Age of Mythology: Retold — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Age of Mythology: Retold – Update 19.11687 | 2026-04-30 | Hello heroes, and welcome to the next update for Age of Mythology: Retold! This update focuses mostly on bug fixes, such as hotkey issues around production buildings and Oracles, missing Teixiptla upgrade on controller with certain settings enabled, stability fixes, and many other UI and gameplay fixes surrounding our recent new content. Check out the full list of changes below before jumping into the game to see the changes. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Mythology: Retold Forum 💬DISCUSS:Age of Mytholo |
| Age of Mythology: Retold – Update 19.10938 | 2026-04-23 | Welcome heroes to our first update following the exciting launch of Obsidian Mirror! This update focuses on stability, polish, and targeted balance adjustments – alongside fixes and improvements across the Aztec Pantheon, campaign, UI, and a few modding tool adjustments. Dig down into the notes to see what’s changed before hopping into all the fun in-game! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Mythology: Retold Forum 💬DISCUSS:Age of Mythology: Retold Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Tha |
| Age of Mythology: Retold – Obsidian Mirror Available Now and Update 19.10195 | 2026-04-21 | Hello Heroes! A bold new chapter begins today in Age of Mythology: Retold! With this update, we’re excited to unveil the final offering of the Expansion Pass, Obsidian Mirror, our most ambitious expansion yet – bringing the long‑awaited Aztec Pantheon to the mythic battlefield alongside a host of improvements, fixes, and new content. Step into a mythology rarely seen in RTS. Obsidian Mirror introduces three all-new Major Gods, powerful Minor Gods, inventive mechanics built around fear, illusion, and sacrifice, and a sweeping 12‑mission campaign that tells an epic story of divine rivalry and survival. Every battle feeds the gods, every sacrifi |
| Play Age of Mythology: Retold for Free Next Weekend! | 2026-04-17 | Still waiting to check out Age of Mythology: Retold? From April 23rd to April 27th, play the Standard Edition of Age of Mythology: Retold for FREE all weekend long! Play the Greek, Egyptian, Norse and Atlantean pantheons, all the missions, and all the fun starting on April 23rd! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934680/Age_of_Mythology_Retold/ |
| The Aztec Pantheon Is Coming Soon! | 2026-04-17 | Are you ready to command the Aztec gods, master fear and illusion, and shape destiny in the next DLC for Age of Mythology: Retold – Obsidian Mirror? For veterans and newcomers alike, Obsidian Mirror is a striking new chapter for Age of Mythology: Retold, offering a fresh pantheon, inventive mechanics, and a mythic culture. Check the time zone map and find out when Obsidian Mirror launches where you live! Available for Pre-Order Now! *Owners of the Excpansion Pass get immediate access to Obsidian Mirror on launch day, April 21st! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4197940/Age_of_Mythology_Retold__Obsidian_Mirror/ |
| Pre-Order Obsidian Mirror Now for Age of Mythology: Retold! | 2026-04-07 | Command the Aztec gods, master fear and illusion, and shape destiny in the next DLC for Age of Mythology: Retold – Obsidian Mirror. Choose from three new Major Gods, and nine new Minor Gods, delivering a bold new way to play through myth, sacrifice, and divine power. Lay traps, manipulate enemies through fear and illusion, and build towers from fallen foes as you drain their life force to please the gods! Plus, Obsidian Mirror introduces a sweeping 12-mission campaign that spans continents in an epic struggle between sibling deities. From the fall of the utopian city of Aztlan to a myth-shattering journey across Europe and back, alliances wil |
| April Pantheon Pin-Up Event Is Happening Now! | 2026-04-01 | The next Community Event has officially begun - and with it a whole new set of challenges! Summer is almost here and the Egyptian Pantheon is gearing up to help celebrate! Complete objectives to unlock a new god portrait: "Ra - Summer Solstice King." Remember, challenges for each week no longer lock after the week ends. After challenges become available to complete, they will remain available until the end of the month so you can now jump back in and help the community push toward the 100% completion goal! |
| Blood and Bones Pack Available Now for Age of Mythology: Retold | 2026-03-24 | A new way to enjoy Age of Mythology: Retold has come to the Expansion Pass! The Blood and Bones Pack is a visual expansion that adds atmosphere, consequence, and gravity to every battle. Built for veteran players who know every god, every unit, and every myth, the Blood and Bones Pack reimagines the language of battle through a suite of advanced, visual effects built to honor the scale and intensity of mythic warfare. The Blood and Bones Pack Contains: Dynamic Blood Splashes: Real-time effects that scale with impact and damage Body Transitions: Fallen units fade from life to bone to dust Blood Pools: Battles leave lasting marks on the terrain |
| Age of Mythology: Retold Update 19.5934 | 2026-03-24 | Welcome, Age of Mythology: Retold community to another exciting update! Today brings the next piece of the Expansion Pass – the Blood and Bones Pack, plus new achievements, a new cheat code, quality of life improvements to Demeter, a brand new unit, and more! Be sure to dig down into the notes before hopping into all the fun in-game! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Mythology: Retold Forum 💬DISCUSS:Age of Mythology: Retold Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thanks again to our amazin |
| Age of Mythology: Retold Plushies Have Arrived! | 2026-03-20 | Check out the newest legends of Age of Mythology: Retold - in plushie form! Youtooz has both Zeus and the Minotaur available for pre-order now! |
| Spring Sale Is Happening Now! | 2026-03-19 | Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games - including Age of Mythology: Retold AND the DLCs! If you're ready to wield the lightning power of Zeus or send a dragon towards your opponents, don't wait - sale ends on March 26th! |
| Ultimate Fan Pack Available Now for Age of Mythology: Retold | 2026-03-05 | New rewards have come for those who show their devotion to the gods! Today, the Ultimate Fan Pack has released as part of the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass. Adorn your Temples and Town Centers with shimmering gold, display unique pantheon icons, and stand out as one of the faithful with this supporter-themed collection. The Ultimate Fan Pack Contains: Special Player Name Treatment & Icon – Stand out in every match. Exclusive Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean Pantheon Profile Icons – Represent your favorite with style. 16 Additional Profile Icons representing each Major God – Wear their symbols with pride. Golden Statues for Te |
| Age of Mythology: Retold Update 19.3090 | 2026-03-05 | Welcome, heroes, to the latest update for Age of Mythology: Retold! This release continues our ongoing efforts to improve overall stability, performance, and polish across the game, plus fixes, balance changes, quality-of-life updates touching gameplay systems, UI, audio, localization, and modding tools, along with the release of our newest DLC, the Ultimate Fan Pack – the second offering within the Expansion Pass! As always, these changes are aimed at making your fun escape into the mythic world smoother and more reliable, whether you’re running the Gauntlet, competing online, or creating new experiences in the editor. This is just a small t |
| March Pantheon Pin-Up Event Is Happening Now! | 2026-03-02 | The next Community Event has officially begun - and with it a whole new set of challenges! Spring is on its way, and with it, some tricksters are up to their usual ways! Complete objectives to unlock a new god portrait: "Loki - April's Fool." Remember, challenges for each week no longer lock after the week ends. After challenges become available to complete, they will remain available until the end of the month so you can now jump back in and help the community push toward the 100% completion goal! |
| Age of Mythology: Retold Minor Update 19.1611 | 2026-02-19 | Welcome, Age of Mythology: Retold community to a minor update! This small patch addresses balance changes for Demeter and bug fixes to improve your experience with the new features. We hope players are enjoying a peaceful time when they step into an Arcadian Meadow, or howling with the pack while releasing your hidden Alpha Lykaon forms when you wolf out. The team also is continuing to investigate bugs and evaluate the balance now that Demeter is available to players. Additional fixes and updates will be included in upcoming patch releases as we roll out the rest of the Expansion Pass over the coming months. Dig down into the notes before hop |
| Available Now - Expansion Pass with New Gods Pack: Demeter! | 2026-02-10 | The next chapter of Age of Mythology begins here! Secure your place among the gods with the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass – an all-in-one collection of mythic content culminating in the arrival of the Aztec Pantheon in Obsidian Mirror, the most ambitious expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold yet! Plus, the first of the releases, the New Gods Pack: Demeter, is officially unlocked and available to all Expansion Pass owners on Steam! The new pack introduces a major Greek goddess, three distinct minor gods, powerful myth units, and a fully voiced Mythical Battle that expands the world of Age of Mythology: Retold. Included in the Expa |
| Age of Mythology: Retold Update 18.65484 | 2026-02-10 | Welcome, Age of Mythology: Retold community to another fun-filled update! This one brings Gauntlet Mode updates, new achievements, balance updates, and more! Plus, today we launch the Expansion Pass with the first of four releases, the Demeter God Pack! Dig down into the notes before hopping into all the fun in-game! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Age of Mythology: Retold Forum 💬DISCUSS:Age of Mythology: Retold Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community membe |
| Coming Soon: Expansion Pass Plus Demeter God Pack! | 2026-02-06 | Just a few days to go before the Expansion Pass launches! Don't forget, the first of four releases, New Gods Pack: Demeter, will be available to all players who own the Expansion Pass! Didn't hear the news yet? Check out more about the Expansion Pass and the Demeter God Pack! Pre-Order Now for 15% Off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4180380/Age_of_Mythology_Retold__Expansion_Pass/ |
| February Pantheon Pin-Up Event Is Happening Now! | 2026-02-02 | The next Community Event has officially begun - and with it a whole new set of challenges! In celebration of Earth Day, now through March 1st, complete objectives to unlock a new god portrait: "Gaia - Mother Earth." Remember, challenges for each week no longer lock after the week ends. After challenges become available to complete, they will remain available until the end of the month so you can now jump back in and help the community push toward the 100% completion goal! |
| Demeter Unlocks with the Expansion Pass on February 10th! | 2026-01-27 | The Goddess of Growth has awakened, bringing new life and new danger to the battlefield! The Demeter God Pack will be the first release from the Age of Mythology: Retold Expansion Pass coming February 10th, introducing a new major Greek goddess, three distinct minor gods, powerful myth units, and a fully voiced Mythical Battle that expands the world of Age of Mythology: Retold. Command nature, shape the world, and lead your Pantheon to victory! Last Chance to Pre-Order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass! This is your last chance to pre-order the Age of Mythology: Retold – Expansion Pass on Steam with a 15% discount. With the releas |