{"id":278103,"date":"2025-06-09T02:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T02:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/09\/get-a-sneak-peek-at-age-of-mythology-retold-heavenly-spear-age-of-empires\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:08","slug":"get-a-sneak-peek-at-age-of-mythology-retold-heavenly-spear-age-of-empires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/09\/get-a-sneak-peek-at-age-of-mythology-retold-heavenly-spear-age-of-empires\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a Sneak Peek at Age of Mythology: Retold &#8211; Heavenly Spear &#8211; Age of Empires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article__info\">\n<div class=\"article__author__avatar\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"author avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/images-eds-ssl.xboxlive.com\/image?url=wHwbXKif8cus8csoZ03RW8ke8ralOdP9BGd4wzwl0MJ9z6QzuGwZjtvbE7sSsMVW.yovsDdui0TKE6WR.4_G12uLRBxuIvCnWAqCxdnHpyhcb0trk6v4voWKTlVqnrmoBvD0REWNWMHYDaEaY6h4q23at4q0mjQwBHt.ikWVbw0-&amp;format=png\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"article__author\">AoE Official<\/span><br \/>\n<time class=\"article__date\" datetime=\"2025-06-08T19:14:31+00:00\">June 8, 2025<\/time>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Age of Mythology: Retold - Heavenly Spear (Official Story Trailer)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bfytw5SJsiQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Raise your banners, and ready the blessings of the gods. A new chapter of <em>Age of Mythology: Retold<\/em> is almost ready to unfold. Worship the gods, command new heroes, and summon the yokai of Japan in an <strong>all-new expansion: <em>Heavenly Spear<\/em>.<\/strong> Play a sweeping 12-mission campaign, wield the powers of an entirely new <strong>Japanese Pantheon<\/strong>, and command samurai and mythical creatures to achieve victory on the field of battle.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the legend \u2013 <strong>wishlist <\/strong><em>Heavenly Spear<\/em> now on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox. <em>Heavenly Spear<\/em> will be available in Fall 2025 on all platforms, including PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PLUS, if you own the Premium Edition of <em>Age of Mythology: Retold<\/em>, you will already be able to access <em>Heavenly Spear<\/em> on launch day in Fall 2025 on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coming Fall 2025<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1080x350.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1080x350.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-288x93.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-768x249.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1536x498.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-854x277.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1552x503.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1600x518.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Experience the legend \u2013 <em>Heavenly Spear<\/em> coming to Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Add to Your Wishlist Now!<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Japanese Pantheon<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-1080x608.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-288x162.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-704x396.webp 704w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-854x480.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-1813x1020.webp 1813w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-1552x873.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Key_Art_3840x2160-1600x900.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em>Age of Mythology: Retold \u2013 Heavenly Spear<\/em> unleashes an all-new Japanese pantheon, 12 powerful gods, a new roster of units including ninjas and mythical creatures, and a divine campaign filled with honor, chaos, and celestial power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s waiting in Heavenly Spear:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12 gods from Japanese mythology, each with unique blessings and playstyles\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>12 new myth units drawn from ancient legends\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A 12-mission campaign filled with divine conflict and heroic choices\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>New god powers, techs, and strategic layers to master\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Expanded Skirmish and Arena of the Gods experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Maps, New Units, New Gameplay Mechanics<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-1080x570.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-1080x570.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-288x152.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-768x405.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-1536x810.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-2048x1080.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-751x396.webp 751w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-854x450.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-1934x1020.webp 1934w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-1552x818.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_01-1600x844.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Unleash the might of <strong>12 new gods<\/strong>\u2014each offering unique playstyles, god powers, and strategic possibilities. Awaken Raijin\u2019s thunderous drums, send whole armies flying across the map with Fujin\u2019s Smiting Gust, or even summon Watatsumi\u2019s swirling dragon typhoon to devastate your enemies. Each Japanese god offers unique ways to dominate the battlefield.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Battle across <strong>six new multiplayer and skirmish maps<\/strong>, inspired by the sacred mountains, misty forests, and mythic landscapes of Japanese legend. These maps are more than battlegrounds\u2014they\u2019re living mythologies waiting to be conquered.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether facing friends online or perfecting your build orders in solo skirmish, these new environments offer fresh tactical challenges and strategic depth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Myth units blend iconic Japanese folklore with inventive gameplay mechanics:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kitsune:<\/strong> fox spirits who serve as scouts and strengthen nearby units, making them perfect for intelligence-gathering and supporting raids.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shinigami:<\/strong> a terrifying spirit whose shout scares away enemies and who respawns into a more powerful form when defeated.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tengu: <\/strong>winged master swordsmen who leap into battle. Samurai: skilled human soldiers who become more powerful with every victory.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shinobi: <\/strong>expert assassins and saboteurs adept at hasty escapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Journey from Farmer to Hero: An All-New Campaign<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-1080x570.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-1080x570.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-288x152.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-768x405.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-1536x810.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-2048x1080.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-751x396.webp 751w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-854x450.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-1934x1020.webp 1934w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-1552x818.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Screenshot_02-1600x844.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em>Heavenly Spear <\/em>follows <strong>Yasuko<\/strong>, a peaceful farmer\u2019s daughter whose destiny changes when she discovers a magical spear hidden in the countryside. 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 <strong>Akari<\/strong>, guardian of the spear, Yasuko must uncover the relic\u2019s secrets and prevent it from falling into the hands of <strong>Kagemasa<\/strong>, a ruthless warlord who seeks to imprison the sun goddess <strong>Amaterasu<\/strong> and claim godhood for himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yasuko\u2019s journey spans\u00a0<strong>12 hand-crafted campaign missions<\/strong>, each rich with cinematic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and escalating stakes. Along the way, she\u2019ll face mythical beasts, forge divine alliances, battling against Kagemasa to restore balance to the world.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coming Fall 2025<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1080x350.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1080x350.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-288x93.webp 288w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-768x249.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1536x498.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-854x277.webp 854w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1552x503.webp 1552w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header-1600x518.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.ageofempires.com\/aoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HS_Wishlist_Header.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Experience the legend \u2013 <em>Heavenly Spear<\/em> coming to Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Add to Your Wishlist Now!<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<section>\n<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\/news\/sneak-peek-at-age-of-mythology-retold-heavenly-spear\/#new_tab\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] AoE Official June 8, 2025 Raise your banners, and ready the blessings of the gods. 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