[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//44894763/b896d37dce44ecb0cd6e64c42cd29f95296475bf.png[/img] We are excited to announce a [b]closed beta[/b] from [b]July 12th through the 14th[/b] for all players who have pre-ordered [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] [b][i]Premium Edition[/i][/b]. Experience the newest iteration of [i]Age of Mythology[/i] and let us hear any feedback you might have too! Can't join us for the closed beta this weekend? Keep an eye out for more news on a future Stress Test that will be accessible to all Steam players for a limited time, without the need for a pre-order. [quote] Haven't pre-ordered your copy of [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i]? It's not too late to join the fun! If you pre-order the Premium Edition anytime, you'll be eligible for the beta - even if it has already started! [/quote] [h3]When:[/h3] The official [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] Closed Beta will run from Friday, July 12th through Sunday, July 14th. [list][*] Starts: [b]Friday, July 12th at 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC)[/b] [*] Ends [b]Sunday, July 14th at 11:59 PM PT (6:59 UTC)[/b][/list] [h3]What:[/h3] During the closed beta, [i]Age of Mythology: Retold [b]Premium Edition[/b][/i] owners will be able to: [list][*][b]Brush up on the basics by playing the Tutorial[/b] and continue to grow your skills and experience the main campaign with the first 5 missions for the Fall of the Trident campaign. [*] [b]Test your skills in Skirmish or Multiplayer matches[/b] in our Standard Map Pool which gives a wide variety of the maps intended for release (MP limited to 8 players for the closed beta). [*] [b]Try out three of the four Pantheons[/b], including Greek, Norse, and Egyptian. Call upon a host of mythological creatures and godly powers to dominate your enemies.[/list] [h3]Why:[/h3] Our community is important to us, as is player feedback. At this stage of development, we’re interested in getting [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] into the hands of the player to: [list][*][b]Fine-tune our existing systems,[/b] World’s Edge and our development partners are counting on you to play as many matches as you’re able to while trying out the various game features available during the beta! [*][b]Arm our development team with impactful bugs or balance feedback.[/b] Balance is ongoing, so the unit balance you see during the closed beta isn’t necessarily reflective of what you’ll see when the game launches or as the meta evolves. [*][b]Share your ideas on how to best grow [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] post-launch.[/b] While our primary focus during closed beta is to ensure stability and lend overall polish to the game by conquering impactful bugs, we’re also eager to hear your thoughts. The [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] team is dedicated to continually improving and growing the game while making sure it stays true to the roots of the [i]Age of Mythology[/i] you know and love. As a beta participant, you help guide our vision.[/list] [h3]How:[/h3] The beta will be available to anyone who has pre-ordered the Premium Edition of [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] [list][*][i]Age Insider[/i] membership will not be required for participation. [*]The beta will not be under NDA, so feel free to capture, stream, and record your gameplay. [*]The beta is available for players who decide to pre-order the Premium Edition even after the beta has started.[/list] [h3]Beta known issues:[/h3] [list][*]Not all localization is present for supported game languages. [*]Cross-network play may or may not function fully.[/list] [hr][/hr][h2]Will You Become Mythic? Pre-Order Now![/h2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934680/Age_of_Mythology_Retold/ [hr][/hr] [b][i]Stay tuned for more news about an upcoming Stress Test, open to all Steam players for a limited time window each day, designed to fully load out and test our servers.[/i][/b] Remember, [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i] launches on [b]September 4th[/b]. Play up to 7 days early with Advance Access with the Premium Edition. [quote]Please note the beta will not be the final version of [i]Age of Mythology: Retold[/i].[/quote]