Microsoft is continuing its string of PlayStation ports by bringing Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold to PS5 players in only a few months.
Series developer World’s Edge revealed PlayStation versions of its strategy hits in a blog post on its website, laying out plans to enter new territory with release date information. It means console ports for the classic Xbox Game Studios titles, which will feature content parity and crossplay across all platforms, are just around the corner.
“Playing across all platforms is a game-changer for our franchise, and it’s all about bringing our community together,” World’s Edge explained in its post. “This isn’t just about convenience — it’s about growing and strengthening the Age community. With crossplay, we’re creating one global battlefield where every strategy, every empire, and every player matters.”
Age of Mythology: Retold kicks things off for PS5 players on March 4, 2025. Launching alongside the Immortal Pillars expansion, fans on PlayStation will also have the option to purchase the Premium Edition for five-day early access starting February 27. Those who pre-order their copy will also enjoy two exclusive Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode.
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is slated to follow at an unspecified point in the spring. Its release will also coincide with a new expansion, and although World’s Edge is keeping its lips sealed about what exactly it has in store, it teases that players can look forward to new civilizations for Ranked play. It also shared two screenshots related to its upcoming content plans which you can see below.
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold are the latest Microsoft-made games to make the jump to rival consoles. Microsoft traveled to uncharted territory last year when it revealed it would soon bring more first-party titles to other platforms. The strategy change began with confirmation that Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Pentiment, and Hi-Fi Rush would be launching on additional platforms, then continued when first-person adventure Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was given a spring 2025 PlayStation release window. Last week, Microsoft confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will soon join the list, too.
All future Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold updates will become available for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms simultaneously, Microsoft added. According to World’s Edge, the franchise has reached 60 million players globally.
It’s unclear if other entries in the series will come to PlayStation, but there is at least more content on the way for fans of other Age of Empires games. Age of Empires 4 is set to receive two DLCs in 2025, with one showing up in the form of the Knights of Cross and Rose this spring. Age of Empires Mobile, meanwhile, will receive new features and events this month, including the new Battle of Dawn campaign, Stellar Glory event, Valentine’s Day cosmetics, and more.
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