Unveiling the Heavenly Spear Expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold
Following the successful launch of last year’s comprehensive remake of Age of Mythology, Microsoft has rolled out an exciting new expansion titled Heavenly Spear. This latest addition follows the earlier Immortal Pillars expansion and introduces a captivating campaign centered around a Japanese pantheon of deities.
Embark on a New Campaign with Yasuko
In the Heavenly Spear expansion, players are introduced to Yasuko, the campaign’s main character, through a twelve-mission storyline. Describing the narrative arc, the developers state:
“As war looms and chaos spreads across the land, Yasuko is thrust into a world of gods, monsters, and mortal ambition. With the guidance of Akari, guardian of the spear, Yasuko must uncover the relic’s secrets and prevent it from falling into the hands of Kagemasa, a ruthless warlord who seeks to imprison the sun goddess Amaterasu and claim godhood for himself.”
New Features and Mythical Beings
This expansion brings a fresh array of god powers alongside new mythical and human units, featuring iconic figures such as ninjas and Shinigami. Players will also enjoy new multiplayer and skirmish maps inspired by stunning Japanese landscapes, enhancing both the gameplay and the overall aesthetic.
Age of Mythology: Retold – Heavenly Spear is now available for purchase at a price of $19.99 across platforms including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
A Major Update: The Gauntlet Awaits
In addition to the expansion, a free major update introduces an exciting new game mode known as the Gauntlet. Currently in beta, this mode allows for solo or cooperative gameplay, where players navigate through a labyrinth of customizable missions. Designed with a roguelike structure, players face their challenges with only three chances to complete the entire experience before restarting.
Each attempt brings new surprises, ensuring a fresh set of challenges and rewards, and players can select from multiple difficulty levels. The more challenging the run, the greater the experience points (XP) and unlocks awarded upon survival.
Additional Updates and Improvements
The update also addresses matchmaking enhancements, introduces a new AI personality option, presents new cheat codes via chat, and significantly upgrades modding tools. A comprehensive suite of bug fixes and fine-tuning ensures a smoother gaming experience.
For a detailed overview, you can find the complete patch notes for Age of Mythology: Retold Update 18.49472 here, which outlines all balance changes made.
For more insights and visual highlights regarding this expansion, check out the source.
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