and beloved Age of Empires franchise. This is the second time that an Age of Empires title has released on a PlayStation console, with Age of Empires II having come to the PlayStation 2 in 2001.
About Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold, from the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires, goes beyond history into a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Experience an immersive real-time strategy game with an epic campaign, cooperative and competitive multiplayer, and the all-new Arena of the Gods game mode. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to achieve victory.
Will you become Mythic?
An Epic Mythological Universe
Embark on multiple campaigns spanning 50-missions that take you across a vast, mythical world: besiege the mighty walls of Troy, battle Giants in the frozen wastes of Midgard, and discover the mysteries of Osiris in the shifting sands of Egypt. Become a hero of myth—or even a god.Call Upon the Gods
Choose your gods from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons. Devastate your enemies by summoning powerful lightning storms, earth-shattering quakes, and even the famed Nidhogg dragon. Or call upon nourishing rains and protective Dryads to help your people grow & prosper. Plus, with the Immortal Pillars expansion*, you can call upon the great floods and storm dragons of Chinese mythology (*Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately).Unleash the Monsters
Unleash Centaurs, Trolls, Mummies, and more. From bejeweled crocodiles who harness the power of the sun to the mighty one-eyed Cyclops, you will command diverse units inspired by the world’s great mythologies. Plus, with the Immortal Pillars expansion*, command winged tigers, the chaotic Hundun, and the ravenous Taotie of Chinese mythology (*Immortal Pillars available with the Premium edition or sold separately).
Limitless Adventure, Solo or with FriendsExperience Age of Mythology: Retold like never before. In the main game, go head-to-head with friends or challenge the advanced AI across countless, randomly generated maps for endless strategic battles.
For a fresh twist, step into Arena of the Gods—an all-new mode where you take on the role of a legendary hero, facing 35 mythic skirmishes filled with divine challenges. Play solo or join forces in co-op*, battling through epic trials from the frozen Tundra to the heights of Mount Olympus. Face world-changing twists and unlock godly blessings as you fight solo or with friends.
Built for controller
RTS on console? We’ve got you covered. Streamlined controls make it easy to build, battle, and conquer—all without a keyboard.
You’ll notice that in the “About” section, they mention that the game was streamlined to work with a controller, which is great. But, if you prefer playing RTS games with a mouse and keyboard, like most people do, the official Age of Empireswebsite does state that you can use a mouse and keyboard on the PlayStation 5 version.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is also set to come to the PlayStation 5 this spring, in a full circle moment, some twenty-four years after the original version of the game came to PlayStation 2. The exact release date has not yet been shared. But, more information is provided here.
