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Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold
19.10195|Apr 21, 2026
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Age of Mythology: Retold – Obsidian Mirror Available Now and Update 19.10195

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The Obsidian Mirror DLC launches the Aztec Pantheon with 3 Major Gods, a 12-mission campaign, and unique sacrifice-based gameplay mechanics.

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Key Changes

  • 1New Aztec Pantheon featuring 3 Major Gods and 9 Minor Gods
  • 212-mission cinematic Obsidian Mirror campaign
  • 3New Tonalli (life essence) and sacrifice-based gameplay mechanics
  • 410 new relics including stat buffs for HP, speed, and unit refunds
  • 55 new Aztec-themed random maps
  • 6Major customization updates to the Blood and Bones Pack DLC
  • 7Integration of Aztec gods and units into Gauntlet mode
  • 813 new achievements and new cheat codes
  • 9Performance optimizations and stability enhancements
  • 10Expanded Editor and modding tools for creators

All Changes

🔱Pantheons(8)

  • newAztecs: Introduces the Aztec Pantheon as a playable civilization
  • newQuetzalcoatl: New Major God: Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, focused on wind power, culture, and learning
  • newTezcatlipoca: New Major God: Tezcatlipoca, the Smoking Mirror, focused on night, chaos, sorcery, and illusions
  • newHuitzilopochtli: New Major God: Huitzilopochtli, the god of sun and war, focused on sacrifice and devotion
  • newAztec Minor Gods: Adds 9 new Minor Gods to the Aztec roster
  • newItzpapalotl: New Minor God: Itzpapalotl, the obsidian butterfly of death and magic
  • newTlaloc: New Minor God: Tlaloc, master of rain and destruction
  • newXolotl: New Minor God: Xolotl, capable of twisting enemies into monstrous forms

📜Campaign(2)

  • newObsidian Mirror Campaign: New 12-mission cinematic campaign following the rivalry of Aztec gods
  • newCampaign Mechanics: Introduces Fear and Illusion gameplay mechanics within the campaign

🎮Gameplay Systems(8)

  • newTonalli: New Tonalli mechanic: life essence released in battle fuels divine Favor and empowers gods
  • newSacrifice: New sacrifice mechanic: villagers can offer life force for divine power
  • newAchievements: Added 13 new Achievements for Obsidian Mirror owners
  • newCheat Codes: Added new cheat codes for Obsidian Mirror owners
  • changeGauntlet: Aztec Major Gods added to the pool of available gods in Gauntlet mode
  • buffDemeter’s Berry Cultivation: Demeter’s Berry Cultivation blessing now includes Calpulli
  • buffWar Hut: Odin’s Swarm Tactics and Prometheus’ Standardization blessings now apply to the War Hut
  • changeGauntlet: Chaos Events and Favor Stash items updated to include Aztec units

💎Items(10)

  • newXocolatl Relic: Xocolatl: +4% HP for human units
  • newEhecailacocozcatl Relic: Ehecailacocozcatl: +2.5% movement speed for all units
  • newMayahuel’s Maguey Relic: Mayahuel’s Maguey: Human units refund 10% of their cost after dying
  • newBone Shards of Mictlan Relic: Bone Shards of Mictlan: Myth units refund 2 favor after dying
  • newHummingbird’s Beak Relic: Hummingbird’s Beak: Infantry soldiers gain +0.1x multiplier vs infantry
  • newAtlatl of Ehecatl Relic: Atlatl of Ehecatl: Archer-type units and buildings shoot faster
  • newXiuhcoatl Relic: Xiuhcoatl: Myth units gain +15% multiplier vs myth units
  • newTreasure of Tlacopan Relic: Treasure of Tlacopan (Campaign Only): Wonders build 35% faster
  • newTreasure of Coyoacan Relic: Treasure of Coyoacan (Campaign Only): Wonders build 35% faster
  • newTreasure of Mexicaltzingo Relic: Treasure of Mexicaltzingo (Campaign Only): Wonders build 35% faster

🗺️Maps(1)

  • newMaps: Added 5 new random maps inspired by Aztec legends

🎨Visuals & Customization(9)

  • newBlood and Bones Pack: Added 6 new Red Blood Pool variations for increased variety
  • changeBlood and Bones Pack: Default red blood color changed to a darker shade
  • newSkeletons: Skeletons now support a white variant and a dynamic color-switching option
  • changeBlood VFX: Melee impact blood VFX radius reduced from 110% to 80% of unit radius
  • newSettings: New setting to control Blood Pool scale from 5% to 200%
  • newSettings: New 'Dynamic (Bloodied to White)' skeleton color setting swaps colors after 20 seconds
  • newAztec Buildings: Added bloodied visual variations for Aztec Great Temple and Tzompantli Tower
  • newUltimate Fan Pack: Added Golden Statues for the Aztec Pantheon
  • newUltimate Fan Pack: Added new Player Icons to the Ultimate Fan Pack

⚙️Technical & UI(4)

  • fixPerformance: General stability enhancements and performance fixes
  • fixUI: Various UI improvements and bug fixes based on player feedback
  • newEditor: Expanded Editor and modding tools for creators
  • newModding Tools: Added new modder functions to help spawn blood VFX

Summary

Obsidian Mirror DLC

This major expansion introduces the Aztec Pantheon to the mythic battlefield. Players can command three new Major Gods—Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, and Huitzilopochtli—alongside nine Minor Gods. The expansion features a 12-mission cinematic campaign centered on the rivalry between Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, introducing new mechanics like Tonalli (life essence) and sacrifice-based power.

Gameplay & DLC Updates

Beyond the new pantheon, the update brings 10 new relics with specific stat bonuses, 5 new random maps, and 13 achievements. The Blood and Bones Pack receives significant customization updates, including darker blood defaults and adjustable skeleton colors. The Gauntlet game mode has also been updated to fully integrate Aztec deities and units.

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