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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Rise of Nations Extended Edition header.jpg
 
|cover        = Rise of Nations Extended Edition header.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Big Huge Games}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Big Huge Games|Original}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyBox Labs}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyBox Labs|Extended Edition}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Big Huge Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2014}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Historical }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Rise of Nations }}
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20150420020240/http://www.riseofnations.com/
 
|steam appid  = 287450
 
|steam appid  = 287450
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 19796
 +
|lutris      = rise-of-nations-extended-edition
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 66179
 
|wikipedia    = Rise of Nations
 
|wikipedia    = Rise of Nations
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      = '''''Rise of Nations: Extended Edition''''' is an updated version of the 2003 {{Glossary:RTS}} ''[[Rise of Nations]]'' and its ''Thrones & Patriots'' expansion pack. It features anti-aliasing and native high resolution support, new {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} servers and Twitch integration.
 +
 +
|release history  = In September 2017, the game was released on the [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] with the 1.20 patch, with the Steam version being compatible with it online. However, [[Glossary:LAN play|LAN]] was removed, but can be restored in the Steam version 1.10 branch at the cost of reverting a sound bug fix.
 +
 +
|current state    = The game received a multiple post-release patches, but after the latest one (1.20 build 00.2017.11.2900) from November 2017, a large number of bugs and inconsistencies persists, most of which did not exist in the original version of the game - most notably, the game ignores a file relevant to calculating armor types, leading to a balancing issue where most units take a lot longer to destroy than intended. [[#Community patches|Community patches]] exist to fix these issues, supported by its small but dedicated multiplayer community.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Rise of Nations}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
−
{{Availability Table|
+
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/287450/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
+
{{Availability/row| GMG | rise-of-nations-extended-edition | Steam | {{store link|GMG|rise-of-nations-extended-edition-4-pack|4 Pack}} also available. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ns84hcwzd8b | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 287450 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from its executable; 4-Pack also available; Version 1.10 is not DRM-free. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
+
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip launcher===
 +
{{ii}} The game boots with a launcher, but this can be skipped.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Skip launcher by replacing a file|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/1/1473095331506717509/|title=General troubleshooting steps :: Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Support|date=2019-09-15|snippet=Alternatively you can rename it to “patriots.exe” which is the launcher app, so launching it through Steam will launch the game instead of the launcher.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|patriots.exe}}.
 +
# Rename {{file|riseofnations.exe}} to {{file|patriots.exe}} (case sensitive).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/0/618457398955723132/|title=I can't start up RIse of nations|date=2019-09-15|snippet=Open rise2.ini with notepad for example and lookup "SkipIntroMovies=0" and set it to "SkipIntroMovies=1"}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\rise2.ini}}.
 +
# Find line <code>SkipIntroMovies=0</code>.
 +
# Change to <code>SkipIntroMovies=1</code>.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Open {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Delete or rename these files: {{file|bhg_game_studios1M.wmv}}, {{file|ms_game_studios_1M.wmv}}, {{file|skybox_intro_1440.wmv}}, {{file|skybox_intro_1920.wmv}}.
 +
# Open the folder {{folder|art}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|opening.wmv}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Community patches===
 +
{{ii}} The Extended Edition introduced several new bugs, including broken armor templates that unbalance the game.
 +
{{++}} The [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2287791153 Community Balance/Bugfix Patch] fixes most bugs and rebalances the game. A full spreadsheet of changes and explanations thereof is available [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_S0Avy2Z5U2dN5CMo9YaEqvzMkX1rZVMrHiHUTUbcpA/edit#gid=1586683736 here].
 +
{{ii}} The older [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2218254050 Misc Fixes] mod only fixes bugs without touching balance beyond the armor template issue, but is no longer supported.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Save game location|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\}}
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{{Game data/row|Configuration files location|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Rise of Nations\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                = false
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
−
<!--[[File:Rise of Nations Extended Edition settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]-->
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{{Image|Rise of Nations EE graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= FMVs are stretched to fill the screen.
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pixel-based.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=156226#p156226 View topic - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | WSGF]</ref>
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = Unknown method; On/Off toggle.
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes              =
−
|high frame rate            = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|120 fps notes             =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Rise of Nations EE mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = limited
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Relates only to map scrolling speed.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Rise of Nations EE audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
−
|separate volume          = unknown
+
{{Audio
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume          = true
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|separate volume notes    = SFX, taunt and music.
 +
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = always on
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode.
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = hackable
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Dub only included in the original version of Rise of Nations and Thrones & Patriots. Download  [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1521772533/ here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            = true
+
|lan play            = hackable
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      = Up to and including version 1.10, removed in later versions. Downgrading to 1.10 possible through a separate Steam branch.
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
−
|online play notes   =  
+
|online play modes   =  
−
|local co-op          =
+
|online play notes    = Steam and Microsoft Store cross-play enabled.
−
|local co-op players  =
 
−
|local co-op notes    =  
 
−
|lan co-op            =
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        =
 
−
|online co-op players =
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
−
|matchmaking        = unknown
+
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                = unknown
+
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          = unknown
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      = unknown
+
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          = unknown
+
|direct ip          = hackable
−
|direct ip notes    =  
+
|direct ip notes    = Revert to the 1.10 build in the separate Steam branch.
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 11
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
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Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
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Developers
Original Big Huge Games
Extended Edition SkyBox Labs
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Engines
Big Huge Engine
Release dates
Windows June 12, 2014
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Historical
Series Rise of Nations
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Rise of Nations 2003
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends 2006
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition 2014

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition is an updated version of the 2003 RTS Rise of Nations and its Thrones & Patriots expansion pack. It features anti-aliasing and native high resolution support, new multiplayer servers and Twitch integration.

In September 2017, the game was released on the Microsoft Store with the 1.20 patch, with the Steam version being compatible with it online. However, LAN was removed, but can be restored in the Steam version 1.10 branch at the cost of reverting a sound bug fix.

The game received a multiple post-release patches, but after the latest one (1.20 build 00.2017.11.2900) from November 2017, a large number of bugs and inconsistencies persists, most of which did not exist in the original version of the game - most notably, the game ignores a file relevant to calculating armor types, leading to a balancing issue where most units take a lot longer to destroy than intended. Community patches exist to fix these issues, supported by its small but dedicated multiplayer community.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Green Man Gaming
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 4 Pack also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from its executable; 4-Pack also available; Version 1.10 is not DRM-free.
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Essential improvements

Skip launcher

The game boots with a launcher, but this can be skipped.
Skip launcher by replacing a file[1]
  1. Open <path-to-game>.
  2. Delete or rename patriots.exe.
  3. Rename riseofnations.exe to patriots.exe (case sensitive).

Skip intro videos

Edit configuration file[2]
  1. Open %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\rise2.ini.
  2. Find line SkipIntroMovies=0.
  3. Change to SkipIntroMovies=1.
Delete or rename files[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>.
  2. Delete or rename these files: bhg_game_studios1M.wmv, ms_game_studios_1M.wmv, skybox_intro_1440.wmv, skybox_intro_1920.wmv.
  3. Open the folder art.
  4. Delete or rename opening.wmv.

Community patches

The Extended Edition introduced several new bugs, including broken armor templates that unbalance the game.
The Community Balance/Bugfix Patch fixes most bugs and rebalances the game. A full spreadsheet of changes and explanations thereof is available here.
The older Misc Fixes mod only fixes bugs without touching balance beyond the armor template issue, but is no longer supported.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287450/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise of Nations\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287450/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
FMVs are stretched to fill the screen.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Pixel-based.[3]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Unknown method; On/Off toggle.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Mouse settings
Mouse settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Relates only to map scrolling speed.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, taunt and music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dub only included in the original version of Rise of Nations and Thrones & Patriots. Download here.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Up to and including version 1.10, removed in later versions. Downgrading to 1.10 possible through a separate Steam branch.
Online play
Steam and Microsoft Store cross-play enabled.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Revert to the 1.10 build in the separate Steam branch.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Windows Media Foundation

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista, 7, 8.1 7, 8.1
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB 5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
AMD Radeon X1950
Intel HD 3000
DirectX 10 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX
AMD Radeon 4850
DirectX 11 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ General troubleshooting steps :: Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Support - last accessed on 2019-09-15
    "Alternatively you can rename it to “patriots.exe” which is the launcher app, so launching it through Steam will launch the game instead of the launcher."
  2. ↑ I can't start up RIse of nations - last accessed on 2019-09-15
    "Open rise2.ini with notepad for example and lookup "SkipIntroMovies=0" and set it to "SkipIntroMovies=1""
  3. ↑ View topic - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | WSGF