Age of Mythology: Retold Obsidian Mirror DLC Pre-Orders Open

Pre-orders are now open for Age of Mythology: Retold’s Obsidian Mirror DLC. This upcoming expansion from Forgotten Empires comes at a time when the studio is dealing with growing player frustration. A recent patch has made multiplayer sessions nearly unplayable for many users.

The base game has a solid 89% positive rating from 11,284 Steam reviews, reflecting its strong launch reception. However, feelings in the community have soured. Players are pointing to desync errors from the last major patch as a major setback in multiplayer stability.

Since launch, Forgotten Empires has actively expanded the game’s roster. The Obsidian Mirror DLC seems set to continue this trend. Given the naming, it’ll likely introduce elements from Mesoamerican mythology. Xbox Game Studios hasn’t released a detailed content outline or confirmed the price for the expansion, other than offering pre-orders.

This situation creates real commercial tension. Forgotten Empires is asking players to buy new content while a core gameplay feature—multiplayer synchronization—remains broken for an unknown number of users. The base game is currently priced at $14.99 on Steam, with 3,399 players online at the moment. That number could change quickly depending on how fast the studio fixes the desync issue.

This scenario follows a pattern noted in GameWatcher’s earlier coverage from April 2026, which highlighted fan backlash around a previous DLC announcement. Forgotten Empires hasn’t publicly shared a timeline for addressing the desync regression. This lack of clarity will likely influence whether pre-order interest grows or declines as the Obsidian Mirror release date approaches.

By The Numbers

Steam Review Score	89% positive
Total Steam Reviews	11,284
Current Steam Price (Base Game)	$14.99
Current Concurrent Players	3,399
Recent Community Sentiment	Mostly negative

One Steam reviewer summed up the frustration felt by returning players: “I really liked this game at release and was excited about all the new pantheons being added to the game. But you guys straight up broke the game with the last major patch. The game desycs with the ser—” The review cuts off mid-sentence, highlighting how quickly the experience has declined for those affected.

What To Watch

• Patch response timeline: Whether Forgotten Empires puts out a hotfix for the multiplayer desync issue before or after the Obsidian Mirror release will heavily influence pre-order conversions and player goodwill.
• DLC content reveal: A detailed breakdown of Obsidian Mirror’s pantheon, units, and mechanics hasn’t been shared yet. This announcement will clarify if the expansion is worth pre-ordering, given the current game stability.
• Player count trajectory: With 3,399 concurrent players, the game maintains a modest audience. A prolonged desync issue without a fix could lead to a drop in player numbers before the DLC launches.