Man this looks so good...

Age of Empires Mobile doesn't look as bad as I thought it would, but still hesitant. 

Age of Empires is lowkey Xbox's biggest franchise right now

They're even teasing major announcements that they can't reveal yet! 

OH SHIT! Age of Mythology: Retold is a built from the ground up remake. Not just a remaster.

Medusa, Pegasus, and Cerberus look fantastic!! Can't wait to experience Arkantos's adventure again

Coming in 2024 with Day One on both PC AND Xbox. That box art though!!!

It's hard to tell if you are excited about this one or not.

Had to walk off my excitement at work

They're really trying to position Age of Mythology: Retold as a major first-party release rather than a "hey, here's some nice nostalgia for you to enjoy again" like they're putting a lot more time and effort into this one.

Damn, these in-game screenshots look gorgeous!

So 2024 for Xbox is lining up as

Call of Duty: Black Ops: Gulf War
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
ARA: History Untold
Avowed
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Towerborne
Age of Mythology: Retold
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

As well as

Age of Empires 2 and 3 DLC/Expansions
Age of Empires Mobile
Elder Scrolls Castles
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred
Starfield: Shattered Space
Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
World of Warcraft: The War Within
World of Warcraft Classic: Cataclysm
Sea of Thieves DLC

For reference, all the previous games, including AoE 4, could only support up to 8 players

From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Combining the best elements of the beloved Age of Mythology with modern real-time strategy design and visuals, Retold is an epic and innovative experience for old and new players alike. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies—or band together with friends to defeat the Arena of the Gods.

Will you become Mythic? Wishlist now!


Call Upon the Gods
Choose your gods from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons. Devastate your enemies by summoning powerful lightning storms, earth-shattering quakes, and even the famed Nidhogg dragon. Or call upon nourishing rains and protective Dryads to help your people grow & prosper.

Unleash the Monsters
Unleash Centaurs, Trolls, Mummies, and more. From bejeweled crocodiles who harness the power of the sun to the mighty one-eyed Cyclops, command diverse units inspired by the world’s great mythologies.

An Epic Mythological Universe
Embark on a 50-mission campaign that takes you across a vast, mythical world: besiege the mighty walls of Troy, battle Giants in the frozen wastes of Midgard, and discover the mysteries of Osiris in the shifting sands of Egypt. Become a hero of myth—or even a god.

Arena of the Gods
Challenge the Labyrinth in the all-new Trials of the Gods for single-player and co-op. Collect powerful Blessings, join your friends, and take on new challenges to overcome the Arena where the gods themselves do battle.

Better with Friends
Play with up to 11 of your friends, either head-to-head or against the advanced AI on dozens of randomly-generated maps and scenarios for limitless re-playability.