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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Big Huge Games|Original}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Big Huge Games|Original}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyBox Labs| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyBox Labs|Extended Edition}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2014}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of Nations }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of Nations }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20150420020240/http://www.riseofnations.com/ | ||
|steam appid = 287450 | |steam appid = 287450 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 19796 | ||
| + | |lutris = rise-of-nations-extended-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 66179 |
|wikipedia = Rise of Nations | |wikipedia = Rise of Nations | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| − | |license = | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Rise of Nations: Extended Edition''''' is an updated version of the 2003 {{Glossary:RTS}} ''[[Rise of Nations]]'' and its ''Thrones & Patriots'' expansion pack. It features anti-aliasing and native high resolution support, new {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} servers and Twitch integration. |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = In September 2017, the game was released on the [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] with the 1.20 patch, with the Steam version being compatible with it online. However, [[Glossary:LAN play|LAN]] was removed, but can be restored in the Steam version 1.10 branch at the cost of reverting a sound bug fix. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The game received a multiple post-release patches, but after the latest one (1.20 build 00.2017.11.2900) from November 2017, a large number of bugs and inconsistencies persists, most of which did not exist in the original version of the game - most notably, the game ignores a file relevant to calculating armor types, leading to a balancing issue where most units take a lot longer to destroy than intended. [[#Community patches|Community patches]] exist to fix these issues, supported by its small but dedicated multiplayer community. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | rise-nations-extended-edition | Steam | {{store link|GMG|rise-nations-extended-edition-4-pack|4 Pack}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | rise-of-nations-extended-edition | Steam | {{store link|GMG|rise-of-nations-extended-edition-4-pack|4 Pack}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ns84hcwzd8b | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ns84hcwzd8b | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 287450 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from its executable | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 287450 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from its executable; 4-Pack also available; Version 1.10 is not DRM-free. | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip launcher=== | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game boots with a launcher, but this can be skipped. |
{{Fixbox|description=Skip launcher by replacing a file|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/1/1473095331506717509/|title=General troubleshooting steps :: Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Support|date=2019-09-15|snippet=Alternatively you can rename it to “patriots.exe” which is the launcher app, so launching it through Steam will launch the game instead of the launcher.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip launcher by replacing a file|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/1/1473095331506717509/|title=General troubleshooting steps :: Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Support|date=2019-09-15|snippet=Alternatively you can rename it to “patriots.exe” which is the launcher app, so launching it through Steam will launch the game instead of the launcher.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|patriots.exe}}. |
| − | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|riseofnations.exe}} to {{file|patriots.exe}} (case sensitive). |
}} | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/0/618457398955723132/|title=I | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/287450/discussions/0/618457398955723132/|title=I can't start up RIse of nations|date=2019-09-15|snippet=Open rise2.ini with notepad for example and lookup "SkipIntroMovies=0" and set it to "SkipIntroMovies=1"}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\rise2.ini}}. |
# Find line <code>SkipIntroMovies=0</code>. | # Find line <code>SkipIntroMovies=0</code>. | ||
# Change to <code>SkipIntroMovies=1</code>. | # Change to <code>SkipIntroMovies=1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename these files: | + | # Delete or rename these files: {{file|bhg_game_studios1M.wmv}}, {{file|ms_game_studios_1M.wmv}}, {{file|skybox_intro_1440.wmv}}, {{file|skybox_intro_1920.wmv}}. |
| − | # Open the folder | + | # Open the folder {{folder|art}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|opening.wmv}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Community patches=== | ===Community patches=== | ||
| − | The Extended Edition introduced several new bugs, including broken armor templates that unbalance the game. | + | {{ii}} The Extended Edition introduced several new bugs, including broken armor templates that unbalance the game. |
| + | {{++}} The [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2287791153 Community Balance/Bugfix Patch] fixes most bugs and rebalances the game. A full spreadsheet of changes and explanations thereof is available [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_S0Avy2Z5U2dN5CMo9YaEqvzMkX1rZVMrHiHUTUbcpA/edit#gid=1586683736 here]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The older [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2218254050 Misc Fixes] mod only fixes bugs without touching balance beyond the armor template issue, but is no longer supported. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Rise of Nations\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| − | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= FMVs are stretched to fill the screen. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Unknown method; On/Off toggle. |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Dub only included in the original version of Rise of Nations and Thrones & Patriots. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1521772533/ here]. | |notes = Dub only included in the original version of Rise of Nations and Thrones & Patriots. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1521772533/ here]. | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = hackable |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = Up to and including version 1.10, removed in later versions | + | |lan play notes = Up to and including version 1.10, removed in later versions. Downgrading to 1.10 possible through a separate Steam branch. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = hackable |
| − | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Revert to the 1.10 build in the separate Steam branch. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|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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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Original | Big Huge Games |
| Extended Edition | SkyBox Labs |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Big Huge Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 12, 2014 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Historical |
| Series | Rise of Nations |
 |
|
| Rise of Nations | |
|---|---|
| Rise of Nations | 2003 |
| Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | 2006 |
| Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | 2014 |
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition is an updated version of the 2003 RTS Rise of Nations and its Thrones & Patriots expansion pack. It features anti-aliasing and native high resolution support, new multiplayer servers and Twitch integration.
In September 2017, the game was released on the Microsoft Store with the 1.20 patch, with the Steam version being compatible with it online. However, LAN was removed, but can be restored in the Steam version 1.10 branch at the cost of reverting a sound bug fix.
The game received a multiple post-release patches, but after the latest one (1.20 build 00.2017.11.2900) from November 2017, a large number of bugs and inconsistencies persists, most of which did not exist in the original version of the game - most notably, the game ignores a file relevant to calculating armor types, leading to a balancing issue where most units take a lot longer to destroy than intended. Community patches exist to fix these issues, supported by its small but dedicated multiplayer community.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Gaming | |
4 Pack also available. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Game Pass for PC | |
|
| Steam | |
DRM-free when launched directly from its executable; 4-Pack also available; Version 1.10 is not DRM-free. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Skip launcher
- The game boots with a launcher, but this can be skipped.
| Skip launcher by replacing a file[1] |
|---|
|
Skip intro videos
| Edit configuration file[2] |
|---|
|
| Delete or rename files[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Community patches
- The Extended Edition introduced several new bugs, including broken armor templates that unbalance the game.
- The Community Balance/Bugfix Patch fixes most bugs and rebalances the game. A full spreadsheet of changes and explanations thereof is available here.
- The older Misc Fixes mod only fixes bugs without touching balance beyond the armor template issue, but is no longer supported.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise of Nations\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287450/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | FMVs are stretched to fill the screen. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Pixel-based.[3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Unknown method; On/Off toggle. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Mouse settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Relates only to map scrolling speed. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SFX, taunt and music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | Dub only included in the original version of Rise of Nations and Thrones & Patriots. Download here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | Up to and including version 1.10, removed in later versions. Downgrading to 1.10 possible through a separate Steam branch. | ||
| Online play | Steam and Microsoft Store cross-play enabled. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Revert to the 1.10 build in the separate Steam branch. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Windows Media Foundation |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8.1 | 7, 8.1 |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | 5 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT AMD Radeon X1950 Intel HD 3000 DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX AMD Radeon 4850 DirectX 11 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/287450/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (287450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ General troubleshooting steps :: Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Support - last accessed on 2019-09-15
- "Alternatively you can rename it to “patriots.exe” which is the launcher app, so launching it through Steam will launch the game instead of the launcher."
- ↑ I can't start up RIse of nations - last accessed on 2019-09-15
- "Open rise2.ini with notepad for example and lookup "SkipIntroMovies=0" and set it to "SkipIntroMovies=1""
- ↑ View topic - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | WSGF