Age of Mythology: Retold will get new paid DLC this April, according to a report from GameSpace.com. However, the announcement comes as many players are already frustrated with Forgotten Empires’ approach to monetization.
Developed by Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios, the game boasts a 90% positive rating from 10,706 Steam reviews. While that’s an impressive score, it hides some growing resentment among players. Most of this frustration revolves around paid content that many feel should have been included with the base game.
At $29.99 on Steam, Age of Mythology: Retold offers a budget-friendly way into this classic RTS franchise. But that price makes any additional paid DLC stand out more to players who already invested in the premium edition, expecting a fuller content experience.
With 3,196 active players, the game has built a modest yet engaged community nearly a year after its launch. This retention pattern is typical for strategy games that cater to dedicated niches rather than large concurrent player bases. The upcoming DLC will challenge Forgotten Empires to turn this player base into paying customers for expansions without damaging goodwill further.
No pricing, content details, or exact release date in April have been confirmed yet. Given how sensitive the community is about monetization, how the studio presents and prices the DLC is just as important as the content itself.
| Steam Review Score | 90% Positive |
| Total Steam Reviews | 10,706 |
| Current Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Current Active Players | 3,196 |
| Developer | Forgotten Empires |
Community reaction to the DLC announcement has been lukewarm. One reviewer on Steam expressed, “Making people pay for a feature that was free last game is not it — what was the point in buying premium edition?” This sentiment echoed across various community discussions, indicating widespread concern rather than isolated complaints. Buyers of the premium edition especially feel they’ve been sold an incomplete promise.
What To Watch
- DLC pricing and scope: If the April content is priced too high for what’s included, the Steam review score — currently at 90% — is likely to drop.
- Premium edition compensation: How Forgotten Empires addresses premium edition holders (through free access, discounts, or bonus content) will shape the backlash and its impact on negative reviews.
- Content details: The studio hasn’t revealed which civilization, campaign, or features the DLC will include. That announcement will help clarify whether this is a major expansion or a minor content drop, setting the right expectations.
