The Age of Mythology Retold The 2019 release date for Retold has been confirmed. In 2002, Age of Mythology saw its first release after a thorough redesign. This strategy game, a spin-off of the well-liked Age of Empires series, has more inventive gameplay since it uses elements and monsters from different mythologies around the world. In a variety of game modes, players compete to progress through four historical "ages" after choosing a major god that influences their play style.