Microsoft continues to expand its catalog of games on other platforms, and this time it's the turn of two of its most iconic franchises in the real-time strategy genre: Age of Empires y Age of Mythology. Both sagas will land in PlayStation 5 this year with adapted versions of its most recent titles.
The first release will be Age of Mythology: Retold, which will be available on Sony's console on 4 MarchThis edition will include all the content available so far and will be released simultaneously with its new expansion titled Immortal Pillars. This extension introduces new gods and civilizations, in addition to offering An unprecedented campaign based on Chinese mythology.
Those interested in this game will be able to purchase a standard edition or a premium version. Players who pre-order the Premium Edition will have early access from the February 27 and they will receive some exclusive bonuses, such as two special Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Also coming to PS5
Later, at some point in the 2025 spring, it will be the turn of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Although it has not yet been announced an exact date, Microsoft has confirmed that its launch on PS5 will be accompanied by a new expansion which will add new content to the title.
Despite its arrival on a new platform, this version of Age of Empires II will maintain all the functionalities of previous editions and will have Cross-play between PS5, Xbox and PC. With this, Players will be able to compete and cooperate regardless of platform in which they play.
A strategy that continues to expand
The decision to bring the sagas Age of Empires y Age of Mythology to PlayStation is part of Microsoft's strategy to expand its titles to more platforms. In recent months, other Xbox franchises, such as Forza Horizon 5, pentiment o hifi rush, have also been released on competing consoles.
According to Microsoft itself, this expansion not only responds to a commercial issue, but also seeks Unite the gaming community. Thanks to the implementation of cross-play, the players of Age of Empires y Age of Mythology They will be able to share games and strategies regardless of whether they play on Xbox, PC or PS5.
With this move, the company is strengthening its presence in the market and hinting that more titles in its catalogue could follow the same path in the future.