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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 16, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 16, 2011}}
 
|steam appid  = 105430
 
|steam appid  = 105430
|gogcom page  =  
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|steam appid side  = 201953,201954,201958,201962,201964,201965,201966,201969,201970,201971,201972,201973
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|gogcom id    =
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Free-to-play, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Africa, Classical, Egypt, Europe, Middle East, Historical }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Age of Empires }}
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|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = age-of-empires-online
 
|wikipedia    = Age of Empires Online
 
|wikipedia    = Age of Empires Online
 
|winehq      = 12193
 
|winehq      = 12193
 +
|license      = free-to-play
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Age of Empires}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on July 1, 2014.<ref>[http://www.ageofempires.com/blog/?p=1086 The End of the World | Age of Empires Blog]</ref><ref>[http://ageofempiresonline.com/en/articles/blog-20130916-1 Blog | Age of Empires Online - The Rest of AOEO]</ref>
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|introduction      = '''''Age of Empires Online''''' was a free-to-play online multiplayer online real time strategy game originally developed by [[Company:Robot Entertainment|Robot Entertainment]] until February 24, 2011, when [[Company:Wargaming Seattle|Gas Powered Games]] took over, and published by [[Company:Xbox Game Studios|Microsoft Studios]]. Part of the ''[[Series:Age of Empires|Age of Empires]]'' series, the game has players develop an ancient civilization from rise to fall. Players also develop their own capital city for each of the game's six civilizations, all which continue to exist even when offline.
 +
|release history  = The game was released on August 16, 2011 via [[Games for Windows - LIVE]], with a [[Steam]] release on March 27, 2012.
 +
|current state    = Further game development ceased on January 3, 2013. On August 22, 2013, Microsoft announced that the Games for Windows - LIVE Marketplace would be shut down, only allowing for current or former players to download the game. Servers were shut down on July 1, 2014.<ref>[http://www.ageofempires.com/blog/?p=1086 The End of the World | Age of Empires Blog]</ref><ref>[http://ageofempiresonline.com/en/articles/blog-20130916-1 Blog | Age of Empires Online - The Rest of AOEO]</ref> However, in 2017, ''Age of Empires Online'' was revived by an independent development team using Microsoft's publicly-released developer kit for the game in the form of ''[https://www.projectceleste.com/ Project Celeste]''. Re-released using a non-commercial license from Microsoft, it includes all features and functions, including single-player and multiplayer modes, from the original release, plus balance improvements, bug fixes, and new content, which includes plans to add the Roman civilization that was previously being developed prior to the game's end of continued development.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires.com/ Official website] for the series
 +
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires.com/Forums/yaf_topics4_Age-of-Empires-Online.aspx Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires.com/Forums/yaf_topics4_Age-of-Empires-Online.aspx Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/105430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/105430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/YbkZ9GZ Project Celeste Discord]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, online |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, online |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 105430 | GFWL, online |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All official versions required {{DRM|GFWL|offline=no|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=no}}.
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{{ii}} No longer listed on Steam but can be installed by pasting this URL into a web browser: <code>steam://install/105430</code>. Additionally, ''Project Celeste'', which is required to play the game today, provides a standalone version for download.
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 +
===Monetization===
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Premium Egyptian Civilization Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Premium Greek Civilization Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Defense of Crete Booster Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Pro Persian Civilization | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Skirmish Booster Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Premium Celtic Civilization Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Summer Exclusive | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Empires Online Domination Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Pro Civilization Command Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Steam Starter Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Celebration Grab Bag | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Empire Booster Bundle | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] and a constant internet connection.
 
{{ii}} No longer listed on Steam but can be installed by pasting this URL into a web browser: <code>steam://install/105430</code>
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Spartan\Users2\NewProfile2.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Spartan\Users2\NewProfile2.xml}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 
{{Image|Age of Empires Online video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires Online video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires-online/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires-online/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        =  
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|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          = UI options, Friend or Foe Colors; player is blue, allies yellow, enemies red.
 
|color blind notes          = UI options, Friend or Foe Colors; player is blue, allies yellow, enemies red.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|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        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Age of Empires Online audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Age of Empires Online audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Ambient and Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Ambient and Music.
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes (no option to override).
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes (no option to override).
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = n/a
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Some incidental dialogue, but is otherwise text-based.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
{{ii}} Requires a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (local profiles are not supported).
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{{ii}} Official release required a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (local profiles were not supported).
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{{ii}} ''Project Celeste'' account required for online play today.
  
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = false
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|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    = Servers have been shut down.
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|online play notes    = Official servers have been shut down; ''Project Celeste'' required to play the game today.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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{{ii}} For some players the game may crash to the desktop after loading.
 
{{ii}} For some players the game may crash to the desktop after loading.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Task-switch while loading game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Task-switch while loading game}}
 
 
# Run the game.
 
# Run the game.
 
# Switch away from the game window with {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
 
# Switch away from the game window with {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
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==="Missing a valid product key" or "Enter the product key for your game" prompt===
 
==="Missing a valid product key" or "Enter the product key for your game" prompt===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Marketplace client|ref=<ref>[http://forums.ageofempiresonline.com/forums/thread/187470.aspx Age of Empires Online - SOLUTION: “Missing a valid product key” / “Enter your Product Key”]</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install Marketplace client|ref=<ref>[http://forums.ageofempiresonline.com/forums/thread/187470.aspx Age of Empires Online - SOLUTION: “Missing a valid product key” / “Enter your Product Key”]</ref>}}
 
 
# Install the [http://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client].
 
# Install the [http://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client].
 
# Run it and sign in with the same account you are using to play Age of Empires Online.
 
# Run it and sign in with the same account you are using to play Age of Empires Online.
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}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Accept new license agreement|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Accept new license agreement}}
 
 
# [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Sign into Xbox.com and accept the new licence agreement].
 
# [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Sign into Xbox.com and accept the new licence agreement].
 
# The game should now no longer ask for the product key.
 
# The game should now no longer ask for the product key.
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===Game doesn't start after clicking Play (no error message)===
 
===Game doesn't start after clicking Play (no error message)===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Games for Windows Marketplace Client|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install Games for Windows Marketplace Client}}
 
 
Install the [http://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client].
 
Install the [http://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client].
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}}
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 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista, 7
 
|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista, 7
|minCPU  = Dual Core, 2Ghz or higher
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|minCPU  = Dual Core, 2 GHz or higher
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP, Vista Home Basic); 1.5 GB (Vista Premium/Ultimate, 7 32-bit); 2.5 GB (7 64-bit)
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP, Vista Home Basic); 1.5 GB (Vista Premium/Ultimate, 7 32-bit); 2.5 GB (7 64-bit)
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
|minGPU  = 128 MB Shader 2 supported card or higher
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|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minSM    = 2
 
|minother = Broadband internet connection
 
|minother = Broadband internet connection
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 08:33, 14 October 2021

Age of Empires Online
Age of Empires Online cover
Developers
Robot Entertainment
Gas Powered Games
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Engines
BANG!
Release dates
Windows August 16, 2011
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play, DLC
Microtransactions Currency
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Isometric
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Africa, Classical, Egypt, Europe, Middle East, Historical
Series Age of Empires
Age of Empires Online on MobyGames
Age of Empires Online on Wikipedia
Age of Empires 1997
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1999
Age of Mythology 2002
Age of Empires III 2005
Age of Empires Online 2011
Age of Empires II: HD Edition 2013
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition 2014
Age of Empires: Castle Siege 2014
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition 2018
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition 2019
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition 2020
Age of Empires IV 2021
Age of Mythology: Retold 2024

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Age of Empires Online was a free-to-play online multiplayer online real time strategy game originally developed by Robot Entertainment until February 24, 2011, when Gas Powered Games took over, and published by Microsoft Studios. Part of the Age of Empires series, the game has players develop an ancient civilization from rise to fall. Players also develop their own capital city for each of the game's six civilizations, all which continue to exist even when offline.

The game was released on August 16, 2011 via Games for Windows - LIVE, with a Steam release on March 27, 2012.

Further game development ceased on January 3, 2013. On August 22, 2013, Microsoft announced that the Games for Windows - LIVE Marketplace would be shut down, only allowing for current or former players to download the game. Servers were shut down on July 1, 2014.[1][2] However, in 2017, Age of Empires Online was revived by an independent development team using Microsoft's publicly-released developer kit for the game in the form of Project Celeste. Re-released using a non-commercial license from Microsoft, it includes all features and functions, including single-player and multiplayer modes, from the original release, plus balance improvements, bug fixes, and new content, which includes plans to add the Roman civilization that was previously being developed prior to the game's end of continued development.

General information

Official website for the series
Official Discord server for the series
Official forums
Steam Community Discussions
Project Celeste Discord

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
All official versions required Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1] and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
No longer listed on Steam but can be installed by pasting this URL into a web browser: steam://install/105430. Additionally, Project Celeste, which is required to play the game today, provides a standalone version for download.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Premium Egyptian Civilization Pack
Windows
Premium Greek Civilization Pack
Windows
Defense of Crete Booster Pack
Windows
Pro Persian Civilization
Windows
Skirmish Booster Pack
Windows
Premium Celtic Civilization Pack
Windows
Summer Exclusive
Windows
Empires Online Domination Pack
Windows
Pro Civilization Command Pack
Windows
Steam Starter Pack
Windows
Celebration Grab Bag
Windows
Empire Booster Bundle
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Spartan\Users2\NewProfile2.xml
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/105430/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggle in settings or with Alt+ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set resolution in-game then toggle in settings or with Alt+ Enter.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Choice of Off, Low or High.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
UI options, Friend or Foe Colors; player is blue, allies yellow, enemies red.

Input

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, Ambient and Music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Dialogue is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always mutes (no option to override).

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Some incidental dialogue, but is otherwise text-based.
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Traditional Chinese

Network

Official release required a Microsoft account (local profiles were not supported).
Project Celeste account required for online play today.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
Official servers have been shut down; Project Celeste required to play the game today.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
All player-vs-player matches are peer-to-peer.[3]
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Crash to desktop when loading

For some players the game may crash to the desktop after loading.
Task-switch while loading game[citation needed]
  1. Run the game.
  2. Switch away from the game window with Alt+Tab .
  3. Wait for the game to load in the background.
  4. Return to the game when it finishes loading (background music will start playing).

"Missing a valid product key" or "Enter the product key for your game" prompt

Install Marketplace client[4]
  1. Install the Games for Windows Marketplace Client.
  2. Run it and sign in with the same account you are using to play Age of Empires Online.
  3. Run Age of Empires Online and you should now skip the product key step.
  4. If you are still prompted for a product key, open the Marketplace client and do the following:
  5. Click Downloads at the top, then choose Full Games on the sidebar.
  6. Click on Age of Empires Online, then click on View Game Keys.
  7. Enter the LIVE Access Code shown into the game. It should accept the key and continue normally.
Accept new license agreement[citation needed]
  1. Sign into Xbox.com and accept the new licence agreement.
  2. The game should now no longer ask for the product key.

Game doesn't start after clicking Play (no error message)

Install Games for Windows Marketplace Client[citation needed]

Install the Games for Windows Marketplace Client.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core, 2 GHz or higher
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP, Vista Home Basic); 1.5 GB (Vista Premium/Ultimate, 7 32-bit); 2.5 GB (7 64-bit)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
Shader model 2 support
Other Broadband internet connection

Notes

  1. Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
  2. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/105430/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (105430) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References