Age Of Mythology: Retold is a captivating blend of mythology and strategy gaming. The campaign unfolds through the eyes of Arkantos and features encounters with deities from different cultures, alongside historical figures and mythical monsters. This updated version enhances both gameplay mechanics and visuals.
Focusing on the online aspect of the game is essential, as you’ll need to keep track of which gods are currently strong or weak in the game’s meta. Have you taken part in the New Year event at the start of 2025? If you want to secure your rewards before time runs out, we’ve crafted this comprehensive guide for you.
New Year 2025 Event Guide
The New Year 2025 event is the inaugural event for Age Of Mythology: Retold in 2025. This event includes a total of 25 challenges. Beginning on January 23, a new challenge will be unlocked each day.
Challenge Types & Rewards
Challenges can be completed in various game modes, and you should select the relevant mode based on the challenge. The available modes include:
- Single Match
- Multiplayer Match
- Skirmish
- Arena of the Gods
- Deathmatch
Some challenges can only be completed in certain modes, while others can span across multiple modes. Each challenge description clarifies this. Completing a challenge earns you a unique profile image, and each challenge can only be finished once.
Event Duration
The New Year 2025 event runs from January 23 to February 26. New challenges are available each day. While you don’t have to tackle a challenge every day, you can finish them all in one sitting before the event concludes.
How To Check Progress And Unlocks
To view details about the New Year 2025 event, click the section next to the Multiplayer button in the main menu. This window will display available challenges, their unlock dates, completed challenges, and a countdown for the remaining time in the event.
How To Use Profile Icons
To use the profile icons you’ve earned, click your name in the top right corner. From the drop-down menu, select Profile. This will open your profile screen, where you can click your profile icon in the top left corner to see all the icons you’ve earned.
New Year 2025 Challenge List
Below is a table listing all the challenges, their descriptions, and the rewards:
Day |
Challenge |
Profile Icon Reward |
---|---|---|
Day 1 |
Train 25 Scout units in a single match. |
Scout |
Day 2 |
Win 5 Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Ajax |
Day 3 |
Train 25 Hero units as the Greeks in any Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Omniscience |
Day 4 |
Use the Ragnarök power as the Norse. |
Gjallarhorn |
Day 5 |
Collect 2025 Food, Wood, and Gold each in a single match. |
Tartarian Gate |
Day 6 |
Train 25 myth units in a single match. |
Dwarf Miner |
Day 7 |
Play 5 scenarios from the Arena of the Gods. |
Vision |
Day 8 |
Train 2025 Animals of Set in any Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Champion War Elephant |
Day 9 |
Inflict 2025 damage using Meteor or Tornado as the Egyptians in a single match. |
Legend |
Day 10 |
Construct all 5 Monuments as the Egyptians in a single match. |
Isis |
Day 11 |
Play 5 Deathmatch games. |
Anubite |
Day 12 |
Amass 2025 favor points using the Norse in a single match. |
Long Serpent |
Day 13 |
Cast 25 god powers in any Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Titan Smash |
Day 14 |
Reach the Wonder Age 5 times with 5 different Major Gods in any Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Servant |
Day 15 |
Deal 2025 damage using Implode as the Atlanteans in a single match. |
Oranos |
Day 16 |
Cast the Sentinel God Power 5 times as Hades in any Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Heal |
Day 17 |
Inflict 2025 damage using infantry units in a single match. |
Petrification |
Day 18 |
Win 10 Skirmish or Multiplayer games. |
Will of Kronos |
Day 19 |
Deal 2025 damage using Lightning Storm or Earthquake as the Greeks in a single match. |
Divine Shield |
Day 20 |
Summon Nidhogg or Fenrir as the Norse in a single match. |
Thor |
Day 21 |
Train 25 Throwing Axemen, 10 Raiding Cavalry, and 5 Portable Rams as the Norse across any Skirmish or Multiplayer matches. |
Caravan Greek |
Day 22 |
Complete any campaign mission at the ludicrous difficulty level. |
Valhalla’s Chosen |
Day 23 |
Deal 2025 damage using myth units in a single match. |
Transfiguration |
Day 24 |
Promote 25 units using the Atlanteans in a single match. |
Buck |
Day 25 |
Fully upgrade the Military Academy, Archery Range, and Stable as the Greeks in a single match. |
Zeus |