| Component | Minimum | Recommended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | | CPU | 1.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent) | 2.4 GHz (Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 3) | | RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | | GPU | DirectX 9.0c compatible, 128 MB VRAM | DirectX 11 compatible, 512 MB VRAM | | Storage | 2.5 GB available space | 2.5 GB SSD (for faster loading) | | DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |

Whether you’re a returning veteran or a new general, the Extended Edition offers hundreds of hours of conquest. Just follow this guide, adjust your settings, and prepare to lead your nation from the Ancient Age to the Information Age — and into the near future. For further support, visit the official Rise of Nations subreddit (r/riseofnations) or the Steam Community Hub.

Introduction First released in 2003 by Big Huge Games and published by Microsoft, Rise of Nations quickly became a landmark in the real-time strategy (RTS) genre. Blending the turn-based strategy scope of games like Civilization with the fast-paced action of Age of Empires , it offered a unique "conquer the world" experience.