Xbox players and strategy game enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice as some classic titles are set to expand their horizon to new territories. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold, two giants in the realm of real-time strategy, are gearing up to make their debut on PlayStation 5. While Age of Empires 2 is slated for a spring release, you’ll have to wait until March 2025 for Age of Mythology: Retold to join the lineup, as revealed by Xbox this Tuesday.
Excitingly, cross-platform play will be fully supported across Xbox, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. This means players across these platforms can engage in epic multiplayer matches without any barriers. Moreover, PlayStation 5 users will also get the opportunity to purchase the forthcoming expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold, titled Immortal Pillars, which promises a fresh take on the Chinese faction.
World’s Edge, the creative team under Xbox Game Studios, continues to lead the charge in revitalizing these beloved series. Their dedication over the years has given players enhanced versions of Age of Empires 1, 2, and 3, not to mention the development of Age of Empires 4 and the ambitious remake of Age of Mythology.
Reflecting on Age of Mythology: Retold, my review recognized it as not just a nostalgic trip but a meaningful leap forward for the series. The game lays a solid foundation for future expansions and updates. Anticipation runs high for the new Pantheons that are expected to roll out in the coming months, and I eagerly await diving back into the game for countless more hours of strategic warfare.
In a strategic move that marks a significant shift, Xbox is aggressively expanding its offerings to other platforms. Recent confirmations include the launch of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 in the spring of 2025. Not to be outdone, Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames are also bringing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to Sony’s console, aiming for a release in the first half of the year.
This outreach seems to be part of Xbox’s broader strategy to widen its market presence and maximize profits by bridging gaps between platforms. Titles in the Xbox first-party lineup, like id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages, are now anticipated to hit PlayStation 5 on their release day.
Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has emphasized the company’s commitment to continuous innovation in gaming hardware. Spencer asserts that such innovation should serve as a compelling reason for gamers to opt for Xbox hardware.
Stay tuned as we continue to cover this evolving story and provide all the latest updates, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox enthusiasts. Exciting times lie ahead for console gaming, as we witness an era of unprecedented collaboration and cross-platform expansion.
