Age of Mythology: Extended Edition Announced

Microsoft announces the classic RTS Age of Mithology: Extended Edition for a May release on Steam.

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition will include both the base game and the Titans expansion, as well as the campaign add-on Golden Gift. The game is undergoing a visual rework that includes improved rendering of water and lighting, shadows, bump maps, and antialising.

The game will feature:

• Improved visuals: time of day, improved water, shadows, bump / specular maps, global lighting, anti-aliasing, and ambient occlusion.
• Steamworks: mods via Steam Workshop, multiplayer, achievements, trading cards, leagues / badges / events, and cloud saves.
• Extended features: Twitch streaming integration, treaty mode, and enhanced observer mode.
  

The minimum system requirements were also announced.

OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1
Direct X 10+ Capable GPU
Direct X Compatible Sound Card
Hard Drive: 3 GB RAM
GPU at least (Integrated HD 3000, X1950, 8600GT)