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| + | {{Disambig|the remaster|the original game|[[Age of Mythology]]|the upcoming 2024 remaster|[[Age of Mythology: Retold]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Age of Mythology Extended Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Age of Mythology Extended Edition cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|BANG!}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 8, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 8, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-mythology-extended-edition|66}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{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 }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Africa, Asia, Classical, Europe, Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = 266840 | |steam appid = 266840 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = Age of Mythology | + | |official site= https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aom/ |
| + | |hltb = 19455 | ||
| + | |lutris = age-of-mythology-extended-edition | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Age of Mythology | ||
| + | |mobygames = 65521 | ||
|wikipedia = Age of Mythology | |wikipedia = Age of Mythology | ||
|winehq = 1979 | |winehq = 1979 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Age of Mythology: Extended Edition''''' is an updated version of the 2002 {{Glossary:Fantasy}} {{Glossary:RTS}} ''[[Age of Mythology]]'' and its ''The Titans'' expansion pack. It features redone effects, native high resolution and multi-monitor support, Steamworks {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} and enhanced observer modes. |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = In January 2016, this version of the game received the '''''Tale of the Dragon''''' expansion which included the Chinese civilization and its belonging campaign, but was received poorly by the fans for its bugs and poor production quality. At the same time, the game was updated to version 2.0 to include several major balance changes and new units available even to players who did not buy the expansion pack. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The game received a large number of post-release patches, but after the latest one (2.8) from June 2020, a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pkyZTMbTzFH9NH6ZiD9M1DlQqp7IuLbPrL5WlTL5QC8/edit#gid=781417783 large community spreadsheet of issues] is still valid, most of which did not exist in the original version of the game (such as poor pathfinding leading to units getting stuck in otherwise inaccessible areas, high GPU load, lobby joining issues and more). The game was stabilized in skirmish and multiplayer, but the ''Tale of the Dragon'' campaign remains in a notoriously flawed state, requiring a [[#Revised Tale of the Dragon campaign|Steam Workshop mod]] to make it more enjoyable. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The majority of the competitive community returned to the original version of the game, modified for balance. A proper re-release, ''[[Age of Mythology: Retold]]'', was announced in 2022 and revealed on February 23, 2024, but it is not known if any ''Extended Edition'' post-launch content (especially the ''Tale of the Dragon'' DLC and its Chinese civilization) will be transferred to that version of the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-mythology/11 Official forum] |
| − | + | {{mm}} [https://aom.heavengames.com/ Age of Mythology Heaven] - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology | |
| − | {{mm}} [ | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/266840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/266840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 6427-1 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|6427-3|Bundle with expansion}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-mythology-extended-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-mythology-extended-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 266840 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 266840 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-mythology-extended-edition | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes the Chinese civilization and a new campaign. Players can play in multiplayer regardless of whether all of them have the DLC. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Skip launcher=== | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip launcher by replacing a file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip launcher by replacing a file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|Launcher.exe}} to something else. |
| − | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|aomx.exe}} to {{file|Launcher.exe}} (Case sensitive{{cn|reason=Is this actually correct? Windows is normally case-insensitive by design.|date=January 2016}}). |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Revised Tale of the Dragon campaign=== | ||
| + | The campaign of the Tale of the Dragon DLC is known for its bugs and poor balancing. The [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1887230245&searchtext=revised Revised Tale of the Dragon Campaign] mod on the Steam Workshop aims to fix as many issues as possible while retaining the original design. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[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 = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Age of Mythology Extended Edition Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Age of Mythology Extended Edition Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7U-zvZ6Hmk|title=Age Of Mythology: Extended Edition 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Age of Mythology Extended Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Age of Mythology Extended Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Cannot remap keys while in a game. | |key remap notes = Cannot remap keys while in a game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and sound. | |separate volume notes = Music and sound. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-mythology-extended-edition/age-of-mythology-extended-edition/2080 Fan translation by tbt.] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2869696184 Translation] ported from the original Cenega release. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|shader model versions = 5 | |shader model versions = 5 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = Vista | |minOS = Vista | ||
| − | |minCPU = 1. | + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1950 |
| − | |minGPU3 = Intel | + | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
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|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recHD = 5 GB | |recHD = 5 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 23 February 2024
This page is for the remaster. For the original game, see Age of Mythology. For the upcoming 2024 remaster, see Age of Mythology: Retold.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| SkyBox Labs | |
| Ensemble Studios | |
| DLC | Forgotten Empires |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| BANG! | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 8, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 66 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Africa, Asia, Classical, Europe, Fantasy |
| Series | Age of Empires |
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|
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition is an updated version of the 2002 fantasy RTS Age of Mythology and its The Titans expansion pack. It features redone effects, native high resolution and multi-monitor support, Steamworks multiplayer and enhanced observer modes.
In January 2016, this version of the game received the Tale of the Dragon expansion which included the Chinese civilization and its belonging campaign, but was received poorly by the fans for its bugs and poor production quality. At the same time, the game was updated to version 2.0 to include several major balance changes and new units available even to players who did not buy the expansion pack.
The game received a large number of post-release patches, but after the latest one (2.8) from June 2020, a large community spreadsheet of issues is still valid, most of which did not exist in the original version of the game (such as poor pathfinding leading to units getting stuck in otherwise inaccessible areas, high GPU load, lobby joining issues and more). The game was stabilized in skirmish and multiplayer, but the Tale of the Dragon campaign remains in a notoriously flawed state, requiring a Steam Workshop mod to make it more enjoyable.
The majority of the competitive community returned to the original version of the game, modified for balance. A proper re-release, Age of Mythology: Retold, was announced in 2022 and revealed on February 23, 2024, but it is not known if any Extended Edition post-launch content (especially the Tale of the Dragon DLC and its Chinese civilization) will be transferred to that version of the game.
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Official forum
- Age of Mythology Heaven - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bundle with expansion also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes the Chinese civilization and a new campaign. Players can play in multiplayer regardless of whether all of them have the DLC. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Tale of the Dragon | |
Essential improvements
Skip launcher
| Skip launcher by replacing a file[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Revised Tale of the Dragon campaign
The campaign of the Tale of the Dragon DLC is known for its bugs and poor balancing. The Revised Tale of the Dragon Campaign mod on the Steam Workshop aims to fix as many issues as possible while retaining the original design.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Startup\Persistent.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Users\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/266840/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/266840/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | [1] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game key map settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Cannot remap keys while in a game. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and sound. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation by tbt. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | Translation ported from the original Cenega release. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 12 | Versus, Co-op |
||
| Online play | 12 | Versus, Co-op |
||
- Co-op is for custom scenarios only
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7, 8, 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 ATI Radeon X1950 Intel HD Graphics 3000 DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 4850 DirectX 11 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/266840/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (266840) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Age Of Mythology: Extended Edition 21:9 Review (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023