How to Enable Legacy Deity Portraits in Age of Mythology: Retold

How to Enable Legacy Deity Portraits in Age of Mythology: Retold

As a veteran gamer who has been entwined with the mythical world of Age of Mythology since its inception, I can wholeheartedly say that the revamped version, Age of Mythology: Retold, has not only brought a fresh coat of paint to the game but also provided us old-timers with an option to revert back to the classic deity portraits. It’s like stepping into a time machine and reliving the good ol’ days while enjoying the modern graphical enhancements.


With the release of Age of Mythology: Remastered, gamers will now immerse themselves in the enchanting realm of Age of Mythology boasting enhanced models and visuals. Among the aesthetic advancements brought by Age of Mythology: Remastered is a refreshed design for deity portraits. Notably, players who may favor the original portraits have the option to switch on the classic deity images.

In this tutorial, gamers will learn how to enable the vintage character portraits in ‘Age of Mythology: Retold’, allowing them to gaze upon the familiar deity portraits that hold a special place in their gaming memories.

How to Enable the Legacy Deity Portraits Pack

How to Enable Legacy Deity Portraits in Age of Mythology: Retold

Those who obtained either the Legacy Deity Portraits Pack or the Premium Version of Age of Mythology: Retold, have the ability to toggle between original and revamped deity portrait designs.

How to Enable Legacy Deity Portraits in Age of Mythology: Retold

Players looking for the traditional deity images in Age of Mythology: Retold should follow these steps: Navigate to the game’s Settings menu, click on the DLC tab, and then choose “Legacy Deity Portraits Pack” to enable it. This will allow players to view the classic deity portraits in the Tech Tree and God Picker menu once activated.

Why Can’t I Access the Legacy Deity Portraits?

How to Enable Legacy Deity Portraits in Age of Mythology: Retold

Players who loaded the game ahead of its launch may find they can’t enjoy the additional content for Age of Mythology: Retold because of a technical glitch. However, don’t worry, there’s a simple solution available to resolve this problem.

If additional content for Age of Mythology: Retold is restricted, players may find themselves needing to reinstall the game entirely due to an unexpected error where the Standard Edition fails to download the DLC pack. In such a situation, gamers will encounter a message stating they already own the extra content or be prompted to buy the Premium Upgrade, even if they’ve previously purchased it and have it in their library.

Once you’ve removed the game from your system, ensure that when you re-install it, you choose the “Age of Mythology Premium Edition” option. This will initiate the download for the standard version of Age of Mythology: Retold, along with the Legacy Deity Portraits Pack and the New Gods Pack: Freyr.

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2024-08-28 15:43