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{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = riseofnationsbox.jpg
 
|cover        = riseofnationsbox.jpg
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Re-releases}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Big Huge Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Big Huge Engine}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2004}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{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 }}
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041212091025/http://www.microsoft.com/games/riseofnations/
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 7832
 +
|lutris      = rise-of-nations
 
|strategywiki = Rise of Nations
 
|strategywiki = Rise of Nations
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|mobygames    = rise-of-nations
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|mobygames    = 9227
 
|wikipedia    = Rise of Nations
 
|wikipedia    = Rise of Nations
 
|winehq      = 3017
 
|winehq      = 3017
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Rise of Nations}}
 
−
{{disambig|the original release|the updated version|[[Rise of Nations: Extended Edition]]}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}}  [[GameSpy]] online server browser was shut down in 2012.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  = After its release, the game received the '''''Thrones & Patriots''''' expansion in April 2004, adding minor mechanics, new Conquer the World scenarios and new civilizations.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game runs stable on modern systems, with the only potential issue being a broken [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vsync]] feature. Patching the expansion pack requires [[#Patches|an unofficial repack]] as updates were distributed exclusively through [[GameSpy]] prior to its shutdown. An as-is [https://steamdb.info/app/33000/ Steam release] was likely planned, but the ''[[Rise of Nations: Extended Edition|Extended Edition]]'' was released instead.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://ron.heavengames.com Rise of Nations Heaven]
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{{mm}} [https://ron.heavengames.com Rise of Nations Heaven]
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{{mm}} [http://riseofnations.wikia.com/wiki/Rise_of_Nations_Wiki Rise of Nations Wiki]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} for the base game, custom for expansion pack. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} for the base game, {{DRM|SmarteSECURE}} for expansion pack. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
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{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GamePressure: [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=2793 base game], [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4907 Thrones & Patriots].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} The retail Gold Edition includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check.
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, government mechanic and Conquer the World mode scenarios.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{ii}} In-game update servers have been shut down. Published updates are available in [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-nations-thrones-and-patriots/downloads/rise-of-nations-gold-editionthrones-and-patriots-v0302120800-update#downloadsform v03.02.12.0800 Update].
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{{--}} Rise of Nations patch 4 and Thrones & Patriots patches 1 and 2 were distributed exclusively through GameSpy, which has been shut down.  
 +
{{ii}} The Rise of Nations patch 3 (02.03.11.0302) is available [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=ronpatch10308.zip here]. Patch 4 (02.04.04.2903) is available [https://archive.org/details/rise-of-nations-updates here], and also comes by default in the Gold Edition.
 +
{{ii}} An archived distribution of the Thrones & Patriots official patch 2 (03.02.12.0800) is [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-nations-thrones-and-patriots/downloads/rise-of-nations-gold-editionthrones-and-patriots-v0302120800-update#downloadsform here]. It includes changes from patch 1 (03.02.07.0701) as well.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 +
{{Image|Rise of Nations graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}}
 
{{ii}} Can only change resolution in-game.  
 
{{ii}} Can only change resolution in-game.  
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Force through video driver.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Force through video driver.
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = On by default; can be disabled in <code>rise2.ini</code>
 
|vsync notes                = On by default; can be disabled in <code>rise2.ini</code>
−
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
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{{Input settings
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{{ii}} The Vsync functionality may be broken on some systems.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Vsync fix|ref=|fix=
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# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 +
# Extract the archive into the main game directory.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
<gallery>
 +
Rise of Nations gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings
 +
</gallery>
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Rise of Nations mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option      = limited
−
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Relates only to map scrolling speed.
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Rise of Nations audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = SFX, taunts, music.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = always on
−
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode.
−
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|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
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  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = German
+
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Korean
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play players    = 8
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|lan play modes      =  
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
−
|online play modes    =  
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|online play modes    = Versus
−
|online play notes    = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down.
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|online play notes    = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down in 2012.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      = false
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Patching===
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==="MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup===
−
When patching the game from the main menu an error may occur after the patch has downloaded. To prevent this error, run the game as an Administrator before patching.
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{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or [https://web.archive.org/web/20210328145444/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 official download]|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
−
|macos app notes        = PowerPC only.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/5xp7u2/help_me_pleasecant_run_rise_of_nations_gold/ Help me please!!cant run rise of nations gold : macgaming]</ref>
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = PowerPC only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/5xp7u2/help_me_pleasecant_run_rise_of_nations_gold/|title=Help me please!!cant run rise of nations gold : macgaming|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
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|cutscenes        = Windows Media Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 98SE
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|minOS    = 98 SE
 
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 500 MHz
 
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 500 MHz
 
|minCPU2  = Pentium III
 
|minCPU2  = Pentium III

Latest revision as of 09:43, 21 July 2023

This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see Rise of Nations: Extended Edition.

Rise of Nations
Rise of Nations cover
Developers
Big Huge Games
Publishers
Microsoft Game Studios
Re-releases Ubisoft
Engines
Big Huge Engine
Release dates
Windows May 20, 2003
macOS (OS X) December 2004
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
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 on HowLongToBeat
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Rise of Nations guide on StrategyWiki
Rise of Nations on MobyGames
Rise of Nations on Wikipedia
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Rise of Nations
Rise of Nations 2003
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends 2006
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition 2014

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Rise of Nations is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Rise of Nations series.

After its release, the game received the Thrones & Patriots expansion in April 2004, adding minor mechanics, new Conquer the World scenarios and new civilizations.

The game runs stable on modern systems, with the only potential issue being a broken Vsync feature. Patching the expansion pack requires an unofficial repack as updates were distributed exclusively through GameSpy prior to its shutdown. An as-is Steam release was likely planned, but the Extended Edition was released instead.

General information

Rise of Nations Heaven

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] for the base game, SmarteSECURE DRM for expansion pack.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
Free demo versions are available from GamePressure: base game, Thrones & Patriots.

Version differences

The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, government mechanic and Conquer the World mode scenarios.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Thrones & Patriots
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Rise of Nations patch 4 and Thrones & Patriots patches 1 and 2 were distributed exclusively through GameSpy, which has been shut down.
The Rise of Nations patch 3 (02.03.11.0302) is available here. Patch 4 (02.04.04.2903) is available here, and also comes by default in the Gold Edition.
An archived distribution of the Thrones & Patriots official patch 2 (03.02.12.0800) is here. It includes changes from patch 1 (03.02.07.0701) as well.

Skip intro videos

Intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open rise2.ini.
  3. Change SkipIntroMovies=0 to SkipIntroMovies=1

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise of Nations\
macOS (OS X)

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings
Can only change resolution in-game.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 HUD position affects gameplay. See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Off by default; can be enabled in rise2.ini
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Force through video driver.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force through video driver.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
On by default; can be disabled in rise2.ini
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

The minimum resolution is 1024x768. The game won't accept any resolution lower than that.
Widescreen[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open rise2.ini.
  3. Change AllowAllResolutions=0 to AllowAllResolutions=1
  4. If the in-game drop-down box still does not show your preferred resolution, edit Windowed Width and Windowed Height= lines in the configuration file

Notes

When the resolution on the X axis is lower than 1280, the game shrinks the size of game world graphics according to the X axis, not unlike Vert-.
When the resolution on the X axis is 1280 or higher, the game world graphics no longer change size. The game functions like any "pixel based" games. At maximum zoom, the game graphics now are the same size as their original assets (the TGA files in the "art" folder).

Vertical sync (Vsync)

The Vsync functionality may be broken on some systems.
Vsync fix
  1. Download d3d8to9.
  2. Extract the archive into the main game directory.

  • Gameplay settings

Input

Mouse settings
Mouse settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Relates only to map scrolling speed.
Mouse sensitivity
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, taunts, 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
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
8 Versus
GameSpy server browser has been shut down in 2012.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
GameSpy server browser has been shut down.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 34987
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup

Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or official download

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
PowerPC only.[3]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Windows Media Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 SE ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 500 MHz
Pentium III		 AMD Duron/Athlon 1.0 GHz or better
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM 32 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.2.8
Processor (CPU) 600 MHz 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 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]

References