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{{Disambig|the original game|the remaster|[[Age of Mythology: Extended Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Age of Mythology Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Age of Mythology Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ensemble Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ensemble Studios}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Westlake Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 19, 2003}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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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      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{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/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Africa, Classical, Europe, Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Age of Empires }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://www.ageofempires.com
 
|strategywiki = Age of Mythology
 
|strategywiki = Age of Mythology
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|mobygames    = age-of-mythology
 
|wikipedia    = Age of Mythology
 
|wikipedia    = Age of Mythology
 
|winehq      = 1979
 
|winehq      = 1979
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Age of Empires}}
 
{{Disambig|the original game|the remake|[[Age of Mythology: Extended Edition]]}}
 
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} Does not work on Windows 10 due to SafeDisc support being discontinued.<ref name="Windows 10">[https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/games_windows_10/age-of-mythology-windows-10/c7142024-8298-4060-aeb8-0e77d9d83af7 Age of Mythology - Windows 10 - Microsoft Community]</ref> A No-CD crack acts as solution.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires.com/ Official Age of Empires site]
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{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/ageofempires Official Discord server] for the series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/egypt_home.aspx Microsoft's Official game page (archived)]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/egypt_home.aspx Microsoft's Official game page (archived)]
{{mm}} [http://ageofempires.wikia.com/wiki/Age_of_Empires_Series_Wiki Age of Empires Wiki] - A wiki for everything Age of Empires related
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{{mm}} [https://aom.heavengames.com/ Age of Mythology Heaven] - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology
{{mm}} [http://planetageofempires.gamespy.com/aom/ Planet Age of Empires] - A hub for all Age of Empires games
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{{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/age-of-mythology/ Age of Mythology on TheGameEngine.org] - solving some technical issues.
{{mm}} [http://aom.heavengames.com/ Age of Mythology Heaven] - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. Gold Edition is DRM-free. |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The "Age of Mythology gold edition" can often be found on store shelves. It is the most cost effective way of acquiring the game, as it contains the following games on a single DVD-ROM:  
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{{ii}} The "Age of Mythology Gold Edition", first released in 2004; can often be found on store shelves. It is the most cost effective way of acquiring the game, as it contains the following on a single DVD-ROM:  
:*[[Age of Mythology ]]
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:* Age of Mythology
:*[[Age of Mythology : The Titans ]]
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:* Age of Mythology: The Titans
 
:
 
:
:{{++}} NoCD version; DVD only necessary for installation.
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:{{++}} No-CD patches are already applied; the DVD is only necessary for installation - ensuring compatibility with modern OSes; and all games are already fully patched.
:{{++}} All games are already fully patched.
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:{{ii}} Note that a patch is needed to fix some issues [http://patches.ubi.com/age_of_mythology_the_titan/age_of_mythology_the_titan_dvd_fix.exe here].
:{{++}} patch fixed expansion edition dvd version http://patches.ubi.com/age_of_mythology_the_titan/age_of_mythology_the_titan_dvd_fix.exe
 
:{{++}} Compatible windows 10 (dvd version)
 
 
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{++}} The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game
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{{ii}} The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Age Of Mythology Options.png|In-game options.}}
 
{{Image|Age Of Mythology Options.png|In-game options.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-mythology
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-mythology
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= Limited choice in resolutions; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. That advice can be used to input 4K resolution.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
|windowed                  = yes
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. [[#Skip intro videos|Skipping intro]] is recommended.{{cn|reason=Why should the intros be skipped for this situation?|date=July 2016}}
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. [[#Skip intro videos|Skipping intro]] is recommended, since at low resolution (640x480) it may not be displayed correctly.
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync                      = always on
|vsync notes                = Always on
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-mythology Age of Mythology | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
# Launch the game and change the resolution to anything else.
 
# Launch the game and change the resolution to anything else.
 
# Use the <code>xres='''YourWidth''' yres='''YourHeight'''</code> command line argument.
 
# Use the <code>xres='''YourWidth''' yres='''YourHeight'''</code> command line argument.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Age Of Mythology Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Age Of Mythology Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = English
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-mythology/57 for the base game], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/age-of-mythology-the-titans/age-of-mythology-the-titans/220 for "The Titans Expansion"].
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  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = French
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  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|online play players  = 12
 
|online play players  = 12
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Steam version only
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|tcp  = 28800-28805
 
|tcp  = 28800-28805
 
|udp  = 2200-2400, 6073
 
|udp  = 2200-2400, 6073
|upnp =  
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|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==="Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch (Windows 10)===
 
{{--}} Does not work on Windows 10 due to SafeDisc support being discontinued.<ref name="Windows 10"/>
 
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===MSXML 4.0 is Missing===
 
===MSXML 4.0 is Missing===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 MSXML]}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 MSXML]}}
 
==="Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch===
 
{{ii}} The {{file|SecDrv.Sys}} driver required by SafeDisc is not running. {{file|SecDrv.sys}} has been disabled by a hotfix. Refer to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255 kb3086255] for workaround details (this does not work for Windows 10).<ref name="Windows 10"/>
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows exe notes     =
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|mac os x powerpc app  = true
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|macos 32-bit app      = true
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|macos 64-bit app      = false
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 17:09, 15 July 2021

This page is for the original game. For the remaster, see Age of Mythology: Extended Edition.

Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology cover
Developers
Ensemble Studios
macOS (OS X) Westlake Interactive
Publishers
Microsoft Game Studios
OS X MacSoft
Engines
BANG!
Release dates
Windows October 30, 2002
macOS (OS X) December 19, 2003
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Africa, Classical, Europe, Fantasy
Series Age of Empires
Age of Mythology guide on StrategyWiki
Age of Mythology on MobyGames
Age of Mythology 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

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

General information

Official Discord server for the series
Microsoft's Official game page (archived)
Age of Mythology Heaven - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology on TheGameEngine.org - solving some technical issues.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. Gold Edition is DRM-free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Version differences

The "Age of Mythology Gold Edition", first released in 2004; can often be found on store shelves. It is the most cost effective way of acquiring the game, as it contains the following on a single DVD-ROM:
  • Age of Mythology
  • Age of Mythology: The Titans
No-CD patches are already applied; the DVD is only necessary for installation - ensuring compatibility with modern OSes; and all games are already fully patched.
Note that a patch is needed to fix some issues here.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Age of Mythology: The Titans
Windows
The Golden Gift Available for free.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game.

Skip intro videos

Run the game with +noIntroCinematics parameter[3]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Startup\Persistent.cfg[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\Users\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)

Video

In-game options.
In-game options.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution. That advice can be used to input 4K resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed. Skipping intro is recommended, since at low resolution (640x480) it may not be displayed correctly.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No framerate cap

Widescreen resolution

Instructions[4]
  1. Launch the game and change the resolution to anything else.
  2. Use the xres=YourWidth yres=YourHeight command line argument.

Notes

If the resolution doesn't apply try launching the game a few more times or change any video settings.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
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
Surround sound
Subtitles
On by default.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, for the base game, for "The Titans Expansion".
Italian
Spanish
Korean

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
12
Online play
12 Steam version only

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 28800-28805
UDP 2200-2400, 6073
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

MSXML 4.0 is Missing

Install MSXML

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video Intro and credits

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.2.6
Processor (CPU) 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon
Nvidia GeForce 2MX
16 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References