{"id":24141,"date":"2025-02-05T08:35:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T16:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/?p=24141"},"modified":"2025-03-19T09:29:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T16:29:20","slug":"age-of-empires-mythology-ps5-crossplay-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/age-of-empires-mythology-ps5-crossplay-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Age of Empires &#038; Mythology Arrive on PS5 with Cross-Play!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-1024x585.webp\" alt=\"A dramatic battlefield scene showcasing Greek, Egyptian, and Norse gods from Age of Mythology: Retold clashing with knights, samurai, and medieval soldiers from Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The split-screen composition highlights a glowing PS5 console on one side and an Xbox &amp; PC setup on the other, emphasizing cross-play support. A stormy sky with lightning bolts, castle fortifications, and siege weapons add to the epic scale of the battle.\" class=\"wp-image-24143\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-500x286.webp 500w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-800x457.webp 800w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors-1280x731.webp 1280w, https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinematic-battlefield-featuring-warriors.webp 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Disclaimer:\u00a0This image is\u00a0AI-generated\u00a0and is for\u00a0editorial purposes only. After thorough verification, it has been confirmed that\u00a0no copyrighted or trademarked materials are included. All\u00a0trademarks, logos, and intellectual properties\u00a0mentioned or depicted belong to their respective owners. This visual is intended to enhance the news coverage on\u00a0Magbei.com\u00a0and does not imply any official endorsement or affiliation.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft<\/strong> is set to revolutionize the gaming landscape by expanding its legendary <strong>real-time strategy (RTS)<\/strong> lineup to the <strong>PlayStation 5 (PS5)<\/strong>. In a bold move that underscores its commitment to a <strong>multiplatform strategy<\/strong>, the company announced that <strong>Age of Mythology: Retold<\/strong> will launch on <strong>PS5<\/strong> on <strong>March 4, 2025<\/strong>\u2014with its new <strong>Immortal Pillars<\/strong> expansion\u2014while <strong>Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition<\/strong> is scheduled to debut on the console this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an industry first, both titles will support full <strong>cross-play<\/strong> across <strong>Xbox<\/strong>, <strong>PC<\/strong>, and <strong>PS5<\/strong>, allowing fans to unite on a single global battlefield. \u201cPlaying across all platforms is a game-changer for our franchise, and it\u2019s all about bringing our community together,\u201d said Michael Mann, head of <strong>World\u2019s Edge<\/strong>. Alongside these major ports, <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> is also set to boost its strategy portfolio further by releasing double <strong>DLC<\/strong> for <strong>Age of Empires 4<\/strong>. The first of these, titled <strong>\u201cKnights of Cross and Rose,\u201d<\/strong> will arrive in spring 2025, promising a host of new units, buildings, and game modes that will refresh the competitive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This breaking news follows closely on the heels of similar multiplatform releases such as <strong>Forza Horizon 5<\/strong> and <strong>Indiana Jones and the Great Circle<\/strong>. With pre-orders already open for premium editions offering early access and exclusive in-game bonuses, the timing could not be better for <strong>strategy enthusiasts<\/strong> eager to experience these timeless classics on <strong>Sony\u2019s cutting-edge hardware<\/strong>. The expanded availability of these titles not only demonstrates <strong>Microsoft\u2019s<\/strong> evolving business model but also highlights a broader industry trend toward <strong>cross-platform unity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates as these launch dates approach, and join the conversation on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageofempires.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Microsoft&#8217;s official Age of Empires website<\/strong><\/a> for the latest news and announcements. This is one of the biggest <strong>PS5 news<\/strong> stories of the year, promising to reshape how gamers experience some of the most beloved franchises in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/abyssus-trailer-unveils-deadly-arsenal-weapons-highlights\/\" aria-label=\"Abyssus Unveils Explosive New Trailer Showcasing Its Deadly Arsenal!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Video-Game-Trailer-Release-2025-03-23T205344.000Z-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Image of futuristic submarines navigating an underwater cityscape with glowing structures.\" style=\"max-width:50px;max-height:50px;\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/abyssus-trailer-unveils-deadly-arsenal-weapons-highlights\/\">Abyssus Unveils Explosive New Trailer Showcasing Its Deadly Arsenal!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/jurassic-world-evolution-2-free-epic-games-store-claim-now\/\" aria-label=\"Jurassic World Evolution 2 is Free on Epic Games Store\u2014Grab It Before It&#8217;s Gone!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Video-Game-Promotion-2025-03-23T045342.000Z-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Image of a lush valley surrounded by towering mountains, with a bird flying under a dramatic sky.\" style=\"max-width:50px;max-height:50px;\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/jurassic-world-evolution-2-free-epic-games-store-claim-now\/\">Jurassic World Evolution 2 is Free on Epic Games Store\u2014Grab It Before It&#8217;s Gone!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/how-atomfall-stands-out-in-post-apocalyptic-game-genre\/\" aria-label=\"Atomfall: How Rebellion\u2019s New Post-Apocalyptic Game Stands Out from the Rest!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Video-Game-2025-03-22T205345.000Z-e1743076403524-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Image of a post-apocalyptic village with old cars, houses, and distant cooling towers.\" style=\"max-width:50px;max-height:50px;\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/magbei.com\/mb26\/how-atomfall-stands-out-in-post-apocalyptic-game-genre\/\">Atomfall: How Rebellion\u2019s New Post-Apocalyptic Game Stands Out from the Rest!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#29254f;flex-basis:96%\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#29254f\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><br>Any content on this Website, including the information in this article, text, images, and videos, is provided for general informational purposes only. 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