Top Tips for Beginners on Xbox - Age of Mythology
by Team Respawn· ~5 min read
Age of Mythology: Retold on Xbox uses a controller-first UI that can feel dense if you only know the legacy PC version. This video is a friendly onboarding pass: how to train villagers, spend favor, age up, and not lose your first game to a five-minute rush.
The guide assumes you have played little or no RTS before. Watch the video above for button callouts and pacing tips; we may expand this page with a full written companion later.
On PS5 instead? Check our PS5 beginner tips. Once you're surviving the opening, our defensive play guide covers towers, walls, and fortresses.
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