Guide to Rotating Buildings in Age of Mythology Retold

There has been some misinformation circulating online about constructing buildings in Age of Mythology: Retold. Many players are having difficulty with the building controls, particularly with rotating structures, which can be quite frustrating. Our goal is to help you learn how to properly rotate buildings and create your perfect settlement!

How to Rotate Buildings

To achieve a functional and visually pleasing settlement with perfectly aligned structures, you can rotate buildings by pressing Shift and using the mouse wheel to scroll. The direction of rotation will depend on whether you scroll the wheel up or down, but the end result will remain unchanged.

Age of Mythology: Retold Rotate Buildings — Screenshot by Prima Games

Moreover, rotating buildings is only possible when the structure is transparent in the planning phase. It is not allowed to position a building, change your mind, and then modify its rotation. Once a building is placed, it cannot be moved unless it is destroyed.

In other real-time strategy games with a similar style, players were limited to rotating certain buildings, such as housing and industry plots. However, in Age of Mythology: Retold, players have the ability to rotate any structure during the planning phase, including guard towers, gates, and unique buildings like temples. The control scheme remains the same for all structures.

One of the main reasons for rotating buildings in Age of Mythology: Retold is for aesthetic purposes, to ensure that all structures can fit into a limited space, or to fill gaps in defensive lines. I found that I rotated walls, guard towers, and gates more often than any other structures. The landscape in this game is not restricted to a grid-like layout, as there are rocks, trees, and pathways that protrude at irregular angles. Therefore, it is important to consider the environment when designing a base that can withstand attacks.

After learning how to rotate buildings in Age of Mythology: Retold, share your knowledge with other players and take advantage of the game’s crossplay support while playing.