Michael Mann
February 4, 2025
2024 was quite a ride for both Age of Empires and Age of Mythology players. Fueled by your enthusiasm, creativity, and legendary battles, the year turned out to be extraordinary for the entire community and the franchise we all love. From kicking off with the New Year, New Age showcase, celebrating champions at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado, and connecting with fans at Gamescom, to launching Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires Mobile, it’s been packed with excitement. We’ve not just broadened the horizons of the franchise but also welcomed over 10 million new players, hitting the impressive milestone of 60 million Age of Empires enthusiasts across the globe.
Now, let’s look ahead to what 2025 has in store for us. We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates, so grab a seat!
Immortal Pillars Expansion Launches March 4, Pre-Order Now
For Age of Mythology: Retold fans, the countdown begins! After a thrilling reveal at the Tokyo Game Show, the adventurous Immortal Pillars expansion is set for release on March 4th, and you can pre-order it right now. This expansion introduces the awe-inspiring Chinese pantheon, as well as impressive new maps, myth units, and fresh gameplay elements. Dive into a sneak peek of the exhilarating new features coming your way!
Remember, if you already have the Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition, you’ll get Immortal Pillars at no extra cost—jump in and enjoy from day one!
Age of Empires II: DE and Age of Mythology: Retold Coming to PlayStation 5
I’m thrilled to announce that we’re expanding horizons by bringing Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold to PlayStation 5. This move isn’t just about playing convenience—it’s about uniting our community under one banner. With cross-play, we’re crafting a unified global arena where each strategy and player counts.
Age of Mythology: Retold on PlayStation 5
Come March 4, Age of Mythology: Retold will expand its realms with the release of the Immortal Pillars expansion. PlayStation 5 players can join the quest with Arkantos, select their pantheon, and vie for divine favor, enjoying all the content available on Xbox and PC. Moreover, PlayStation 5 users can get their hands on the Immortal Pillars expansion and enrich their experience with the novel Chinese pantheon.
Here’s what’s extra for PlayStation 5 owners: Grab the Premium Edition for a 5-day head start starting February 27th, along with access to the new Immortal Pillars expansion, and more! Pre-order now to snag two unique Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode.
All updates from March 4th will be released across all platforms—Steam, Windows Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5—allowing seamless gameplay together.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on PlayStation
This spring, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition—a fan favorite globally—will make its PlayStation 5 debut. Alongside this, we’re rolling out one of the most thrilling DLC expansions for Age II: DE, brimming with new content and civilizations for Ranked play. Stay tuned for even more details!
No matter where you choose to play, you can now team up, challenge, and share your passion for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology.
Two DLCs Bring Exciting New Ways to Play Age IV in 2025
Fantastic news for Age of Empires IV aficionados! We previously hinted at new DLC, and here’s the exciting update: 2025 will see not one but two DLC launches! These expansions delve deeper into concepts like variant civilizations, inspired by your invaluable feedback.
With variant civilizations, we’re capturing distinct strategic and military nuances inherent in diverse historical entities, and we’ve got some thrilling ones brewing. Heard the chatter about The Sultans Ascend? We’re expanding it, adding fresh units, buildings, and enhancing visuals to make your gameplay experience feel invigorating.
We’re also working on unique game modes within the 2025 DLCs, focusing on shorter, repeatable play—great for refining skills over time. And the first DLC, Knights of Cross and Rose, is slated for a spring release, offering rich, new gameplay for Age IV enthusiasts to explore solo or lead two renowned armies inspired by history.
Stay in the loop for an in-depth reveal soon—the Age IV team can’t wait to unveil what they’ve been meticulously crafting!
Age of Empires Mobile: The Journey Continues
Age of Empires Mobile has quickly enraptured players around the world, bringing new enthusiasts into our fold. From Halloween antics to the Mightiest Empire contest, players have been steering legendary heroes to victory. February promises a slew of fresh features and events:
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Battle of Dawn: Embark on a campaign amidst a legendary temple. Steal victories by moving temple relics, deploying class skills, and engaging in cross-server battles over four stages.
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Stellar Glory: Compete against governors across different kingdoms in this dynamic new battle mode.
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Valentine’s Day Cosmetics: Acquire exclusive themed kits like the Heart Hunter’s Circus Citadel Theme and Passionate Reverie Troop Set.
- Josephine’s Treasure Hunt: Venture with Princess Josephine through events like Celestial Chronicles and Path of Starlight. Roll the dice, gather points, and traverse a game board to collect rewards!
Keep your eyes peeled for these heart-pounding updates and features in February. We’re also offering an exclusive gift code for the first 20,000 users: AoEMVLTN.
Making History in 2025
And there you have it, just a glimpse into what’s shaping up to be a phenomenal 2025. With more surprises to unveil, stay connected through our community channels and visit ageofempires.com for the latest scoops.
Join the conversation—send us your thoughts, feedback, and what you’re eager to see next via our social channels, forums, Discord, and Steam.
Gear up and lead the charge into 2025 with the same zeal as Zeus commanding the skies, Joan of Arc leading her crusade, or Genghis Khan conquering new lands. I’ll see each of you on the battlefield! 🛡️⚔️
