Xbox Games Hit PS5: Age of Empires, Mythology & More!

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Summary

  • Age of Mythology: Retold comes to PS5 on March 4 with a new expansion, Immortal Pillars, and early access via the Premium Edition.
  • Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition will launch on PS5 in spring 2025 alongside a DLC with new content and civilizations for Ranked play.
  • Microsoft expands its Xbox strategy to bring major titles to PS5, with potential releases of Gears of War and Hellblade 2 also rumored.

It’s been announced that both the updated versions of “Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition” and “Age of Mythology: Retold” are scheduled to release on PlayStation 5. The specific launch date for “Age of Empires 2: DE” is not yet known, but it’s expected to arrive in the spring of 2025. On the other hand, “Age of Mythology: Retold” will debut on March 4, 2023, coinciding with the launch of the new expansion pack, “Immortal Pillars.

Starting from the previous year, Microsoft has revised its Xbox approach, breaking down the walls of exclusivity and making several initial games available to rival platforms. The initial four games were Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, Pentiment, and Sea of Thieves, which are titles developed by subsidiaries Microsoft has acquired over time. While these games were once exclusive to Xbox, they weren’t the most significant in-house titles. However, last week saw the announcement of Forza Horizon 5 for PlayStation 5, marking the loss of its exclusivity status. It won’t be long before other major Microsoft games follow suit.

In exciting news, two games from a renowned real-time strategy series previously under Xbox ownership have been confirmed for release on the PlayStation 5. The Definitive Edition of Age of Empires 2 was first introduced on PC, then adapted for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, while Age of Mythology: Retold simultaneously launched on Windows and consoles. Now, these two games are also set to arrive on PS5, as announced by the official series website. Previous speculation about Age of Empires 2: DE coming to PS5 appears to be validated.

Age of Empires 2: DE and Age of Mythology: Retold Are Coming To PS5

As a thrilled fan, I can’t contain my excitement to share that on March 4, I’ll be diving into the world of “Age of Mythology: Retold” on my PlayStation 5! This exciting launch will also welcome the “Immortal Pillars” expansion, which breathes new life into the game with a captivating Chinese pantheon.

If you opt for the Premium Edition, get ready to jump in early on February 27, enjoying five whole days of exclusive access on PS5! Pre-order buyers will also receive two unique Blessings, perfect for testing your mettle in the Arena of the Gods mode.

To make things even sweeter, “Age of Mythology: Retold” promises crossplay compatibility between Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S systems! So gather your friends, regardless of platform, and prepare to embark on this mythical adventure together!

In spring 2025, the Definitive Edition of Age of Empires 2 is set to release on PlayStation 5. This launch coincides with a DLC expansion, which introduces new civilizations for ranked matches, additional content, and as-yet undisclosed features. Microsoft guarantees that all updates will be simultaneously available across all platforms, ensuring crossplay compatibility at all times. These two real-time strategy games are the latest additions to a growing list of Xbox exclusives making their way onto PlayStation 5. Experts predict that Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be the next games to join this library.

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2025-02-04 23:14