Rise of Nations

Rise of Nations

Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Strategy
2003

Rise of Nations is an upcoming Real Time Strategy (RTS)/Strategy game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on May 20, 2003.

Developed by Big Huge Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios.

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Release Date: 05/21/2003

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Combining the deep tactical elements of turn-based strategy games with the rapid gameplay of real-time strategy, Rise of Nations puts you in command of one of 18 civilizations over the course of thousands of years of history.

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Developer

  • Big Huge Games

Publisher

  • Microsoft Game Studios

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings & Reviews

92%
Critic Score
3 reviews
82%
User Score
184 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

FantasyHistoricalWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

modern warfareworld war ii - ww2helicopterhuntingmedievalfishinghorsemanagement

Release Information

Primary Release Date

May 20, 2003

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

May 20, 2003

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 20, 2003

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Rise of Nations on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Rise of Nations, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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