2024 was an exhilarating year for fans of Age of Empires and Age of Mythology, largely thanks to your passion and creativity. Your dedication has made the past year monumental not just for our community but for the entire franchise. We’ve witnessed an amazing journey together, starting with the New Year, New Age showcase. We celebrated epic moments such as the victory at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado, interacted with many of you at Gamescom, and launched Age of Mythology: Retold as well as Age of Empires Mobile. This year has been about growth—welcoming over 10 million new players and reaching the awe-inspiring milestone of 60 million Age of Empires players worldwide.
Our players are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the future of the franchise. As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share what’s on the horizon. Buckle up, because there’s plenty to discuss!
Immortal Pillars Expansion Launches March 4, Pre-Order Now
Fans of Age of Mythology: Retold, the moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here! Announced at the Tokyo Game Show, the Immortal Pillars expansion is set to launch on March 4th, and you can pre-order it now. This thrilling expansion adds the Chinese pantheon, fresh maps, myth units, and other engaging gameplay features. Dive into the highlights and see what’s in store!
If you own the Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition, Immortal Pillars is part of your package at no extra charge. You’ll be able to play from day one!
Age of Empires II: DE and Age of Mythology: Retold Coming to PlayStation 5
Great news for gamers—Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold are heading to PlayStation 5. Connecting across platforms is a game-changer that enhances our community. It’s about more than just accessibility; it’s about uniting the Age community. With cross-play, we’re fostering one global battlefield where every strategy and empire counts.
Age of Mythology: Retold on PlayStation 5
Anticipate new myths, cultures, and players on March 4, as Age of Mythology: Retold launches on PlayStation 5 alongside the Immortal Pillars expansion. PlayStation 5 gamers can embark on adventures with Arkantos, choose their pantheon, and vie for divine favor, enjoying all content available on Xbox and PC. The Immortal Pillars expansion will also be available for purchase on PlayStation 5.
PlayStation 5 Bonuses:
Grab the Premium Edition for 5-day early access from February 27th, access to the Immortal Pillars expansion, plus more! Pre-orders include two exclusive Blessings for Arena of the Gods mode.
All updates from March 4th will apply to all platforms simultaneously, including Steam, Windows Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, uniting players worldwide.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PlayStation
This spring, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will debut on PlayStation 5, along with an exciting DLC expansion for Age II: DE, introducing new civilizations for Ranked play and more. Keep an eye out—more details will be unveiled in spring.
No matter your location or platform preference, you can now unite with friends, face off against rivals, and share in the passion for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology.
Two DLCs Bring Exciting New Ways to Play Age IV in 2025
Exciting developments for Age of Empires IV enthusiasts! Last year, we teased our work on new DLC for Age IV. This year, we’re thrilled to announce not one but two DLCs! We’re refining the variant civilization concept, incorporating your feedback, and promising diverse strategies. Expect new units, updated visuals, and innovative game modes focusing on fast-paced, repeatable experiences.
Eager to learn more? The first DLC, Knights of Cross and Rose, launches this spring, offering compelling solo mode challenges and gameplay inspired by historical armies. Stay tuned for a detailed overview soon—we’re excited to reveal what’s coming!
Age of Empires Mobile: The Journey Continues
In just four months, Age of Empires Mobile has won over millions, bringing fresh faces to our community. Fans have been busy from Halloween havoc to the Mightiest Empire contest, enjoying victories with legendary heroes like Boudica and Lu Bu.
February brings exciting new features:
- Battle of Dawn: A campaign unfolding in a legendary temple, featuring four stages culminating in cross-server combat.
- Stellar Glory: Engage in battle zone mode against governors from various kingdoms.
- Valentine’s Day Cosmetics: Get exclusive themed items.
- Josephine’s Treasure Hunt: Join Princess Josephine in three events to earn dice items and rewards.
Stay alert for these exciting updates in February!
Celebrate Age of Empires Mobile with a special gift code for the first 20,000 users: AoEMVLTN
Making History in 2025
This is just the beginning of what promises to be an extraordinary year. We have even more surprises up our sleeves, so keep following our community channels and blog. We value your feedback, so keep sharing your thoughts on our social platforms, forums, Discord, and Steam.
It’s time to rally the troops and charge into 2025 like mighty heroes of the past. See you on the battlefield! 🛡️⚔️
